Northwestern MSES

Brendan Pierce's (MSES ‘23) road to clean energy began in an unlikely place – the baseball field. Thanks to his time in MSES, he's now director of sustainability at Budderfly, an energy-as-a-service company. Read the full story here: bit.ly/4lfMntw

Thank you to Kelly Blackmer, Lead Stakeholder Trainer at Southwest Power Pool (SPP), for his guest lecture in ISEN 495-23: Cybersecurity & The Grid course. Kelly tapped into his deep history in the energy sector to talk about operational readiness through high-fidelity training.

🎉 The finish line is in sight! Congratulations to the Class of '25 as they head into their final days of class and prepare to deliver their Practicum Presentations. We’re incredibly excited to see the impact you’ll make next. Let’s finish strong!

Patrick Boyle's journey to water stewardship leadership and the MSES classroom began with his son’s own care for the Earth. Through his work Boyle aims to inspire students like his own son inspired him. Read the full story here: bit.ly/4kHdbT7

Thank you Dr. James Merlo, CEO of the North American Generator Forum, for joining us in Dr. Michael Legatt’s ISEN 495-23: Cybersecurity & the Grid! Dr. Merlo led a compelling discussion on the cybersecurity and physical security challenges facing electric generation systems.

Thank you to Tim Frick, Founder & President of Mightybytes, for visiting Adrian Gershom's ISEN 461: Sustainable Branding class. Drawing from years of deep experience, Tim shared how important digital sustainability practices are to minimizing a brand's carbon footprint.

Steven Dyme recently gave a guest lecture in ISEN 461, sharing his experience founding Flowers for Dreams, the first florist to be B Corp Certified. He talked about building a sustainable brand and how adapting to obstacles can introduce new opportunities to thrive.

Special thanks to Jan Aengenvoort for guest lecturing in Global Markets for Energy & Sustainability. Jan shared his knowledge on the German energy transition and the evolution of Virtual Power Plants within the market system.

Thinking about joining the Class of 2026? The final deadline for the current cohort is May 1st! If you’ve been considering a career energy and sustainability, now’s the time to take the leap. Got questions about your application? Reach out anytime at mses@northwestern.edu.

The MSES program preps students for leadership roles at the intersection of technology, business, and public policy. Learn more at our online info session on Thursday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. Register at bit.ly/3YEvdwL

How did a tree falling in Ohio convince a clinical psychology student to switch gears and pursue a career in energy? Read more about new Adjunct Professor Mike Legatt's fascinating origin story here: bit.ly/4ix9WMO

The MSES program preps students for leadership roles at the intersection of technology, business, and public policy. Learn more at our online info session on Thursday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m. CDT. Register at bit.ly/3YEvdwL

Molly Mollenkamp (MSES '21) pivoted to a career in energy and sustainability thanks to a trip to the Arctic. Today she helps electric utility companies manage their “first fuel” — energy efficiency. Read the full story here: bit.ly/42vGqAP #Sustainability #Energy

The MSES program preps students for leadership roles at the intersection of technology, business, and public policy. Learn more at our online info session on Thursday, April 10 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. Register at bit.ly/3DT4gOU

Can’t make it to an info session? No problem. You can still explore the MSES program in detail by requesting our Program Guide. Our Program Guide provides a look at the curriculum, career support, student experience, and more. Request a Program Guide: bit.ly/428Xyw9

This program changes lives. MSES alumni acquire the skills, confidence, and connections to step into roles shaping the future of energy, climate, and sustainability. Watch this video and imagine where MSES could take YOU: youtube.com/watch?v=obNDJd…

Michael Legatt’s career defending the power grid started in the wake of the 2003 Northeast blackout. Now, Legatt, founder and CEO of ResilientGrid, will teach a special topics course on cybersecurity and the grid this spring. Read the full story here: bit.ly/422Qbqd

A special thank you to Jessica Heiges and Jordan Taylor Sloan who gave a guest lecture in Jenny Carney's ISEN 462: Circular Economy class. They shared their expert knowledge in extended producer responsibility and circularity in corporate sustainability.

Special thank you to Anderson Morelato who spoke in Professor Holly Benz's ISEN 422: Electrify Everything course. Anderson discussed steel decarbonization and industrial electrification and how each is a rapidly evolving piece of our transition to a more sustainable future.

Special thank you to Garr Punnett who came to Professor Jenny Carney's ISEN 462: Circular Economy class! He shared his deep expertise in circularity for business start ups.