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Meeting the Moment: Climate Science, Solutions, and Policy
Venue: Dumke Reception Room (1st Floor) clear filter
Wednesday, May 13
 

2:30pm MDT

Breakout Session: Health & Air Quality
Wednesday May 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Dumke Reception Room (1st Floor)

Speakers
avatar for Jeff Robison

Jeff Robison

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Utah Department of Pediatrics
Jeff Robison is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah and the Vice Chair for Community and Global Engagement in the Department of Pediatrics.  Dr. Robison holds the Robert Bolte Endowed Chair for Pediatric Emergency Medicine and is an attending physician at Primary... Read More →
avatar for Vic Gill

Vic Gill

serial entrepreneur, CEO, Trace Air Quality, Trace Air Quality
Victor Gill is a serial entrepreneur and educator who currently serves as CEO of Trace Air Quality. Victor has experience as an executive, product leader, investor, and board member. In addition to his executive experience, Victor has been an energetic contributor in the academic... Read More →
avatar for Ofa Matagi

Ofa Matagi

Environmental Justice Partnership Manager, University Neighborhood Partners
Ofa is the Environmental Justice Partnership Manager for University of Utah's Neighborhood Partners and was appointed to UPIHC (Utah Pacific Islander Health Coalition) Fall of 2023 as the Executive Director. Her esteemed record of ongoing advocacy to promote equity, empowerment, and... Read More →
Wednesday May 13, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Dumke Reception Room (1st Floor)
  Early Afternoon Breakout Session

3:45pm MDT

Breakout Session: Energy Innovation and Policy
Wednesday May 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm MDT
Dumke Reception Room (1st Floor)

Speakers
avatar for Kody Powell

Kody Powell

John A. and Amy B. Williams Endowed Professor Adjunct Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah
I am an energy systems researcher. I study complex, integrated systems of multiple energy components and use the tools of systems engineering, such as simulation, optimization, advanced control, and process design to develop and operate systems where the components are synergistic... Read More →
avatar for Braiden Garner

Braiden Garner

Product Development Engineer, Torus
Braiden Garner is a Product Development Engineer at Torus, where he has led product
marketing for the residential and commercial energy storage platform since March 2025.
His work bridges the gap between deep technical systems and the customers who deploy
them, translating batter... Read More →
avatar for Kristie S. McLin

Kristie S. McLin

Director of Research and Science, Managing PI (Utah Forge), Energy & Geoscience Institute (EGI), Utah FORGE project
Dr. Kristie S. McLin serves as Director of Research and Science at the Energy & Geoscience Institute (EGI) and as the Managing PI of the Utah FORGE project. Dr. McLin has extensive experience in geothermal and subsurface energy systems, with expertise in inorganic geochemistry, fluid–rock... Read More →
avatar for Supathorn (Supy) Phongikaroon

Supathorn (Supy) Phongikaroon

Director, Utah Nuclear Engineering Program (UNEP), University of Utah
Dr. Supathorn (Supy) Phongikaroon is a Professor of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Utah, where he serves as the Director of the Utah Nuclear Engineering Program and holds the EnergySolutions Presidential Endowed Chair. With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University... Read More →
Wednesday May 13, 2026 3:45pm - 4:45pm MDT
Dumke Reception Room (1st Floor)
  Late Afternoon Breakout Session

4:45pm MDT

Closing Remarks
Wednesday May 13, 2026 4:45pm - 5:00pm MDT
Dumke Reception Room (1st Floor)

Speakers
avatar for Pearl Sandick

Pearl Sandick

Dean, College of Science, University of Utah
Pearl Sandick is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Dean of the College of Science at the University of Utah.  She has previously served as Associate Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Associate Dean for Faculty and Research in the College... Read More →
Wednesday May 13, 2026 4:45pm - 5:00pm MDT
Dumke Reception Room (1st Floor)
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