The Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
In 2015, the Paris Climate Agreement was signed by 196 countries to limit global warming to 1.5 ºC above pre-industrial levels. At the current emissions rate, we are on track to surpass the Paris threshold within the next 10 - 15 years. Managing global greenhouse gas emissions has never been more urgent, and a wide range of solutions are required to tackle this multi-faceted problem.
Unabated CO2 emissions require rapid deployment of scalable technologies to limit these emissions and manage residual emissions from hard-to-abate sectors using Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) technologies. CCUS and CDR technologies encompass engineered and natural solutions to capture, remove, convert, and store CO2 emissions. While transformative solutions for carbon management are being realized at scale globally, there is a need to advance these technologies holistically while taking into consideration the impacts on nature and communities. This need motivates re-envisioning of how technologies can be scaled and innovative models can be developed and deployed to deliver transformative scientific and societal impacts. Responsible carbon management solutions will be designed to inherently uphold human rights, and indigenous sovereignty, and promote a thriving and biodiverse environment.
With this vision, the 2025 Gordon Research Seminar in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) aims to bridge the different time and length scales for advancing carbon management solutions from the molecular level where new energy- and material-efficient reaction pathways are discovered to designing policies that deliver community benefits, while co-creating climate and environmental benefits.
This holistic perspective of carbon management solutions will inform the upcoming generation of scholars on enabling and realizing advances towards a net-zero transition, in a manner that is synergistic with enabling resource sustainability while ensuring climate, energy, and environmental security and equity. To this end, we are eager to support diverse representation.
If you are interested in receiving funding to join the seminar, consider applying for the GRC Carl Storm underrepresented minority fellowship and Carl Storm International Diversity Fellowship based on the terms of eligibility. If you represent an organization that is committed to advancing transformative carbon management solutions, please do reach out to the GRC and GRS chairs to sponsor the conference.
Our long-term commitment to build a vibrant, diverse, and engaged global community of inclusive innovators and visionaries begins with your participation! We look forward to welcoming you in Ventura!
Application Instructions
The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.
The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by December 29, 2024. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.
Program Format
Gordon Research Seminars are 2-day meetings which take place on the Saturday and Sunday just prior to the start of the associated GRC. The GRS opens with a 1-hour introductory session on Saturday afternoon, followed by a poster session, dinner and a 2-hour session in the evening. Sunday morning begins with breakfast and is followed by another 2-hour session, a second poster session, and lunch. A final 1-hour session takes place just after lunch, and the associated GRC begins later that evening.
