The HDIAC Podcast - The Intersection of Energy Security and Resilience

Posted: 12/19/2019 | Presenters: Dr. Tonya E. Thornton (Neaves), Dr. Paul Houser, Dr. J.P. Auffret | Leave a Comment

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Dr. Tonya Neaves interviews Dr. J.P. Auffret and Dr. Paul Houser regarding changes in the energy supply chain and implications for national security. The discussion includes an overview of the critical importance of reliable energy, the push toward renewables, emerging threats to the power grid, challenges specific to the Washington, DC region, and considerations for building stronger energy resiliency.

CAC/PIV holders can watch or download the webinar here: https://www.dodtechipedia.mil/dodwiki/download/attachments/607387767/2019-12-19-hdiac-podcast-the-intersection-of-energy-security-and-resilience-reduced.mp4

Presenters

Dr. Tonya E. Thornton (Neaves)

Dr. Tonya E. Thornton is the Director for Extramural Projects at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government. She is also the Director for the Schar School’s Centers on the Public Service, conducting research, provides training and education and offering thought leadership to advance the work of management officials across all sectors of government.
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Dr. Paul Houser

Dr. Houser is an expert in local to global land surface-atmospheric remote sensing, in-situ observation and numerical simulation, development and application of data assimilation methods, and global water and energy cycling. Dr. Houser’s research focuses on integrating energy and water research across traditional disciplines (e.g. nexuses) that transition theoretical research to academic/public education and real-world application.
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Dr. J.P. Auffret

Director of the Research Partnerships and Grants Initiatives in the School of Business and associate director of the Center for Assurance Research and Engineering in the Volgenau School of Engineering at George Mason University.
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