Events Video Library
Welcome to the Events Video Library! Here, you can explore a variety of past lectures and events hosted by the College of Engineering. Discover groundbreaking research, innovative solutions, and insightful discussions led by our faculty and guest speakers. Need proof of attendance for professional development? Fill out the certificate of attendance form.
Innovating Our Energy Future
Jose N. Reyes,
Professor emeritus of nuclear engineering and co-founder of NuScale Power
Join Dr. José N. Reyes, Jr., Professor Emeritus at Oregon State University and Co-founder of NuScale Power, as he explores the future of energy innovation in a carbon-constrained world. This lecture highlights the urgent need for abundant, clean, and resilient energy to lift nearly 6 billion people out of energy poverty. Dr. Reyes discusses OSU's pioneering efforts in developing diverse energy solutions, including wind, wave, solar power, bio-fuels, and small modular reactors. These technologies, when combined, have the potential to revolutionize the global energy landscape.
Additionally, Dr. Reyes emphasizes OSU's unique approach to transitioning energy innovations from the lab to the market. He showcases how OSU students are not only gaining essential knowledge and skills but also becoming entrepreneurial leaders, ready to launch their own startups. One of OSU's notable success stories, NuScale Power, exemplifies this entrepreneurial spirit and is set to deliver clean energy worldwide. Don't miss this insightful lecture on the cutting-edge advancements shaping our energy future.
Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Series