Nov. 7, 2024
Contact: Janese Heavin, heavinj@missouri.edu
WHAT:
The University of Missouri will host its President’s Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Harriet Kung, who leads the Office of Science, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Kung will present “Science for Energy,” discussing the 21st century’s staggering challenges for more advanced energy technologies that are abundant, clean and sustainable.
Kung serves as the deputy director for science programs and is the senior career official providing scientific and management direction and oversight. Since 2002, Kung has served in various leadership roles in Basic Energy Sciences, the largest program in the Office of Science. Before joining the DOE, Kung was a technical staff member and a project leader at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Her research focused primarily on nanoscale materials and high-temperature superconductivity.
The President’s Distinguished Lecture Series invites notable leaders of world-renowned research organizations, universities and other industries to share their expertise with the Mizzou community.
For more information, visit president.missouri.edu/distinguished-lecture-2024.
WHEN:
Thursday, Nov. 14
- Keynote address: 10 to 11 a.m.
- Media availability: 11 to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE:
Monsanto Auditorium
Bond Life Sciences Center
1201 Rollins St.
Columbia, Missouri
**NOTE** Media members who wish to attend must RSVP no later than Nov. 11. Specific reporter names are not required, only the outlet and intent to attend.
