THE ANNUAL LEPAGE SERIES

UPCOMING EVENTS

What's at Stake with the Energy Crisis?
Monday, April 20 | 6 p.m.
Virtual

In 2026, humanity’s energy needs—and access—are changing day by day.

The world continues to cope with global demands on a limited oil market, which have been particularly challenged by recent restrictions on oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Our modern lifestyles, including the rise of AI technologies, demand an unprecedented power supply. At the same time, advances in renewable energy offer possibilities of a post-fossil fuel future. How might we compare these times to other moments of industrial and geopolitical upheaval?

On Monday, April 20 at 6 p.m., join us for a virtual discussion on the energy crisis in context. We’ll compare today’s issues with the 1973 Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries oil shock, including their similarities, lessons and downstream effects—and where renewables can create their own history.

Featuring:

• Robert Lifset, PhD, University of Oklahoma
• Julie Cohn, PhD, Rice University
• Tyler Priest, PhD, University of Iowa

This virtual-only event will be moderated by Associate Professor of History Andrew B. Liu, PhD. Register here.