Courses & Events

2026 | Challenges and Solutions for Critical Materials in Energy and Electronics

Sep 24, 2026 - Dec 3, 2026

04:30 pm - 05:50 pm

The theme for Autumn 2026 is “Challenges and Solutions for Critical Materials in Energy and Electronics.”  Distinguished guest speakers and panels discuss leading-edge business and technology innovations coming from Asian companies and research institutions.  Planned topics include R&D into alternative materials for rare earths, battery recycling, regulatory approaches, and supply chain resilience.  While technical approaches will be introduced, most content should be accessible to those with a general background.

Open to the public at no charge for in-person or by Zoom attendance. Seminars will take place on most Thursdays between September 24 – December 3, 2026.

Stanford students may register in course MATSCI 402A (cross listed as EE 402A, EASTASN 402A, and EALC 402A) for 1-unit seminar credit. While technical approaches will be introduced, most content should be accessible with only a general IT user background. 

Instructor: Richard Dasher <rdasher [at] stanford [dot] edu>