April 5: Energy entrepreneur Mike Umbro is next LEEPS speaker
On Friday, April 5, energy entrepreneur Mike Umbro will be a guest speaker for the Leading Edge of Earth & Planetary Sciences Lecture Series at UND.
Umbro will present two lectures in the afternoon, at 12:20 and 2:30 p.m., in the Leonard Hall Lecture Bowl.
The first talk is titled, “Geological Thermal Energy Storage (GeoTES) Utilizing Traditional Oil & Gas Reservoirs.” The second is “Energy Renaissance, Energy Environmental Policy Trends on a National Level, and Job/Career Opportunities.”
Both presentations are open to the public. LEEPS is presented by the Harold Hamm School of Geology & Geological Engineering.
Mike Umbro is an energy entrepreneur who is interested in long-duration energy storage, environmental services and technology, energy infrastructure, and low-carbon fuels. He’s the Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Californians for Energy & Science, Principal at FieldView Capital, VP of Corporate Development at RL Environmental, and CFO of Premier Resource Management.
A San Diego native, his passion lies in being an energy advocate and voice of oil and gas. He aims to help provide affordable, demand-aligned geothermal power by investing in disadvantaged energy communities traditionally relying on fossil fuels.
About LEEPS
Since 1988, the Harold Hamm School of Geology & Geological Engineering at UND has been organizing the Leading Edge of Earth & Planetary Sciences Lecture Series (LEEPS). This lecture series has welcomed +220 scientists from various colleges, universities and industries worldwide to share their knowledge and expertise with the UND community. The main goal of LEEPS is to provide firsthand information and encourage critical thinking on current topics related to Earth science. The series coordinates with the school’s Essential Studies communication courses, which help students gain a broader perspective in their field of study. The invited speakers usually interact with students to discuss their research and career paths, providing valuable insights and inspiration.
For any questions, please contact Dongmei Wang, Associate Professor of Geology & Geological Engineering.
