Join us for a Baker Cafe on Rare Earth Elements: Critical Materials, National Security, Dependence on Foreign Sources and Effects on National Security.

Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are critical for materials vital to the economy and national security. They are used in technological applications and defense devices that are essential to the growth and health of the nation.

The Baker Cafe Series is an informal discussion, where guests are encouraged to ask questions and gain insight straight from the experts. In this presentation Dr. Deborah Penchoff, Associate Director of the Innovative Computing Laboratory, and Faculty Member in the Department of Nuclear Engineering, will explore applications of REEs in clean energy, electronics, and defense. REE’s abundance, resources and challenges, and the need for solutions and alternatives for REEs’ utilization and production will be discussed.

This event is free and open to the public. Guests may park in the Vol Hall Garage on White Avenue at no charge by requesting a parking voucher from Baker Center staff at the event.