Environmental Impacts of AI with Dr. Shaolei Ren Online
AI's water footprint has largely remained under the radar and keeps escalating. If not properly addressed, this effect can potentially become a major roadblock to sustainability and create social conflicts, as freshwater resources suitable for human use are extremely limited and unevenly distributed.
Join us for an online session with Dr. Shaolei Ren, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Riverside. Dr. Ren will discuss his research focusing on building AI-augmented decision making that seeks to address societal challenges, further providing a resilient, safe and healthy future by using "AI for Good".
This program will take place online over Zoom. Registration is required.
Community & Climate is an adult lecture series focused on global climate action, aiming to raise community awareness and engage residents in building a healthier and more just world. Through a diverse range of expert voices, we will examine the intersections between innovative technologies, social justice, and climate equity, further focusing on the tangible, human-centered solutions emerging directly from our neighborhood and cities. Learn more about upcoming talks with the links below:
- Thursday, October 2 - A Just Transition for All: Author Talk with Dr. Mijin Cha
- Monday, October 27 - California Native Plant Society: Gardening for Monarchs
- Thursday, November 13 - When Driving Is Not an Option: Author Talk with Anna Ziwarts
- Thursday, November 20 - Burn Scars: Author Talk with Dr. Char Miller
- Monday, December 1 - Humanity in the Anthropocene with Jason Wirth
- Thursday, December 4 - Charged: Author Talk with Jay Turner
- Date:
- Thursday, September 25, 2025
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
- Work Unit:
- Adult Services
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Conservation/Environmental Science/Technology
Program Disclaimer
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Accessibility
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sunnyvale will make reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you require special accommodation, please contact the library at 408-730-7300 or chat with a librarian at least three days in advance of the program.