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Ben schafer

A row of giant wind turbines are shown in the ocean; a small sailboat is visible on the bottom right
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Offshore wind project headwinds threaten Biden's clean energy goals
Published Nov 6, 2023
Structural engineer Ben Schafer says that despite recent cancellation of two major projects, the future remains bright for offshore wind energy
Solar panels
Sustainability
New institute to focus on clean, renewable energy technologies
Published April 22, 2021
The establishment of the Ralph S. O'Connor Sustainable Energy Institute is part of a 10-year, $75M investment by the university in energy-related research and education
Status: Shaken
Published Aug 16, 2013 Video
Researchers conduct tests to see how two-story building would hold up during earthquake
Ben Schafer, Kara Peterman
Wrecking crew
Research on shaky ground
Published July 31, 2013 Video
Investigators hope man-made earthquakes lead to sturdier, safer buildings