About
Biography
Elise Harrington is an assistant professor in the Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy area at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Her research examines public engagement with emerging energy technologies and local energy and environmental policy processes. Harrington works domestically in the United States and internationally, focusing on East Africa.
Education
PhD in Environmental Policy and Planning (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Recent Publications
Harrington, E., Athavankar, A. & Hsu, D. (2020). Variation in rural household energy transitions for basic lighting in India, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 119,
Harrington, E. & Hsu, D. (2018). Roles for government and other sectors in the governance of green infrastructure in the U.S., Environmental Science and Policy, 88, 104-115
Courses
- PA 5711 - Science, Technology & Environmental Policy
- PA 5715 - Deliberating Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy: Engagement and Inclusion in Energy Innovation
- PA 8921 - Master's: Professional Paper (Individual Option)
- PA 5715 - Deliberating Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy: Rural Electrification and Global Development
- PA 5751 - Addressing Climate and Energy Challenges at the Local Scale
News and Media
Humphrey School News
Elise Harrington on Innovation in Small-Scale Solar Technologies
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Research Updates
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