EPL | Energy Talks

ENERGY TALKS 2025

This speaker series focuses on multidisciplinary research that develops the energy technologies of today and the near future, integrates them into today’s infrastructure, and examines possible consequences for our society, economy, and environment. Energy Talks provides an opportunity for you to engage with researchers and learn more about their work.

Mighty Microbes: A Bacterial Perspective on Mitigating Climate Change
Date: Wednesday, June 18 
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Strathcona Branch – Edmonton Public Library, Program Room
8331 104 ST NW
Online registration required.
Visit https://epl.bibliocommons.com/events/6716c170c0afa82800b77e37 

Microorganisms are highly abundant and found everywhere on Earth. While they are known to cause illness, they are a predominantly positive force in many systems. In this talk, a special group of microorganisms known as Methylotrophs will be explored. The bacterial strains found in this group are not only safe to humans but also host unique properties that make them useful for industrial applications. Come learn about current research focused on leveraging these “Mighty Microbes” to repurpose methanol waste and mitigate methane emissions.

FEATURED SPEAKER: MARYSSA IACOBLLI
Maryssa Iacobelli is a PhD Student in Microbiology and Biotechnology at the University of Alberta where she works in the Climate Change Microbiology Lab. In her research, she is focused on understanding the physiology of microbes that are of industrial relevance. In addition to her work in the lab, Maryssa is also passionate about science communications and sharing her research with broad audiences.