Our Activites
Speakers
The CleanTech Group brings in a variety of speakers to discuss topics on different aspects of the CleanTech industry. Companies that have visited include SunPower, Waste Management, Exxon, Chevron, and Conoco Phillips as well as Brewster McCracken from the Pecan St Project (a local smart grid demonstration).
Bootcamps
During the fall semester, 2nd Year MBA students lead presentations on cleantech industry areas for 1st Year students. The presentations offer 1st year students the opportunity to explore about career options in cleantech and deepen their industry knowledge.
CleanTech Treks
Annual visits to a number of companies over one or two days in San Francisco and Austin. Past trips have included visits to EnergyX and Balcones Resources.
Community Outreach
The CleanTech group is an active participant with Austin professional organizations in the CleanTech industry. Representatives regularly attend events organized by CleanTX, the Webber Group, and Solar Austin. All members are kept abreast of the different networking opportunities around Austin and national conferences where there are good opportunities to meet companies in the CleanTech industry.
UT Energy Forum
This is an entirely student run event and is the largest energy event on campus. It is typically a two-day conference with far reaching panels made up of industry, government, and academic experts in the field. It provides top notch networking opportunities with all kinds of individuals from the energy industry. Venture capitalists, company representatives and executives, national laboratory directors, and many other people gather for this event. CTG members also help to plan and organize the event.
Case Competitions
The CleanTech Group facilitates MBA students’ participation in national case competitions focused on renewable energy, sustainability, cleantech finance, and more. UT MBA students claimed first place at the leading business case competitions, including the Ross School of Business Renewable Energy Case Competition and the Tepper School of Business CleanTech Case Competition.
Social Events
The CleanTech Group organizes regular social outings for UT MBA students to meet after class and enjoy Austin’s finest bars and restaurants while discussing everything cleantech and sustainability!
To speak to the group, recruit Texas MBAs for projects, internships or full-time roles, or if you are interested in learning more about career treks or hosting McCombs students, please contact us at cleantechgroup@mccombs.utexas.edu or faculty advisor John C. Butler, PhD.