From Forbes January 08, 2018 Sam Ori EPIC Director Sam Ori, MPP '03 EPIC Director Sam Ori, MPP '03, published an article in Forbes discussing the Trump administration's proposal to open all US coastal waters to drilling and the limitations that will prevent the plan from going into full effect. "Given current oil prices, it is unlikely that the Arctic will soon present the same allure it did back when [...] oil prices were approaching $100 per barrel." Full coverage available at Forbes. Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States