Monday, April 27, 2009
FREE PUBLIC FORUMS ON ENERGY CHALLENGES
Location: Northeastern University
8:30 AM Policy Forum, Energy Challenges for the New Millennium
12:45 PM Social Hour, Students and Faculty meet with Dr. Abdul Kalam
2:00 PM Entrepreneurship Forum, Investment in Renewable Energy
Please note that final locations and topics may be subject to change.
Monday Morning: Policy Forum, Energy Challenges for the New Millennium 8:30 AM - 11:15 AM, 20 West Village F Register Now! >> | |
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Opening Remarks by Stephen Director, Provost of Northeastern University Stephen W. Director is a pioneer in the field of electronic design automation, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Bio>> |
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Introduction to the Northeastern University Center for Renewable Energy Technology, Prof. Sanjeev Mukerjee Sanjeev Mukerjee, Director of the Northeastern University Center for Renewable Energy Technology, is currently targeting technologies for proton exchange membrane fuel cells and batteries. Bio>> |
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Hon. Former President of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, "Multi Dimensions of Energy Independence" Dr. Kalam, the 11th President of India, is one of the most distinguished scientists of his home country, with the unique honor of receiving honorary doctorates from 30 universities and institutions. Bio>> |
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Prof. John P Holdren, Harvard University; Science Advisor to President Barack Obama, "Kyoto Protocol: Challenge of Climate Change" John P. Holdren is the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, Science Advisor to President Barack Obama. He is a Professor at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. Bio>> |
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Radha Jalan, CEO of Electrochem. Inc., "Entrepreneurial Challenges in Green Energy Technologies" Dr. Radha Jalan is the President and CEO of ElectroChem, Inc. located in Woburn, MA. ElectroChem is a leading company in the fuel cell industry, cultivating a technology that provides power by converting hydrogen and oxygen into electricity. |
Dr. Kalam Meets with Students and Faculty 12:45 PM, Blackman Auditorium, Northeastern University Register Now! >> | |
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Hon. Former President of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, will answer questions from students and faculty in the Blackman Auditorium at Northeastern University. |
Mon. Afternoon: Entrepreneurship & Investment Forum on in Renewable Energy 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Northeastern University, Curry Student Center Ballroom Register Now! >> | |
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Introductions by Dr. Anthony Pirri, Director of Northeastern University Office of Technology Transfer. |
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Introductions and Overview of the Session by Mr. Brad Bradshaw, Interim CEO of Hy9 and Chair of the Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition |
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Phil Giudice, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, Massachusetts Initiative on Clean Energy Technologies |
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Karl Jessen, Economic Development Officer for the Massachusetts Energy Trust Investment Climate Post Recession: Driving a New Economic Engine |
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Round table discussions, Chaired by Linda Plano Chair: Ms. Linda Plano (Chair, Ignite Clean Energy, Associate Director of Massachusetts Technology Transfer Center) Edward Kurth (CEO of GCK Energy Inc.) Brad Bradshaw (Interim CEO of Hy9 Corporation and Chair of Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition) Mr. Rick Hess, CEO of Konarka Mr. William Osborn, Founding Partner, Massachusetts Green Energy Fund |
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