Northeastern University
Energy Independence: Is It Possible for the U.S.?
Thursday, December 4 at 3 p.m.
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With gas prices exceeding $4 a gallon during the summer, the automobile industry in financial crisis, and oil being exported from some of the world's most politically volatile regions, is it time for the United States to become energy independent? Can our country develop new energy technologies that will free us from dependence on oil, coal, and other fossil fuels? Will President-elect Obama make energy independence a key theme of his presidency? Hear what Northeastern University faculty have to say about this important topic.
Our panelists include:
Jennifer Cole
Moderator
Associate Academic Specialist, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Denise Garcia
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Nathan Israeloff
Associate Professor, Experimental Nanophysics
Vladimir Novotny
CDM Chair Professor, Director, Center for Urban Environmental Studies
Aleksander Stankovic
Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Professor Stankovic's research interests include modeling, analysis, estimation and control of power electronic converters, electric drives, and power systems.
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If you have questions, comments, please contact Renata Nyul at r.nyul@neu.edu.