Monday, September 29, 2008

8:30 am J. Marty Anderies, Associate Professor, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University, on how ecological, behavioral, social, and institutional factors affect resilience in social-ecological systems.   Presentation
9:30 am Overview of Syracuse CoE Research & Technology Roadmaps   Presentation
Charles Driscoll, Syracuse University; James Olcott, Constellation Energy; and Larry Wetzel, Air Innovations
3:00 pm Kevin Surace, CEO, Serious Materials on the impact of building materials on climate and environment and the innovations that will reduce buildings" energy consumption and improve health and comfort. "   Presentation
4:00 pm Majora Carter, Founder, Sustainable South Bronx on how a desire for beautiful neighborhoods transformed South Bronx into a shining example of sustainable planning, green collar job growth, innovative technological solutions, and environmental stewardship.    Presentation

CLEAN & RENEWABLE ENERGY TRACK

11:00 am Jeff Petersen, NYSERDA: "Opportunities for Renewable Energy Businesses in New York State"
11:30 am Darek Letkiewicz & Parikhit Sinha, O"Brien & Gere: "Reducing Your Carbon Footprint: Practical Guidance for Developing and Implementing a Plan for Your Facility "
1:00 pm Hugh Henderson, CDH Energy: "Home Performance Improvement Challenge: Making Moderately Priced Homes More Energy Efficient "
1:00 pm Kevin Stack, Northeast Green Building Consulting: "Home Performance Improvement Challenge: Making Moderately Priced Homes More Energy Efficient "
1:30 pm Ken Visser, Clarkson University: "Wind Energy: The Home Heating and Commercial 300 kW Optiwind Project "
2:00 pm Timothy Volk, SUNY-ESF: "Assessing the Sustainablity of Willow Biomass Crops as a Feedstock of Bioenergy, Biofuels, and Bioproducts "

INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TRACK

11:00 am John Spengler, Harvard University: "A generation of indoor air science: accomplishments and challenges "
11:30 am Peter V. Nielsen, Aalborg University, Denmark: "Ventilation for Control of Airborne Infectious Diseases in Built Environments "
1:00 pm John Vasselli, Carrier Corp.: "Air Conditioning Redefined "
1:30 pm Jim Miller, NuClimate: "The Q Air Terminal "
1:45 pm Crista Shopis & Yossi Bronsnick, Taitem Engineering: "A Desiccant Split-Stream Air Conditioning System "
2:00 pm Larry Wetzel, Air Innovations & Andrea Ferro, Clarkson University: "The HEPAiRx System and Field Study "
2:15 pm Joe Kummer, Propulsive Wing: "A Multi-Use Personal Ventilation/Filtration System "

WATER RESOURCES TRACK

11:00 am Steve Effler, Upstate Freshwater Institute: "Dramatic Improvements in Water Quality of Onondaga Lake from Increased Wastewater Treatment "
11:30 am Greg Boyer, SUNY-ESF: "Harmful Algal Blooms in the Great Lakes: Issues & Opportunities "
1:00 pm Jim Bonner, Clarkson University: River and Estuary Observation Network (REON): " A Coastal Margin Environmental Assessment System "
1:30 pm Michael E. Hooker, Onondaga County Water Authority: "Developing Technologies, Needs, and Opportunities in the Drinking Water Industry "
2:00 pm Mark Meyers, Quantative Environmental Analysis: "Real-Time Compliance Assessment for Contaminated Sediment Site Remediation "

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

8:30 am Keith Tidball, Associate Director, Civic Ecology Initiative, Cornell University on how urban community greening, "civic ecology, and civic participation can play a key role in developing urban resilience. "
9:30 am Resilience in Practice I: Bronx Environmental Stewardship Training with Majora Carter "
10:00 am Resilience in Practice II: Green reconstruction in Greensburg, KS with David Doyle, US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7 "
10:30 am Resilience in Practice III: LEED-Neighborhood Development with Matt Raimi of Raimi + Associates "
11:00 am Resilience in Practice IV: Smart Gowth Planning Policies with Paul Beyer, Director of Smart Growth, NYS Department of State
1:30 pm Syracuse CoE Funding Opportunities: CARTI & TAD grants
2:00 pm Research & Technology Workshops
Tracks: Clean & Renewable Energy, Indoor Environmental Quality, Water Resources, Workforce Development