October 2013 - Ese-faculty-list

FW: Environmental Engineering Seminar-Title: Assessment of Water Use and Reuse in the Wabash Watershed, Julia Wiener, 2:30pm, Nov.05, hamp1113
by Musser, Christal A. 31 Oct '13

31 Oct '13

Dear all, You are cordially invited to the Environmental Engineering Seminar Series. Speaker: Julia Wiener Title: Assessment of Water Use and Reuse in the Wabash Watershed. Tuesday, Nov.5, 2:30p.m, HAMP1113 Attached please find the flyer including the abstract and Julia's bio. -- Ming Chen Purdue University School of Civil engineering 550 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051, USA phone: (765)-637-8318 email: mingchen0312(a)gmail.com ; chen1185(a)purdue.edu

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F2013 Energy Innovation Conference: “Innovation Ecosystems for Energy Solutions” November 4-6th at Argonne National Laboratory
by Lee, Linda S 28 Oct '13

28 Oct '13

Sorry for the late invite to this….. Subject: [NCSE] Invitation to the 2013 Energy Innovation Conference | "Innovation Ecosystemsfor Energy Solutions" 2013 Energy Innovation Conference: “Innovation Ecosystems for Energy Solutions” November 4-6, 2013 Argonne National Laboratory Please join us at the 2013 Energy Innovation Conference: “Innovation Ecosystems for Energy Solutions” November 4-6th at Argonne National Laboratory, near Chicago. Kristina Johnson, former Undersecretary of Energy and CEO of Enduring Hydro, heads a lineup of top speakers from industry, government and academia. You can participate in tours of Argonne, Illinois agriculture by small plane and sustainable Chicago. The meeting is replete with opportunities for networking with other energy leaders. Argonne is the home of the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), a DOE Energy Frontier Research Center. In addition to learning about JCESR and other collaborative approaches, we will be discussing finance and tech transfer, energy education, policy and specific energy technologies including bioenergy, batteries for transportation and grid storage, clean coal, and solar energy. There will be a special opportunity to learn about the Midwest Aviation Sustainable Bioenergy Initiative. The current agenda can be found on our website: http://ncseonline.org/2013-cerel-annual-energy-innovation-conference. The meeting is organized by the Council of Energy Research and Education Leaders (CEREL) of the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE). Our host universities are the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Each member university of the Council of Energy Research and Education Leaders (CEREL) receives one complementary registration, and a 67% discount on additional registrations. Please register today at: http://www.cvent.com/d/x4q73s/4W. If you are not at a CEREL member institution, half of your $600 registration fee can be applied to a new CEREL membership before the end of this year. The CEREL conference is the largest gathering of the year. We are looking forward to having you with us. If you have any questions, please contact Steven Feldman, CEREL’s Program Coordinator, at sfeldman(a)ncseonline.org<mailto:sfeldman@ncseonline.org> or 202-530-5810 x215 or David Blockstein, Ph.D, CEREL’s Executive Secretary at david(a)ncseonline.org<mailto:david@ncseonline.org> or 202-207-0004. [cid:image002.jpg@01CED3F5.FCB3C090][cid:image004.jpg@01CED3F5.FCB3C090]Sincerely, Tim Carr, Ph.D., Susan Jenkins, Ph. D., President, CEREL Past President, CEREL Marshall Miller Energy Professor Managing Director, Energy Biosciences Institute West Virginia University University of California, Berkeley

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World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) third annual Midwest U.S. Conference Dec. 3 at Ohio State
by Lee, Linda S 27 Oct '13

27 Oct '13

From: Announcement List for the Center for Resilience <resilience(a)lists.service.ohio-state.edu><mailto:resilience@lists.service.ohio-state.edu> To: <resilience(a)lists.service.ohio-state.edu><mailto:resilience@lists.service.ohio-state.edu> WBCSD Conference Dec. 3 at Ohio State You are cordially invited to the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) third annual Midwest U.S. Conference on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, to be held at The Ohio State University's Blackwell Inn. This is a participative, business-oriented event that draws senior executives from across the U.S., as well as sustainability practitioners from government, academia, and non-profit organizations. Rather than traditional presentations, the program features panel sessions with an outstanding group of speakers who will discuss contemporary challenges and how to scale up and accelerate business solutions. Ample time will be available for interactive group discussions to share knowledge with your peers. Registrants are also invited to a special evening reception on Dec. 2 at the Columbus Zoo. WBCSD is a coalition of approximately 200 international companies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development via the three pillars of economic growth, ecological balance and social progress. For more information about the agenda and registration: http://www.wbcsd.org/about/wbcsd-usa/usa-events-pages/midwestconference2013…

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INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM on SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES; 18 - 21 May, 2014 Marriott City Center, Oakland, CA, USA
by Lee, Linda S 24 Oct '13

24 Oct '13

INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM on SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES 18 - 21 May, 2014 Marriott City Center Oakland, CA, USA Chair, Thomas Seager, ASU ABSTRACT DEADLINE DEC 14, 2103 See attached Linda S. Lee Purdue University, Department of Agronomy, Professor of Environmental Chemistry, Associate Head Ecological Science & Engineering Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, Program Head, www.purdue.edu/ese<http://www.purdue.edu/ese> 3-363 Lilly Hall, West Lafayette, IN 47907 Office: (765) 494-8612; Cell (765) 414-3086 lslee(a)purdue.edu<mailto:lslee@purdue.edu>

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FW: Environmental Engineering Seminar Series
by Musser, Christal A. 20 Oct '13

20 Oct '13

Dear all, You are cordially invited to Environmental Engineering Seminar Series. Speaker: Dr.Shih-Chi Weng Title: UV-INDUCED EFFECTS OF VOLATILE DISINFECTION BYPRODUCTS FORMATION IN CHLORINATED WATER Tuesday, Oct.22, 2:30p.m, HAMP1113 Attached please find the flyer and abstract. Best wishes, -- Ming Chen Purdue University School of Civil engineering 550 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051, USA phone: (765)-637-8318 email: chenming0312(a)gmail.com ; chen1185(a)purdue.edu

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Panelists Announced! For Capturing Resilience Oct 21 (Workshop on 22nd)
by Lee, Linda S 16 Oct '13

16 Oct '13

[http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs189/1114497358468/img/43.jpg] Panelists Announced for Oct 21! Pass it on! Register Here<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001FwANfh9PZD9a6C7iG1Wxyn1NqESSzj_BZMf04pUg-2t0…> (Food slots are filled but space in all other sessions are open) "I am excited to see some of the region's most pragmatic and industrious minds convene to take on the heavy-lifting needed to formulate actionable solutions that simultaneously preserve our natural environment, welcome a growing population, fuel a thriving economy and ultimately secure our country's future. Please join me next week at the Capturing Resilience Summit to hear what this great line-up of panelists have to say. Register today." Quite from: Pamela Cooper Griesemer, V.P. Sustainability Services, KERAMIDA, Inc. Link to Complete Agenda<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001FwANfh9PZD-LMCHVidwd1RGUrZUx-BG2QFvjOtGy_YxD…> (and pasted at the bottom of this email) Resource Productivity Panelists Anita Joglekar, President and CEO of Rainmakers Worldwide, uses cutting edge technologies and inventions in clean energy, water and food technologies to develop sustainable infrastructure for communities. Denise Coogan, Manager of Safety and Environmental Compliance Subaru of Indiana Automotive, has eliminated 99.8% of waste and manages zero-waste-to-landfill at the 2.9 million square foot manufacturing plant that assembles the Subaru Legacy and Outback. Greg Spratt, Chief Sustainability Officer at Eli Lilly, works to drive efforts to lessen Lilly's environmental impact through increased energy efficiency and decreases in greenhouse gas emissions, water intake, and waste-to-landfill. Paul Mitchell, President and CEO of Energy Systems Network, leads an initiative focused on bringing clean technology to market and provides development and coordination for collaborative and joint ventures between members who are working to commercialize new technologies. Mitchell previously served in the Office of Governor Mitch Daniels as Policy Director for Economic Development, Workforce, & Energy. Smart Growth/Walkable Community Panelists Dr. Daniel Aldridge, Fulbright Scholar, University of Tokyo authored over 25 peer reviewed articles and 60 reviews, including a book called "Building Resilience" on the role of social networks in disaster recovery. Bill Brown, Director of Sustainability for Indiana University, teaches Sustainable Communities in the IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs Masters of Public Administration program in addition to organizing sustainability initiatives on IU's campus. Tammara Tracy, Senior Planner, City of Indianapolis, for the past 8 years has specialized in zoning, land use, urban design, small business, and economic development within communities. Bob Koester, Director, Center for Energy Research, Council of the Environment Chairman, and professor of architecture at Ball State University. Dr. Scott Truex, Ball State College of Architecture and Planning, specializes in urban design, community design and sustainable development practices. Regenerative Agriculture Panelists Nate and Emily Parks, Owner/Operators of Silverthorn Farm, have transitioned a traditional 120 acre farm near Rossville, Indiana to an organic and diversified vegetable and animal farm. Gary Burniske, Managing Director for the Center for Global Food Security, is a specialist in international relief and development with a technical background in sustainable agriculture, forestry, and natural resource management. Jodee Ellett, Purdue's first Local Foods Coordinator, works to reinforce connections between farmers and consumers to meet consumer demand for local food and make a statewide system stronger. In addition, the Ellett family built Gener8 Farms, a CSA that exchanges customer help in raising produce for discounted prices. Adam Moody, Moody Meat, a fifth generation farmer, began sustainable practices on his farm in 1987. Moody Meats has expanded to two retail locations in Avon and Zionsville and the majority of their meat is raised by the Moody family farm or by selected local farmers. Dr. John Motloch, Director of Land Design Institute and Ball State University professor specializes in sustainable design, resource balance land management and eco-economic and community development. 2013 ESE Summit Agenda Day 1 - Monday October 21, 2013 11:00 AM Kickoff Lunch & Smart Growth Panel John Purdue Room, Marriott Hall 1:00 PM Regenerative Agriculture Panel Stewart Center 206 2:15 PM Resource Productivity Technical Panel Stewart Center 206 3:30 PM 3 Minute Thesis Competition Fowler Hall, Stewart Center 5:00 PM Convocation and Poster Presentation Ballrooms, PMU 7:00 PM Keynote Address by Bob Berkebile Ballrooms, PMU Day 2 - Tuesday October 22, 2013 Mid-America Cluster Kick-off Workshop - Stewart Center 214 ABCD 8:30 AM New Business Plan for America Primer w/ Mark "Puck" Myckleby 9:00 AM Distinguished Panel Comments 9:30 AM Exercise #1 Split into small groups based on attendees primary interests: o Walkable communities o Regenerative agriculture o Resource productivity Define the specific issues for the Mid-America Cluster Identify challenges, resources, and opportunities for economic development and the fostering of sustainable agriculture Identify groups and individuals who are not in a room, but should be included 10:30 AM Break 10:45 AM Exercise #2 Split into small groups based on city: West Lafayette, Indianapolis, Muncie, Bloomington, and Louisville Define the specific issues for the Mid-America Cluster Identify challenges, resources, and opportunities for economic development and the fostering of sustainable agriculture Identify groups and individuals who are not in a room, but should be included 11:45 AM Exercise #3:: Think Regionally, Act Locally Split into small groups based randomly Think holistically at the regional scale and identify challenges, resources, and opportunities for economic development and the fostering of sustainable infrastructure for the Mid-America Cluster 12:30 PM Exercise #3 Reporting from Groups and Lunch 1:15 PM Wrap-up/Next Steps 2:00 PM Green Bus Tours Linda S. Lee Purdue University, Department of Agronomy, Professor of Environmental Chemistry, Associate Head Ecological Science & Engineering Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, Program Head, www.purdue.edu/ese<http://www.purdue.edu/ese> 3-363 Lilly Hall, West Lafayette, IN 47907 Office: (765) 494-8612; Cell (765) 414-3086 lslee(a)purdue.edu<mailto:lslee@purdue.edu>

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FW: Environmental Engineering Seminar Oct.15 Tuesday, 2:30p.m, HAMP1113
by Musser, Christal A. 13 Oct '13

13 Oct '13

Dear all, You are cordially invited to the Environmental Engineering Seminar Series. Speaker: Prof. Loring F. Nies Title: Feasibility Analysis for Solar-Powered Passenger Transportation in Urban America Tuesday, Oct.15, 2:30p.m, HAMP1113 Attached please find the flyer. -- Ming Chen Purdue University School of Civil engineering 550 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051, USA phone: (765)-637-8318 email: mingchen0312(a)gmail.com ; chen1185(a)purdue.edu

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Deadlines Extended for Poster and 3MT competition for 2013 ESE Summit
by Musser, Christal A. 01 Oct '13

01 Oct '13

Deadlines Extended - Please forward to your Undergraduate and Graduate Students and encourage them to participate! Call for Abstracts - Due Oct. 11th Graduate and Undergraduate Poster Competition - Winner - $300 each - Runner up - $150 each - People's Choice - $100 Register Here<http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/ese/symposium/abstract.cfm> or to gather more information<http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/ese/symposium/poster.cfm>. Call for 3 Minute Thesis Competition - Due Oct. 9th - Winner - $500 - Runner up - $250 - People's Choice - $250 Register Here<http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/ese/symposium/3MTregistration.cfm> or to gather more information<http://www.gradschool.purdue.edu/ese/symposium/3MT.cfm>. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you, Christal Musser Program Coordinator Ecological Sciences and Engineering Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs The Purdue University Graduate School | Purdue University Ernest C. Young Hall, Room B-40 | 155 S. Grant Street | West Lafayette, IN 47907 Email: musser(a)purdue.edu<mailto:musser@purdue.edu> | Web: http://www.purdue.edu/ese<http://www.purdue.edu/dp/ese> Phone: 765-494-2102 | Fax: 765-496-6271 Like us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/?sk=welcome#!/ESEatPurdue>

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