Energy Futures Week 2009

Even with gas prices lowering and remaining somewhat stable recently, energy and sustainability are still at the forefront of national and global dialogues. With that in mind, Energy Futures Week took place January 12 through January 15, and was sponsored by the MIT Energy Initiative. For those interested in learning more about the practical application of sustainability done here at MIT or those wanting to know more about the burgeoning energy job sector, there was something for everyone who interested in energy and sustainability.

Monday, January 12

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
including reception (with refreshments) Hall 34-101 (EG&G Education Center)

Come Walk the Talk!
A community rally to support campus energy efficiency and conservation

Theresa M. Stone, Executive Vice President, MIT; Robert C. Armstrong, Deputy Director, MIT Energy Initiative; Steven M. Lanou, Deputy Director, Environmental Sustainability, MIT; Jason J. Jay, Organization Studies Group, MIT Sloan School of Management and Campus Energy Task Force

Tuesday, January 13
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Room 5-234

Lighting Audit of DuPont Athletic Center
A lecture and hands-on introduction to sustainability in building design and operation

Peter L. Cooper, Manager, Sustainability Engineering and Utility Planning, MIT Department of Facilities
Organized by the UA Committee on Sustainability

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Room 32-155 (Stata Center)

2008 United Nations Climate Change Conference (Poland): Implications for Domestic Energy Policy, Copenhagen, and Beyond
A panel featuring Boston-area energy policy experts

Gilbert E. Metcalf, Applied Public Finance, Department of Economics, Tufts University; John E. Parsons, Economics, Finance, and Accounting, MIT Sloan School of Management; John M. Reilly, Behavioral and Policy Sciences, MIT Sloan School of Management; Robert C. Stowe, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University; Co-sponsored by the MIT Energy Club

Wednesday, January 14
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
light lunch served
Room 68-181 (Koch Biology Building)

Sustainability in Action
An interactive workshop on greening your place at MIT
Co-sponsored by the Environment, Health & Safety Office

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
E51-355 (Tang Center)

Energy Efficiency Technologies Panel
Highlights on technologies and approaches to building energy efficiency

Harvey G. Michaels, Department of Urban Studies and Planning and MIT Energy Initiative; Stephen V. Samouhos, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MIT

Thursday, January 15
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
E51-355 (Tang Center)

Energy Careers Panel
MIT alumni share their energy career experiences
Co-sponsored by the MIT Careers Office

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
light refreshments served
Lobby 10

Student Group and Project Showcase
An interactive poster session and reception highlighting energy, environment, and sustainability student groups and research projects