2009 Past Events
UCI University Club Forum: How Big is UCI's Carbon Footprint and What Are We Doing About It?
When: January 28, 2009 at 11:15 a.m.
Where: University Club Library
Speaker: Wendell Brase, Vice Chancellor - Administrative and Business Services
Where: University Club Library
Speaker: Wendell Brase, Vice Chancellor - Administrative and Business Services
All are Welcome. Lunch service begins at 11:15 a.m. $11.50 for members and $13.50 for non-members, including tax and gratuity.
SETC Energy Sustainability Seminar Series: Land Use and Energy
When: February 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: McDonell Douglas Engineering Auditorium
Speaker: Mr. James Meacham; M.S. Mechanical and Aerospace, UCI/ B.S. Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology/ Senior Energy Engineer, CTG Energetics Inc.
This session will review historical land use patterns and their impact on energy consumption and demand. New planning approaches and the application of energy efficiency strategies and generation technologies at the land use scale will be explored. >>More
Response of the Great Ice Sheets to Climate Warming
Where: McDonell Douglas Engineering Auditorium
Speaker: Mr. James Meacham; M.S. Mechanical and Aerospace, UCI/ B.S. Electrical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology/ Senior Energy Engineer, CTG Energetics Inc.
This session will review historical land use patterns and their impact on energy consumption and demand. New planning approaches and the application of energy efficiency strategies and generation technologies at the land use scale will be explored. >>More
International Colloquium on Environmentally Preferred Advanced Power Generation
When: February 10-12, 2009
Where: Fairmont Newport Beach
Where: Fairmont Newport Beach
The International Colloquium on Environmentally Preferred Advanced Power Generation (ICEPAG) focuses on advanced hybrid and large system electric generation technology.
ICEPAG 2009 focuses on "Advanced Power Generation: 1 Megawatt to 1,000 Megawatts," emphasizing 1) fuel cell/ gas turbine hybrid technology, 2) Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) systems and component technology, 3) Integrated Gasification Fuel Cell (IGFC) systems and component technology, 4) large renewable deployment, 5) smart grid control and information technology, and 6) CO2 sequestration. Featured applications include central power generation as well as distributed generation. >> More
SETC Energy Sustainability Seminar Series: Material Challenges in Power Generation Systems
When: March 3, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: McDonell Douglas Engineering Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Daniel Mumm; PhD, Northwestern University, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Material Science at UC-Irvine
This presentation will examine limitations that material properties place on advanced power generation systems. Topics may include fuel cells, challenges and advantages of nano-scale structures, as well as composite materials for turbine engines. >>More
Where: McDonell Douglas Engineering Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Daniel Mumm; PhD, Northwestern University, Professor of Chemical Engineering and Material Science at UC-Irvine
This presentation will examine limitations that material properties place on advanced power generation systems. Topics may include fuel cells, challenges and advantages of nano-scale structures, as well as composite materials for turbine engines. >>More
Interactions Between Fire, Invasive Plants, and Climate in Coastal California
When: March 5, 2009 at 6 p.m.
Where: Natural Sciences II room 2201
Speaker: Dr. John Keeley from the U.S Geological Survey and professor at UCLA
The OC Society for Conservation Biology is proud to have Dr. John Keeley as a guest speaker at the next monthly meeting. Interested members of the campus community are welcome to attend.
Saving the World through Ubiquitous Computing
When: March 13, 2009 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Where: UCI Donald Bren Hall, room 6011
Speaker: William G. Griswold, Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, UCSD
Ubiquitous computing promises to bring the power of computing into every aspect of our lives, no matter where we go. The applications imagined for ubiquitous computing range from social computing to smat homes to personal health. With emerging crisis like the prospect of world upheaval due to global warming, we are led to think beyond "nice to have" applications of ubiquitous computing to "must have" applications that could save our way of life. >> More
The Climate Change Dilemma - and Why People Hate Al Gore
When: March 19, 2009 at 10 a.m.
Gary
Robbins from the OC register will moderate a panel discussion at UCI on
this subject. The seminar is sponsored by Prosperitas, as small new
group of "wealthy peers" which is partnering with UCI's Paul Merage
School of Business to explore whether policial polarization is
preventing the public from examining the science behind climate change
and global warming. The panel includes Michael Prather, a prominent UCI
climate scientist, Brian Dunning, producer and host of the noted
podcast "Skeptoid," and John Coleman, a veteran TV weather forcaster in
San Diego who founded The Weather Channel in the early 1980s. The
90-minute panel discussion will be televised live as a webcast at
ocregister.com, starting at 10 a.m. >>More
Spotlite "09"
When: March 26, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: UCI Crawford Hall Gymnasium
UCI's
Sustainability and Small Business Program invites faculty, staff, and
the general public to attend our annual business fair featuring 35
vendors who provide green and sustainable products and services. For
more information, contact Mel Davis at (949) 824-5942.
Response of the Great Ice Sheets to Climate Warming
When: March 31, 2009 at 7:30 a.m.
Where: University Club
Speaker: Eric Rignot
RSVP at events@ps.uci.edu or 949-824-7252.
Finding Environmental Hope in Economic Disaster
When: April 2, 2009 at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Natural Sciences II, room 2201
Speaker: Dr. Jay H. Jones
Refreshments will be served. Hosted by the OC Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology.
Where: Natural Sciences II, room 2201
Speaker: Dr. Jay H. Jones
Refreshments will be served. Hosted by the OC Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology.
Biofuels Versus Food and Environment
When: April 2, 2009 at 11 a.m.
Where: Calit2 Auditorium
Speaker: David Pimentel, Ph.D., Professor, College of Agriculture and Life Science at Cornell University
Free Electronic Waste Recycling
Earth Week Event: The Role of Greenhouse gases in Climate Change
Earth Week Event: Bring Your Own Bag
When: April 14 and 15, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Ring Road
Earth Week Event: Reducing Your Carbon Foot Print
Earth Week Event: Fashion Show
Earth Week Event: The 11th Hour, ASUCI Film Series
Earth Week Event: Locally Endangered Around Us
Earth Week Event: Real Food Dinner
Where: Calit2 Auditorium
Speaker: David Pimentel, Ph.D., Professor, College of Agriculture and Life Science at Cornell University
Reservation requeted to Katarina Fletcher at igb@ics.uci.edu. No cost to attend - Open to the public. >>More
SETC Energy Sustainability Seminar Series: The Future of Sustainable Transportation
When: April 7, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Where: McDonell Douglas Engineering Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Tim Brown; Ph.D. UCI, M.S. University of Michigan, B.S. University of Notre Dame/ Technical Manager and
Where: McDonell Douglas Engineering Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Tim Brown; Ph.D. UCI, M.S. University of Michigan, B.S. University of Notre Dame/ Technical Manager and
Senior Scientist-Sustainable Transportation Program UCI.
This discussion will consider the factors influencing the degrees of
sustainability for transportation systems, what a future transportation
system will look like, roads that can be taken to get there, and the
future roles of plug-in hybrids, electric cars, bio-fuel, and hydrogen.
>>More
Free Electronic Waste Recycling
When: April 13, 2009 from 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Steinhause Hall Loading Dock
Where: Steinhause Hall Loading Dock
Personal electronics accepted.
Earth Week Event: Life in the Peace Corps
When: April 13, 2009 at 7 p.m.
Where: Balboa B, UCI Student Center
Where: Balboa B, UCI Student Center
Peace Corps is an independed federal agency that sends volunteers
overseas for two-year assignments in various fields, this session will
focus on environmental opportunities. For anyone interested in living
and working abroad, its a life-changing experience that is all expense
paid!
Earth Week Event: The Role of Greenhouse gases in Climate Change
When: April 14, 2009 at 12 p.m.
Where: Cross-Cultural Center, Dr. White Room
Speaker: Dr. Mads AndersenWhere: Cross-Cultural Center, Dr. White Room
Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas (GHG) responsible for
climate change. However, small compounds such as methane, nitrous
oxide, halocarbons, and ozone are also very important drivers of a
changing climate. Controlling emissions, and hence the atrmospheric
burden of these compounds, may play a pivotal role in near-term
strategies for decreasing the anthropogenic forcing of climate change.
A special focus of this talk will be small synthetic, high
production-volume halogenated compounds. These compounds have the
potential to act as strong GHGs. Ongoing research concentrates on the
atmospheric chemistry and environmental fate of these chemical species.
Earth Week Event: Co-mingling
When: April 14, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: SSL 122
Speaker: Anne Krieghoff, Campus Recycling CoordinatorWhere: SSL 122
A presentation about the new two-bin recycling and trash system in the
UCI housing communities. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Earth Week Event: Bring Your Own Bag
When: April 14 and 15, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Where: Ring Road
Want
a FREE reusable bag? Bring at least 10 used plastic grocery bags to our
booth. First come first serve basis. Limited to one per person.
Earth Week Event: Reducing Your Carbon Foot Print
When: April 14 and 16, 2009
Where: Ring Road
Ever wonder what your carbon footprint is, or what you can do to reduce it? Join CalPIRG on ring road and we will help you figure out what your carbon footrprint is and what you can do to reduce it.
Where: Ring Road
Ever wonder what your carbon footprint is, or what you can do to reduce it? Join CalPIRG on ring road and we will help you figure out what your carbon footrprint is and what you can do to reduce it.
Earth Week Event: Fashion Show
When: April 15, 2009 at 12 p.m.
Where: Student Center Terrace
Where: Student Center Terrace
Enjoy a fashion show where being eco-friendly and being fashionable
work together to create fabulosity! You will see UCI students and local
vendors show their fabulous clothing and share their green
consciousness. Solar power brought to you by Akeena Solar.
Earth Week Event: The 11th Hour, ASUCI Film Series
When: April 15, 2009 at 9 p.m.
Where: HIB 100
Where: HIB 100
In the history of the planet, humanity's time on earth has been short
-- but powerful. The human drive to ensure its own survival, and
quality of life, has revolutionized industry, science, nutrition, and
medicine. But it has also effected unprescedented changes in the
delicate balance that makes life on earth possible. However, are these
changes to the earth permanent? Or, are they puzzle piences, that if
connected, reveal a larger story that needs to be told - a human story
that takes into account: who we are and the state of our relationship
to this planet, our only home. We are in an environmental age whether
we like it or not. There will be snacks and raffle prizes, including a
bike! Pick up your tickets at UCItems. This event is hosted by The
Green Campus Program and ASUCI.
Earth Week Event: Locally Endangered Around Us
When: April 16, 2009 at 3 p.m.
Where: Cross-Cultural Center, Dr. White Rm
Where: Cross-Cultural Center, Dr. White Rm
As of October 2008, the California Department of Fish and Game listed
158 animals and 156 plants as threatened or endangered. While many are
familiar with the plight of "celebrity" species like the Giant Panda,
Polar Bear, and the Blue Whale, few are aware that there are several
species right here in Orange County that need our help. Environmental
Nature Center Naturalist Leslie Helliwell will tell us why our local
plants and animals are at risk, and what we can do to protec tour
wildland neighbors.
Earth Week Event: Real Food Dinner
When: April 16, 2009 from 5-8 p.m.
Where: Mesa Commons
Real Food Series: Tanaka Farms Spring Tour
UCI University Club Forum: Can Law Change the Climate?
SETC Energy Sustainability Seminar Series: Wastewater Recycling
When: May 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Real Food Series: Sustainable Seafood
When: May 6, 2009 from 7-9 p.m.
Women In Water Seminar
When: May 13, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
The keynote, "Climate Change and the American West: Can We Adapt?," will be followed by a panel discussion with professional women in various water-related fields. Afterward, there will be a light reception and opportunity to mingle. Open to the public, no cost to attend, by RSVPs are appreciated. RSVP to uwrc@uci.edu or (949) 824-3442.
Clean Energy Challenge
When: May 14, 2009 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Real Food Series: "Paying the Price" Movie Screening and Panel Discussion
When: May 14, 2009 from 7-9 p.m.
Engineering Microorganisms for Productions of Drug and Fuels
When: May 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.
Go Green at the 2009 Staff Appreciation Picnic
Save Green By Commuting Green
Let's Talk California Water: Showing of "Chinatown"
Let's Talk California Water: Main Event
Frontiers of Research in Renewable Energy
Toward a Sustainable 21st Century - Stopping the Pollution of the Planet: Priorities of Environmental Law and Health
Where: Mesa Commons
You are invited to a FREE real food dinner featuring sustainable food
sponsored by UCI Dining and the UCI Center for Service and Action. The
dinner will include a local, seasonal, and organic meal followed by a
dynamic guest panel and open roundtable discussion. The panel will
include a student, academic, campus chef, and local food grower. >> More/RSVP
Earth Day 2009
When: April 18, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Aldrich Park
This year's solar-powered Earth Day Celebration is a fair with student organizations, non-profit organizations, and eco-friendly vendors that will be selling their products on-site. Come check out the area for free give-aways including tote bags for grocery shopping! A part of Celebrate UCI and in collaboration with ASUCI's Wayzgoose for a completely GREEN Aldrich Park! Sponsorship provided by BuyGreen.com, Way Basics & Solar Power brough to you by EE Solar. >> More
Where: Aldrich Park
This year's solar-powered Earth Day Celebration is a fair with student organizations, non-profit organizations, and eco-friendly vendors that will be selling their products on-site. Come check out the area for free give-aways including tote bags for grocery shopping! A part of Celebrate UCI and in collaboration with ASUCI's Wayzgoose for a completely GREEN Aldrich Park! Sponsorship provided by BuyGreen.com, Way Basics & Solar Power brough to you by EE Solar. >> More
Real Food Series: Tanaka Farms Spring Tour
When: April 28 from 3:30-4:40 p.m.
Where: 5380 3/4 University Dr., Irvine. Off University Ave. & Strawberty Fields Ln.
A behind-the-scenes tour of UCI's closest operating organic farm. $13 fee. 3:00 p.m. carpool @ flagpoles. >>More
Where: 5380 3/4 University Dr., Irvine. Off University Ave. & Strawberty Fields Ln.
A behind-the-scenes tour of UCI's closest operating organic farm. $13 fee. 3:00 p.m. carpool @ flagpoles. >>More
UCI University Club Forum: Can Law Change the Climate?
When: April 29 at 11:15 a.m.
Where: University Club Library
Lunch begins at 11:15 a.m. $11.50 for members, $13.50 for non-members, including tax and gratuity.
Where: University Club Library
Lunch begins at 11:15 a.m. $11.50 for members, $13.50 for non-members, including tax and gratuity.
SETC Energy Sustainability Seminar Series: Wastewater Recycling
When: May 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: McDonell Douglas Engineering Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. William Cooper, Director of the Urban Water Research Center, UC-Irvine / Professor of CE, EnvE, ChE, MSE at UC-Irvine
Topics discussed include recent advances and general approach to wastewater recycling; more specifically, efforts to optimize water quality while minimizing carbon footprint, and development of monitoring techniques to be used for control of treatment plants. >>More
Speaker: Dr. William Cooper, Director of the Urban Water Research Center, UC-Irvine / Professor of CE, EnvE, ChE, MSE at UC-Irvine
Topics discussed include recent advances and general approach to wastewater recycling; more specifically, efforts to optimize water quality while minimizing carbon footprint, and development of monitoring techniques to be used for control of treatment plants. >>More
Real Food Series: Sustainable Seafood
When: May 6, 2009 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: UCI Dining Pippin Tolkien Room
Farm-raised or wild caught? Bottom trawling and bycatch? Join a dynamic guest panel of local seafood and marine conservation agencies for an in-depth look into seafood consumption. >> More
Farm-raised or wild caught? Bottom trawling and bycatch? Join a dynamic guest panel of local seafood and marine conservation agencies for an in-depth look into seafood consumption. >> More
Women In Water Seminar
When: May 13, 2009 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: Beckman Center
Speaker: Pat Mulroy of Southern Nevada Water Authority and Las Vegas Valley Water District
The keynote, "Climate Change and the American West: Can We Adapt?," will be followed by a panel discussion with professional women in various water-related fields. Afterward, there will be a light reception and opportunity to mingle. Open to the public, no cost to attend, by RSVPs are appreciated. RSVP to uwrc@uci.edu or (949) 824-3442.
Clean Energy Challenge
When: May 14, 2009 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Calit2
Fossil fuels provide most of our energy, at the expense of the environmenta and self-reliance. By producing clean and renewable alternatives through advanced technologies, American can achieve energy independence and reap long-term environmental benefits. Rapid growth is expected in sectors such as solar and wind power, fuel cells, biomass, and nuclear energy, as transformational scientific breakthroughs unfold. Register today at www.calit2.uci.edu.
Fossil fuels provide most of our energy, at the expense of the environmenta and self-reliance. By producing clean and renewable alternatives through advanced technologies, American can achieve energy independence and reap long-term environmental benefits. Rapid growth is expected in sectors such as solar and wind power, fuel cells, biomass, and nuclear energy, as transformational scientific breakthroughs unfold. Register today at www.calit2.uci.edu.
Real Food Series: "Paying the Price" Movie Screening and Panel Discussion
When: May 14, 2009 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: Rowland Hall 101
What is fair food and labor? UCI's film premiere of "Paying the Price" examines the impoverished lives of migrant workers from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico. Movie followed by a guest panel and open discussion about fair labor issues in agriculture. >> More
What is fair food and labor? UCI's film premiere of "Paying the Price" examines the impoverished lives of migrant workers from Ayotzinapa, Guerrero, Mexico. Movie followed by a guest panel and open discussion about fair labor issues in agriculture. >> More
Engineering Microorganisms for Productions of Drug and Fuels
When: May 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.
Where: CalIT2 Auditorium
Speaker: Jay Keasling; Hubbard Howe Distinguished Professor of Biochemical Engineering at UC Berkeley
The richness and versatilitly of biologial systems make them ideally suited to solve some of the world's most significant challenges, such as converting cheap, renewable resources into energy-rich molecules; producing high-quality, inexpensive drugs to fight disease; and redediating polluted sites.
The richness and versatilitly of biologial systems make them ideally suited to solve some of the world's most significant challenges, such as converting cheap, renewable resources into energy-rich molecules; producing high-quality, inexpensive drugs to fight disease; and redediating polluted sites.
SETC Energy Sustainability Seminar Series: Effects of Global Warming on Water Resources
When: May 22, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Beckman Center
The Newkirk Center for Science and Society at UCI; California State University, Fullerton; and Chapman University, invite you to attend "Green Development: A Search for Solutions." The event is open to the public and free of charge. Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited. RSVP to newkirk@uci.edu or (949) 824-9336. Complimentary parking is available at the Beckman Center. >>More
The Newkirk Center for Science and Society at UCI; California State University, Fullerton; and Chapman University, invite you to attend "Green Development: A Search for Solutions." The event is open to the public and free of charge. Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited. RSVP to newkirk@uci.edu or (949) 824-9336. Complimentary parking is available at the Beckman Center. >>More
SETC Energy Sustainability Seminar Series: Effects of Global Warming on Water Resources
When: June 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: McDonell Douglas Engineering Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Sorooshian; PhD. UCLA, Director of the Center for Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing, and UCI Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and of Earth System Science
With water as one of the most essential components to sustaining life, this presentation will investigate the ways in which global warming may alter the state of water resources and hydrometeorology, with outcomes such as drought, flooding, and regional changes in rainfall. Registration required. >>More
Speaker: Dr. Sorooshian; PhD. UCLA, Director of the Center for Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing, and UCI Distinguished Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and of Earth System Science
With water as one of the most essential components to sustaining life, this presentation will investigate the ways in which global warming may alter the state of water resources and hydrometeorology, with outcomes such as drought, flooding, and regional changes in rainfall. Registration required. >>More
UCI Institute for Software Research Forum: Celebrating 10 Years of Collaboration and Innovation
When: June 5, 2009 from 1:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: Donald Bren Hall, Room 6011
The ISR Research Forum brings together researchers, leaders in industry, and technical practitioners in a multi-disciplinary environment to: discuss current research areas and technical trends in the fields of software development and interactive collaborative technologies; showcase current ISR research; formulate visions on strategic future research; encourage interaction among academia and industry through exchange of ideas and sharing of experience.
The ISR Research Forum brings together researchers, leaders in industry, and technical practitioners in a multi-disciplinary environment to: discuss current research areas and technical trends in the fields of software development and interactive collaborative technologies; showcase current ISR research; formulate visions on strategic future research; encourage interaction among academia and industry through exchange of ideas and sharing of experience.
The
event will include a presentation from Professor Jack Brouwer,
Associate Director of the National Fuel Cell Research Center at UCI
entitled, "Some SmartGrid Information Technology Needs" >> More
8th Annual UC, CSU, CCC Sustainability Conference
When: June 21-24, 2009
Where: UC Santa Barbara
Where: UC Santa Barbara
Learn
from staff, students, and faculty who have championed sustainability on
their campuses. Network with key stakeholders across the state.
Experience a zero waste and zero next emissions event. >> More
AirUCI Hosts Summer Teach Workshop
When: June 22-July 2, 2009
Where: UCI Chemistry Department
Where: UCI Chemistry Department
About 20 local science teachers are at UC Irvine this week and next to
learn about atmospheric chemistry as part of the AirUCI Summer Teacher
Workshop. UCI researchers share their knowledge about air quality,
climate change, car emissions and other topics with the participants,
who in turn take the information back to their 7th- through 12th-grade
classrooms. Goals are to connect with the local teaching community and
increase student interest in science. Researchers with AirUCI study
topics ranging from indoor air purifiers to the effects of sea salt on
urban smog formation. >>More
2009 Campus Lighting Retrofit Forum
When: July 13, 2009
Where: UCI Student Center
Where: UCI Student Center
Lighting retrofits provide an excellent opportunity for savings with
immediate reductions in energy use and reasonable payback periods. With
the growing availability of solid-state lighting technologies, wireless
controls, and improvements on traditional sources, the search for
lighting solutions for campus applications is growing more complex.
Join us for the Campus Lighting Retrofit Forum, co-hosted by the
California Lighting Technology Center, UC Davis, and UC Irvine. We
invite you to examine lighting options through presentations, case
studies, and manufactured demonstrations. UC Davis will host the first
session on July 1, 2009. On July 13, 2009, the forum will be held at UC
Irvine. The objective of the event is to exchange information about
energy-saving lighting technologies. Throught the day, attendees will
have opportunities to meet with colleagues and manufacturers'
representatives to discuss ideas and projects. Exemplar presentations
include exterior lighting, office workspaces, classroom buldings, and
demostration installations. There is no entrance fee for this event;
however, space is limited. Register soon to secure a space. >> More
Go Green at the 2009 Staff Appreciation Picnic
When: August 20, 2009 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Aldrich Park
Where: Aldrich Park
Campus staff are invited to the 2009 Staff Appreciation Picnic. This year, the theme is "Go Green UCI! Reuse, Recycle, Renew." >> More
Save Green By Commuting Green
When: September 30, 2009 from noon- 1 p.m.
Where: Moss Cove B, UCI Student Center
Where: Moss Cove B, UCI Student Center
This workshop offers ways to reduce commuting costs while helping to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions and congestion. Members of Parking and
Transportation Services' Sustainable Transportation team will highlight
details and benefits of each commuting option. Register via TED. >> More
Let's Talk California Water: Showing of "Chinatown"
When: October 2, 2009 at 8 p.m.
Where: Aldrich Park
Where: Aldrich Park
Join us for an outdoor screening of "Chinatown" in Aldrich Park, which
is located in the center of the UCI campus. Free popcorn provided! >> More
Let's Talk California Water: Main Event
When: October 3, 2009 at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Crystal Cove Auditorium, UCI Student Center
Where: Crystal Cove Auditorium, UCI Student Center
Showing of the film "Flow" at 11 a.m., followed by a free lunch; panel will convene at 1:30 p.m. and continue until 4 p.m. >> More
Frontiers of Research in Renewable Energy
When: October 8, 2009 from 4-5 p.m., reception to follow in Calit2 atrium
Where: Calit2 Auditorium
Where: Calit2 Auditorium
Speaker: Dr. Dan E. Arvizu, Director of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory - U.S. Department of Energy
The world must transform its current energy systems on a global scale.
In order to help achieve this transformation, we must first define our
desired energy "end state" of the furture. We know it must be
carbon-neutral, sustainable, and supportive of our national securty and
economic vitality. Next, we must reduce the risk around new technology
development, and create an economic/business environment that
encourages energy innovation. And finally, clean energy technologies
must be commercialized far quicker, and deployed at a much larger
scale, than ever before. We must be committed to achieving
transformational change in order to create a new energy future that is
secure and sustainable. This will require not just advanced energy
technology development and rapid commercialization, but stable
policies, responsive markets, and visionary - yet programatic -
leadership worldwide. Dr. Arvizu will discuss these topics and also
provide a status report on the portfolio of renewable energy and energy
efficiency technology pathways available today, and what is on the
horizon for the future. If you would like more information or have
questions about the event, please contact Asli Ozguz at (949) 824-8546
or aozguz@uci.edu.
Toward a Sustainable 21st Century - Stopping the Pollution of the Planet: Priorities of Environmental Law and Health
When: October 9, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering
Where: the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering
There are three components to the symposium. The first organized by the
School of Law is focused on how environmental law can contribute to
environmental health. The second is an expert panel discussion on
moving from knowledge to action. The third is a case study on the
environmental health of women and children in China. Attendance at
individual sessions is welcome. The program will include lunch and a
closing reception. The event is open to the public and free of charge,
but reservations are encouraged due to seating limitations. Please RSVP
to newkirk@uci.edu or by calling 949-824-9336. >> More