Breakout Agenda
Tuesday, April 20th Morning Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Clean Energy in the Undergraduate Science Curriculum
- Scott D. Cummings, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry, Kenyon College (moderator)
- David Bayless, Ph.D., Loehr Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Ohio University Coal Research Center, Russ College of Engineering and Technology, Ohio University
- Robert Brecha, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Physics, University of Dayton
- Sabina F. Thomas, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Co-Director of Sustainability Program, Baldwin-Wallace College
The Value Proposition of a Sustainable Energy Solution
- Roger B. Saillant, Ph.D., Executive Director, Fowler Center for Sustainable Value, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University (moderator)
- Dianne Anderson, Executive Director, Great Lakes Energy Institute, Case Western Reserve University Great Lakes Energy Institute
- Benson P. Lee, President and CEO, Technology Management, Inc.
- Michael D. Long, P.E., President, Resource100 LTD
The Future of the Utility Enterprise
- Paul A. Centolella, Commissioner, The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (moderator)
- Timothy J. Duff, General Manager, Energy Efficiency and Smart Grid Regulation and Collaboration, Duke Energy
- Terrence O’Donnell, Attorney, Bricker & Eckler LLP
- Kevin R. Schmidt, Director, Public Policy Services, The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association
Tuesday, April 20th Afternoon Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Carbon-Neutral Energy as a Driver of Economic Growth in Ohio
- Kimberly A. Gibson, Director, Edison Welding Institute’s Energy Center (moderator)
- Mark Marano, Senior Vice President for New Plants Business Development, AREVA NP, Inc.
- Mico Perales, Director Business Development, GreenField Solar Corp.
- Ross O. Youngs, CEO, Algaeventure Systems, Inc.
New Paradigms for Training the Next Generation of Energy Professionals
- Scott Johnston, Director, Energy + Sustainable Design Studio, Miami University (moderator)
- Duncan Estep, Assistant Professor / Program Coordinator Alternative Energy, Lorain County Community College
- Anton Harfmann, Associate Dean, College of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning, University of Cincinnati
- Ralph Wells, Sustainable Design and Construction Certificate Chair, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Environmental Impacts of Alternative Energy Technologies
- Nolan Moser, J.D., Staff Attorney, Director of Energy & Clean Air Programs, The Ohio Environmental Council (moderator)
- Leslie Garrison, Great Lakes Regional Manager, Bluewater Wind
- Nachy Kanfer, Associate Regional Representative, Sierra Club
- David Lytle, Chief, Division of Forestry, Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Full agenda found at:
http://www.ohioinnovationsummit.com/2010/agenda.shtml