442 Panel Discussion: Rethinking Grand Challenges in Sustainability for the 21st Century (Invited Talks)


Description:
Academic and Industrial leaders, including members of the National Academy of Engineering and the Academies Board of Chemical Sciences and Technology (BCST) will discuss novel ideas and creative strategies to improve sustainability of chemical engineering practices. The discussion will include presentations from panel members and questions from the audience aiming at defining the Grand Challenges in Sustainability for the 21st Century. The outcomes of the panel will be summarized as a white paper informing BCST and AIChE leadership about emerging issues in this field and potential solutions.

Sponsor:
General


Chair:
Raymond L. Smith
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Research and Development
National Risk Management Research Laboratory
Cincinnati, OH
45268
Phone Number: 513-569-7161
Fax Number: (513)569-7111
Email: Smith.Raymond@epa.gov

Co-Chair:
Alexander Orlov
Associate Professor
Stony Brook University
Materials Science and Engineering
314 Old Engineering
Stony Brook, NY
11794
Email: alexander.orlov@stonybrook.edu


Papers:
Grand Challenges in Sustainability for Future Energy and Chemicals
Joseph B. Powell, Shell International Exploration & Production
Hydrogen Economy Via Cost-Effective Renewable Solar Water Splitting
Alan W. Weimer, University of Colorado Boulder
Opportunities and Challenges Along the Path to Sustainability
Phillip E. Savage, The Pennsylvania State University
Rethinking Grand Challenges Panel Discussion
Joseph B. Powell, Shell International Exploration & Production; David T. Allen, The University of Texas at Austin; Alan W. Weimer, University of Colorado Boulder; Phillip E. Savage, The Pennsylvania State University
Abstract Submissions Closed
See more of this Group/Topical: Sustainable Engineering Forum