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AUSTIN, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/02/07 -- The University of Texas today announced the
addition of the Energy Technology and Policy short course which will be held July 26-27,
2007. Spearheaded by noted public speaker and researcher on energy
technology and policy, Dr. Michael Webber, the short course will also
feature guest lectures by Dr. Jeremy Meyers (UT), Dr. Phil Schmidt (UT) and
John Baker, Chief Strategy Officer at Austin Energy. Attendees will have
the unique opportunity to participate in an even-handed discussion on all
energy options and the trade-offs associated with each.
"Energy is in the news every single day, but often with misleading or
incomplete information. This short course is a great opportunity for
participants to learn the truth about energy from an objective collection
of experts," said Dr. Michael Webber, Associate Director of the Center for
International Energy and Environmental Policy at the University of Texas at
Austin. "We believe Austin, which was recently listed as one of the
greenest cities by Treehugger.com, is the ideal setting for delivering a
360 degree perspective of energy technologies and the policies that
directly affect the industry."
Dr. Webber will cover the technical and engineering fundamentals of energy
and its global implications by examining history, using real-world
examples, and looking towards the future. Notable topics include:
-- Peak
Oil: Is it real? Should we care?
-- Global Climate Change
-- Texas as World Energy Leader (and Laggard)
-- Hybrid and other advanced vehicle technologies, guest lecture by Dr.
Phil Schmidt
-- Electrochemical energy systems: fuel cells and batteries, guest lecture
by Dr. Jeremy Meyers
-- Challenges and Opportunities for Tomorrow's Electrical Sector, guest
lecture by John Baker, Chief Strategy Officer, Austin Energy
Packed into two days, the short course is designed to bring
decision-makers, policymakers, and mid- and senior-level managers up to
speed on a wealth of issues that will be valuable to any industry or
government position related to or heavily affected by energy.
Discussions will also include the following items:
-- Energy basics and fundamentals
-- Energy uses in America
-- Fuels and technologies
-- Energy and the environment
-- Futuristic and renewable energy technologies and fuels
-- Energy and the economy
-- Energy geography and international affairs
-- Approaches to conservation
-- Energy at the movies (energy and culture)
The Center for Lifelong Engineering Education (CLEE) is an innovative
leader in the training and professional development industry. For over 30
years, CLEE's commitment has remained simple: to provide training that
makes a profound difference in people's lives and work. With more than 150
programs worldwide offered across multi-disciplines, CLEE acts as an
information bridge for the top ranked College of Engineering to bring to
individuals, organizations, and industry the best the College has to offer:
cutting-edge research, solid academic reputation, industry expert support,
and extensive faculty experience. The end result is relevant, diverse
education opportunities that transform lives. CLEE's services include
public classroom training, conferences, eTraining, on-site courses, and
customizable training. For more information, please visit www.UTclee.org.