May 16, 2012, 1-8:30pm, G-10 Biotech, Cornell University
( Background | Schedule & Registration | Other Information )
Toward a Sustainable Future
Cornell University and the College of Engineering are pleased to host a Regional Symposium of the National Academy of Engineering on the topic, Toward a Sustainable Future. The symposium brings together distinguished Cornell University faculty members to address the numerous elements of sustainability from the perspective of the physical sciences and engineering, environment, economics, business development, international implications and social sciences. This is an excellent opportunity to participate in a comprehensive discussion of our sustainable future. (view brochure)
Schedule (brochure)
Welcome - 1:00pm - G-10 Biotech:
- Dr. David J. Skorton, Cornell President
- Dr. Charles Vest, NAE President
- Prof. Frank DiSalvo (CHEM), Director, Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future (ACSF)
Session 1 - 1:45pm: Energy, Environment, Infrastructure, Computational Sustainability
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Sustainable Energy - Choosing among Options When Everything Matters
Prof. Jefferson Tester (Chemical Engineering), ACSF Associate Director for Energy -
Critical Infrastructure, Hazards, and Sustainability
Prof. Thomas O'Rourke (Civil and Environmental Engineering), NAE member -
Computational Sustainability: Computational Methods for a Sustainable Environment, Economy, and Society
Prof. Carla Gomes (Computer and Information Science), Director, Institute for Computational Sustainability
Refreshment Break - 3:30pm
Session 2 - 4:00pm: Social Responsibility/Equity, Economics, Population and Business
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Sustainability: Economics, Environment, and Equity
Prof. David Lee (Applied Economics and Management) -
Driving Innovation from the Base of the Pyramid (recorded)
Prof. Stuart Hart (Johnson Graduate School of Management) -
What's Science Got to Do with It? Politics of Sustainability
Prof. Ronald Herring (Government Department)
Public Reception - 5:45pm - Biotech Atrium
Business/Dinner Meeting (NAE Members Only) - 6:30pm - Statler Hotel
Registration (registration form)
There is no registration fee for the symposium. However, we ask that you complete, save, and return this registration form to indicate your attendance by e-mailing it to Peggy Stevens (msw56@cornell.edu).
Lodging
There are many hotels in the Ithaca Area, including one on the Cornell campus:
- Statler Hotel at Cornell University - (607) 257-2500
- Best Western University Inn - (607) 272-6100
- Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca - (607) 330-1000
- Hilton Garden Inn - (607) 277-8900
- Holiday Inn - (607) 272-1000
- Ramada Inn - (607) 257-3100
Transportation
All the hotels listed have shuttles to and from the airport and campus. The Holiday Inn and The Hilton Garden Inn are located downtown for those who wish to be in the heart of Ithaca.
The Courtyard by Marriott is at the airport and has a CU visitors' rate of $139 - you may book online (enter corporate/promotional code ZUJ or call 866.541.3600 and ask for the Cornell University Visitor's rate.)
Other Information
- Directions to campus
- Directions to the Biotechnology building
- You may also find this visitor information helpful
- Please contact Peggy Stevens (607-255-4535 or msw56@cornell.edu) if you have questions
- For additional information, contact Norm Scott (607-351-3147 or nrs5@cornell.edu)
