Engineering and Environmental Challenges: Technical Symposium on Earth Systems Engineering (2002)
Chapter: Appendix B: Symposium Agenda
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Symposium Agenda
National Academy of Engineering Technical Symposium
Earth Systems Engineering
October 24, 2000
National Academies Building Auditorium
Continental Breakfast available in the Great Hall starting at 7:30 am
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8:45 am |
Welcome John H. Gibbons (NAE 1994)—NAE Senior Fellow |
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9:00 am |
Keynote Address Norman P. Neureiter, Science and Technology Advisor to the Secretary of State |
Session One
Engineering to Understand, Adapt, and Mitigate Climate Change
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9:30 am |
Introduction of panel |
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9:35 am |
Main speaker Robert M. White (NAE 1968)—President Emeritus, NAE; Principal, Washington Advisory Group |
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10:00 am |
Short responses from Robert W. Corell—Senior Research Fellow, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Univerisity Jerry M. Melillo—Codirector, Ecosystem Center, Marine Biological Laboratory |
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10:20 am |
Discussion (Q&A) |
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10:40 am |
Break |
Session Two
Using Biological Activity for Humanity’s Benefit
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11:10 am |
Introduction of panel |
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11:15 am |
Main speaker Maxine F. Singer (NAS 1979, IOM 1979)—President, Carnegie Institution |
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11:40 am |
Short responses from Braden R. Allenby—Environment, Health, and Safety Vice President, AT&T Edward A. Hiler (NAE 1987)—Vice Chancellor for Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University System |
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12:00 am |
Discussion (Q&A) |
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12:20–1:30 pm |
Lunch |
Session Three
Engineers and Policy Makers: Partners in Developing and Implementing Solutions
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1:30 pm |
Introduction of panel |
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1:35 pm |
Main speaker Anita K. Jones (NAE 1994)—Lawrence R. Quarles Professor of Engineering and Applied Science, Department of Computer Science, University of Virginia |
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2:00 pm |
Short responses from Kathleen C. Taylor (NAE 1995)—Director, Material and Processes Laboratory, Research and Development Center, General Motors Corporation Daniel R. Sarewitz—Managing Director and Senior Research Scholar, Center for Science, Policy, and Outcomes, Columbia University |
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2:20 pm |
Discussion (Q&A) |
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2:40 pm |
Break |
Session Four
Rethinking Today’s Cities: Designing Tomorrow’s Urban Centers
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3:10 pm |
Introduction of panel |
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3:15 pm |
Main speaker George Bugliarello (NAE 1987)—Chancellor, Polytechnic University |
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3:40 pm |
Short responses from Lawrence T. Papay (NAE 1987)—Vice President for the Integrated Solutions Sector, SAIC Geeta Pradhan—Director, Sustainable Boston |
