World energy demand is expected to more than double by the year 2050 as a result of population growth and an increase in average per capita consumption. Meeting this demand equitably, while protecting the environment and avoiding conflict over diminishing resources will require a much greater focus on future energy sources, technology, policy, and consumption.
As part of Global Awareness Week, September 19, 2007 has been designated as “Energy Day”, with the goal of increasing awareness of energy issues among UM students.
Schedule of Events
Scavenger Hunt
When: 9 a.m.
Where: On the Web at www.williammeyer.com/EnergyDay/
Please note the link will not be accessible until 9 a.m. on September 19.
Learn more about energy issues at the University of Michigan by participating in the Energy Day online scavenger hunt. Enter individually or in teams of up to four. The scavenger hunt will cover Central or North Campus. You will need a digital camera or camera phone.
Prizes: First and second place will be awarded to winners from Central and North Campus.
1st place: $50 gift card to the University Union establishments
2nd place: $25 gift card to the University Union establishments
Industry Fair
When: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Central Campus - Mason Hall
*Free giveaway to first 100 attendees!
- View the companies and organizations visiting UM on Energy Day
Poster Competition
When: 12-2 p.m.
Where: Central Campus - Mason Hall
Learn about energy research conducted by your fellow students by viewing their posters in Mason Hall.
- Guidelines for the poster competition
- Read abstracts of student posters
Car Expo
When: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: North Campus - Lurie Engineering Center Visitor Parking
Speaker Series & Panel Discussion
When: 5:00 p.m. dinner/5:30 presentations
Where: 1st floor entrance, Chesebrough Auditorium, Chrysler Center, North Campus.
- David Konkle, Energy Coordinator, City of Ann Arbor
"Ann Arbor's Green Energy Challenge"
- Thomas O'Donnell, The New School University, Graduate Program in International Affairs (GPIA) and U.S. Fulbright Scholar for Venezuela in 2008
"How Exactly is U.S. Strategy for Iraq and Iran "All About Oil?" - Bruce Rasher, Manager of Renewable Energy, Consumers Energy
"An Overview of Renewable Energy at Consumers Energy"
