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GCEP holds a number of events to help raise the level of discussion about the energy technologies needed for a future with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Recent Seminar

Sponsored by the Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) and the Precourt Institute for Energy (PIE):
 
Dr. Scott W. Tinker
Dr. Scott W. Tinker
Director, Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin
State Geologist of Texas
http://www.jsg.utexas.edu/about/leaders/tinker.html

The Role of Unconventional Gas in the Global Energy Future
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Stanford University
Abstract:
The transition from a fossil-energy present to an alternate-energy future will span many decades and involves interplay among energy, environment, economy, and policy. Today, fossil fuels represent 87% of the global energy mix. Ironically, the foundation of the bridge to a lower carbon energy future will be built with fossil fuels, and natural gas will play a growing role. As existing and new conventional natural gas reserves decline, unconventional natural gas resources--shale gas, coal bed methane, tight gas and perhaps eventually natural gas hydrates--will represent a vital part of the fossil energy mix. Economic extraction of unconventional gas will be enhanced by industry-government-academic partnerships.

Bio:
Dr. Scott W. Tinker is the Director of the Bureau of Economic Geology, the State Geologist of Texas, a Professor holding the Allday Endowed Chair in the Jackson School of Geosciences at The University of Texas at Austin, and the Director of the Advanced Energy Consortium. Scott is Past President of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) and the Association of American State Geologists. He spent 17 years in the oil and gas industry prior to joining UT in 2000. Tinker has been a Distinguished Lecturer for the Society of Petroleum Engineers and twice for AAPG. Scott holds appointments on the National Petroleum Council, National Research Council Board of Energy and Environmental Systems, and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission.
 
 Past Events GCEP Research Symposium 2009

New Research Directions in a Rapidly Evolving Global Energy Landscape
September 30 - October 2, 2009

The Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) held its fifth annual energy research symposium. The theme of the conference was "New Research Directions in a Rapidly Evolving Global Energy Landscape." Keynote speakers and leading researchers from Stanford and around the world discussed future directions and exciting opportunities that could lead to energy technologies with significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

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2010 Symposia Dates

The 2010 Research Symposium will be held at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center.
  • September 28 - 30, 2010
 Biological Capture and Utilization of CO2 Workshop
Co-sponsored by I-CARES
September 1-2, 2009
Charles F. Knight Center, Washington University
St. Louis

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Energy Summer School 2009
 Energy Summer School


August 17-28, 2009
Stanford, CA





The SLAC-Stanford University-NREL (SSUN) Energy Summer School is a two-week residential program for enrolled science and engineering graduate students* who have serious interest in energy research. Energy science and engineering requires a collaborative effort, and we invite students from a variety of disciplines (physics and condensed matter physics, materials science and engineering, chemistry and chemical engineering, bio-sciences, geosciences, and electrical and mechanical engineering) to apply.  Space is no longer available for auditors.

Support for this school is generously provided by program sponsors. Students will be provided meals and accommodations; students are only required to pay a non-refundable registration fee ($250) upon admission. Enrollment is limited to 40 students. Certificates will be awarded upon completion of the school.

* Including those accepted to begin their graduate study in Fall 2009

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 Past GCEP Workshops
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Past GCEP Symposia
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Past GCEP Energy Seminars
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Past GCEP Special Event
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