IEE News
2009 2008
Kilroy Welcomed Ohio State University Auto Researcher to Joint Session of Congress
Professor Giorgio Rizzoni, Director of The Ohio State University’s Center for Automotive Research, attended President Barack Obama’s address to the joint session of Congress on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 as a guest of Congresswoman Mary Jo Kilroy. Dr. Rizzoni and his team have focused their efforts on developing new batteries that could revolutionize the American auto industry and increase manufacturing in Ohio. Read More >
Gee endorses new sustainability proposal
On Monday, Feb 9, Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee participated in an announcement of a major proposal aimed at transforming the nation’s energy policy. Sponsored by the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program, the event introduced a new Blueprint for American Prosperity report, “Energy Discovery-Innovation Institutes: A Step toward Energy Sustainability,” The report calls for increased federal funding of up to $6 billion for sustainable energy programs and the creation of a national network of regional energy-oriented research centers largely based at universities in partnership with laboratories. Read More>
2009 IEE research and campus sustainability grants available
The OSU Institute for Energy and the Environment has released an RFP making available up to $350,000 for multi-discipline research and campus sustainability project grants. Faculty, staff, and students may apply. The deadline for applications is April 3, 2009. Contact: potter.138@osu.edu. Read more>
Ohio State strives to become a benchmark for green building
The Ohio State University is leading the way in sustainability in higher education by creating a Green Build Policy that will set the bar for green design and construction. The principles and practices governing campus building now includes conserving resources and incorporating green design principles, while balancing initial and long-term operating costs. Read more>