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Environmentally Responsive Architecture through Interactive Design, Prototyping and Simulation
Presenters:
Bess Krietemeyer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Syracuse School of Architecture, Interactive Simulations for High-Performance Building Design
Brandon Andow, Ph.D. Candidate, RPI Center for Architecture Science and Ecology (CASE), Materials Research and Simulation of Graphene Oxide Thin-Films for Next-generation Multi-functional Dynamic Façades
Amber Bartosh, R.A., LEED AP BD+C, Assistant Professor, Syracuse School of Architecture, Mediated Environments: Integrated and Immersive Media in Architecture Design, Representation, and Constructed Prototypes
Using Less Energy by Daylighting, While Maintaining User Comfort and Productivity
SyracuseCoE is collaborating with Siemens to compare two different technologies for controlling the amount of daylight that enters a room: “smart” glass that can change tint via “electrochromic” technologies, and automated window blinds. The project will study the interactions between daylighting, occupant comfort, and energy used for lighting, heating, and cooling.
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Idea to Acquisition – Aaron Crumm
Dr. Crumm’s PhD work at the University of Michigan led to the founding of Adaptive Materials Inc. (AMI). AMI grew to become an alternative energy market leader and after attracting more than $50 million in contracts was acquired by Ultra Electronics Inc.. Crumm’s simple, yet radical, business proposition was to develop a portable solid oxide fuel cell system that ran off of readily available fuel. Prior to founding Adaptive Materials, Crumm gained insight into electric power generation as a nuclear engineer. He earned his bachelor of science degree in nuclear engineering from Purdue University and a PhD in material science from the University of Michigan. Crumm is a highly regarded and respected speaker at many alternative energy symposiums and fuel cell conferences, is an advisor at Augment Ventures and Entrepreneur in Residence with the University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship.
Speaker:
Dr. Aaron Crumm – Founder, Adaptive Materials Inc.
The Impact of Green Buildings on Cognitive Function
Groundbreaking Study Conducted at SyracuseCoE Discovers Better Air Quality Improves Decision-Making by Knowledge Workers
In a pioneering study conducted at SyracuseCoE by collaborators from Harvard University, Upstate Medical University, and Syracuse University, improved indoor environmental quality was found to double scores of knowledge workers on cognitive function tests. The study was conducted in SyracuseCoE’s unique Total Indoor Environmental Quality Lab, which was configured to conduct a double-blind study of 24 office workers who experienced indoor air quality conditions found in conventional buildings, green buildings, and green buildings with enhanced ventilation.
“The Impact of Green Buildings on Cognitive Function” study found that participants’ cognitive performance scores averaged 101 percent higher in green building environments with enhanced ventilation compared to a conventional building environment.
Researchers measured cognitive function for nine functional domains, including basic, applied and focused activity levels; task orientation; crisis response; information seeking; information usage; breadth of approach; and strategy. The largest improvements in cognitive function test scores was found in the areas of crisis response, information usage and strategy.
- Crisis response scores were 97 percent higher for the green environment and 131 percent higher for the green environment with enhanced ventilation and lower carbon dioxide levels compared to the conventional environment.
- Information usage scores for green and enhanced green environments were 172 and 299 percent higher than in the conventional environment, respectively.
- For strategy, green and enhanced green scores were 183 and 288 percent higher than the conventional environment.
A follow-up study was published last month that found that doubling the ventilation rate in typical office buildings can be reached at an estimated annual energy cost of between $14 and $40 per person, resulting in as much as a $6,500 equivalent in improved productivity per person per year. When energy-efficient technologies are utilized, the study found the energy costs to be even lower, with a minimized environmental impact of approximately 0.03 additional cars on the road per building.
The full studies are available at www.CHGEHarvard.org/COGfxStudy and www.theCOGfxStudy.com.
Frontiers in Environmental Health Analysis and Practice
Designating hazard is an essential component of chemical alternatives assessment, a process which can lead to increased safety and sustainability of consumer products used in our homes and offices. Performing rigorous hazard analysis requires the evaluation of physical/chemical properties, environmental fate, and ecological and mammalian toxicity endpoints. However, the availability of relevant and high quality experimental data for the chemicals under consideration is the exception rather than the rule. Methodologies for addressing existing data gaps for hazard assessments often include the use of estimation methods such as Quantitative Structure Activity Relationships (QSARs), analogue approaches and read across, either used alone or in combination. Through the use of recent case studies, this presentation will focus on tools developed and/or implemented by SRC, Inc. to identify safer chemicals for consumer products, inform the decision-making process, and educate stakeholders.
Speakers:
Dr. Jay Tunkel, Sr. Scientist and Principal Investigator from SRC’s Environmental Health Analysis (EHA) group. Dr.
Russell Pellegrino Jr., Technical Director of Centek Laboratories
SyracuseCoE Innovation Fund Call For Proposals
SyracuseCoE invites proposals from current Partners to its Innovation Fund for projects up to $10,000. The Innovation Fund is supported with funding from SyracuseCoE Partners and is designed to support Partners’ efforts to overcome barriers to the commercialization of potentially transformative innovations. Projects must be aligned with commercialization of innovative products/technologies and focused on one or more of SyracuseCoE’s three core areas:
- Indoor Environmental Quality and Building Energy Efficiency
- Clean & Renewable Energy
- Water Resources
Award Information
Type of Award: Fixed cost agreement – milestone based
Total 2015 Funds Available: $90,000
Funding Rounds in 2015: 2
Anticipated Number of Awards: Up to total of 9 awards in 2015
Maximum Award: $10,000
Project Duration: Up to nine months
Eligibility Information
Eligibility for awards is extended to all current members of the SyracuseCoE Partner Program. Proposals may include collaborations with non-Partner Program firms and academic partners; however, proposals must be submitted and led by members of the SyracuseCoE Partner Program.
Budget, Payment, and Match Requirements
Applicants must include a budget signed by an authorized company official, a template for which is provided below. Matching funds are encouraged as either cash or in-kind; while not required, the strength of a proposed match is included among selection criteria. Funding from federal, state, and foundation sources may be used to support a portion of matching funds; awards administered by SyracuseCoE may not be used as match. Applications must include a budget that clearly defines uses of funds, as well as verifiable sources of match, if included. Proposals must also include milestones for payment of requested funds.
Application Information and Timeline
Applications may be submitted online – see “Application” link at top of page – and must include an uploaded project narrative and a signed budget; template documents are provided below.
Two rounds of funding are expected in 2015, with deadlines as follow:
Round 1 deadline: April 15, 2015
Round 2 deadline: October 1, 2015
Proposals will be reviewed based on the following selection criteria:
- Technical merit, based on sound engineering and/or scientific principles
- Impact in SyracuseCoE areas of focus
- Extent to which the proposed technology or process is innovative and has the potential to advance the state-of-the-art
- Extent to which proposal moves technology toward commercialization
- Expected economic outcomes, , such as potential revenue, jobs created/retained, etc.
- Clearly articulated project timeline, including appropriate milestones
- Justified and reasonable budget plan, including strength of proposed match, if applicable
- Qualifications and strength of project team
After an initial review by staff, selected applicants will be invited to participate in a proposal pitch to a panel of judges, which may include members of the SyracuseCoE Industry Partners Council, SyracuseCoE staff and others. Funding decisions may be expected shortly thereafter.
In all cases, the review process will be conducted under the oversight of the Executive Director of SyracuseCoE with staff support.
Invoicing
Invoices will be submitted upon completion of pre-approved milestones. A progress report must accompany each invoice.
Reporting Requirements
Progress reports to be submitted with invoices will be reviewed and approved by SyracuseCoE staff prior to payment. Award recipients will be surveyed annually by SyracuseCoE staff for information on outcomes related to the project.
Program Contact
Tammy Rosanio
Assoc. Director for Partner Programs, SyracuseCoE
315.443.3433
ARPA-E Summit and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has hosted the Energy Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., for the past six years to bring together the very best minds in business, academia, and government to advance cutting-edge technologies that could fundamentally change the way we generate, use, and store energy. Having just returned from the Summit this month, R&T forum speakers will discuss SyracuseCoE’s engagement at the conference including a recap of how energy industry experts, thought leaders and decision makers are thinking about America’s energy challenges and how to move these innovations out of the lab and into the market. Additionally, Tim LaBreche will share highlights of a recent visit to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
Speakers:
Chetna Chianese, SyracuseCoE Research Fellow
Tim LaBreche, SyracuseCoE Associate Director for Technology Commercialization
Ryan Falkenstein-Smith, Research Assistants, Syracuse University Combustion and Energy Research Lab
James Shomar, Founder and CEO, Solstice Power
Ephesus Lighting the Super Bowl
Super Bowl victory for EDA innovation accelerator: Regional cluster shines with game-changing LED lights
This year’s Super Bowl featured an epic game on the field, a stunning halftime performance, and—high in the rafters—a pioneering new lighting system that was developed with assistance from an EDA award for regional cluster development.
The next-generation LED lights that lit Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium were developed by Ephesus Lighting, of Syracuse, NY. Ephesus developed its new lights specifically for outdoor stadium sport venues with partnership support from the Advanced Manufacturing in Thermal and Environmental Controls (AM-TEC) program. AM-TEC was awarded EDA funding under the 2012 Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge; it supports an emerging industry cluster in New York’s CenterState region.
Ephesus Lighting is a shining example of the AM-TEC project’s vision for fueling growth and jobs in the region. The firm’s stadium lights achieve dramatic reductions in energy and maintenance costs, and improve experiences for athletes and spectators. And they’re raising the bar for high-quality sports lighting demanded by professional and collegiate venues.
In 2010, company founders Joe and Amy Casper, created a company that envisioned translating their combined expertise in semiconductor design and production to develop new energy-efficient technologies. That vision resulted in a new company that targeted high-performance LED lighting. They tapped a broad array of resources available to start-up companies in New York State, including business incubation, research and development collaborations with area universities, and other services to develop, test and commercialize their innovative, energy efficient lighting products. In partnership with AM-TEC project partners led by the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE), Ephesus Lighting demonstrated the first outdoor stadium prototype LED fixture using the SyracuseCoE headquarters facility as the testbed.
To date, Ephesus lights have been installed at more than 100 sports venues across the U.S. and Canada. At University of Phoenix Stadium, home of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals, 312 Ephesus fixtures replaced 753 metal-halide lamps, using 75 percent less energy and providing full illumination instantly, in contrast to the 20-minute warm-up period required by metal-halide lamps.
With the support of EDA and others, Ephesus Lighting and its collaborators in New York’s AM-TEC cluster have demonstrated the benefits of leveraging regional assets and strengths, addressing new markets, and accelerating development of innovative, game-changing products. For more information about Ephesus Lighting, visit http://ephesuslighting.com. To learn more about the AM-TEC regional cluster project, visit http://amtec.syracusecoe.org.
Central to SyracuseCoE’s mission, vision, and purpose, the SyracuseCoE Innovation Ecosystem encourages and funds collaborative projects that develop new environmental and energy systems products and services. Focusing on clean and renewable energy, indoor environmental quality, and water resources, these projects improve built and natural environments—the places in which we live, work, learn, and play. Grants are offered for targeted research, demonstration, and commercialization. In addition, SyracuseCoE outreach activities educate the public and the workforce—a crucial aspect of the green and clean technology sector.
SyracuseCoE members leverage world-class R&D facilities, including the SyracuseCoE headquarters, the Building Energy and Environmental Systems Laboratory (BEES Lab) at Syracuse University, bio-fuels facilities at SUNY-ESF, full-scale wind turbine testing operations at Clarkson University, and more.
ARPA-E Awards $3.2 to Syracuse University, SyracuseCoE Researchers for ‘Personal Air-Conditioning’
Cool Technology: ARPA-E awards $3.2 to Syracuse University, SyracuseCoE researchers for ‘personal air-conditioning’
Syracuse University was recently awarded a $3.2 million grant from the Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to develop innovative new technologies that regulate temperatures for each person inside an office building, rather than heating or cooling the whole building itself.
SyracuseCoE scientists aided the project team in the development of the proposal and will be key players in the execution of the research, including bringing the technolog
y to market.
Syracuse University’s Professor H. Ezzat Khalifa will lead the team of researchers to develop a near-range micro-environmental control system. The system will provide heating and cooling via a box about the size of an old desktop computer. A high-efficiency micro vapor compression system will utilize an evaporator embedded in a phase-change material. This material will store the heating or cooling produced by the micro vapor compression system at night, releasing it as a breeze to make occupants more comfortable during the day.
“This award allows us to develop a transformative technology that could alter the way we approach heating and cooling buildings.” says Dr. Khalifa, NYSTAR Distinguished Professor, Department Chair of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Syracuse University. “Ultimately this system will create a much more affordable and energy efficient way to ensure individual occupant comfort.”
In addition to researchers at Syracuse University and SyracuseCoE, the project includes United Technologies Research Center, Air Innovations, Bush Technical LLC and Cornell University. Substantial financial contributions have also been given by Syracuse University, the partners, ESD (Empire State Development) and NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority).
Prof. Khalifa and colleagues join the country’s top scientists and engineers in advancing ARPA-E’s mission of developing transformative energy technologies that enhance the economic and energy security of the United States. ARPA-E’s Delivering Efficient Local Thermal Amenities (DELTA) program plans to provide $30 million to support 11 project teams in developing technologies that can regulate temperatures focused on a building’s occupants and not the overall building.
The team hopes to create an affordable system that can condition only the space immediately surrounding an individual user rather than all of the space in an office, saving a great deal of energy. Such an innovation could revolutionize the way offices are heated and cooled.
Innovative HVAC Solutions To Preserve Michelangelo’s Frescoes
Professor Godlewski examined the socio-political context of these groundbreaking pieces of art and architecture during the Renaissance and their renewed importance today. Bill Chadwick discussed Carrier Corporation’s recently completed innovative heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) solution for the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel. The new system will help preserve Michelangelo’s masterpieces against deterioration caused by the increasing numbers of visitors.
Speakers:
Joseph Godlewski: Assistant Professor, Syracuse University School of Architecture
Bill Chadwick: PE, CEM, LEED BD+C, Sr. Building Systems Engineer for United Technologies Corp., Building & Industrial System
Stormwater Management
Research projects and opportunities related to stormwater management in Onondaga County.
Prof. David Chandler – Syracuse University College of Engineering and Computer Science Professor Dave Chandler will present ongoing research on the green infrastructure installation along East Washington Street;
Michael Lasell, PE, LEED AP BD+C – O’Brien & Gere Project Associate Mike Lasell will address the stormwater management plan developed for the SyracuseCoE Intermodal Transportation Center, soon under construction;
Khristopher Dodson – Assoc. Director, of the Center for Sustainable Community Solutions. Khris Dodson will offer an update on the Onondaga County Save the Rain green infrastructure projects, including a discussion of project goals and expectations.
Near Westside Initiative Receives Prestigious Award from USGBC
The Near Westside Initiative, a not-for-profit organization housed in Syracuse University’s Office of Community Engagement and Economic Development, has been named the 2014 recipient of the Mayor Richard M. Daley Legacy Award for Global Leadership in Creating Sustainable Cities from the U.S Green Building Council (USGBC). The award was presented during the USGBC’s annual Greenbuild conference in New Orleans on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014.
GDF Suez Joins SyracuseCoE Partner Program
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Student Teams Win Competitions for Environmental Innovation
Research & Technology Forum, focused on the work of two prize-winning student teams!
Presentations by:
- Montage Builders Northern Forest – a team of SUNY ESF, Onondaga Community College and Syracuse University students who won the Grand Prize in the national Challenge Home Student Design Competition, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Homebuilders Association.
- Syracuse University “Orange Goes Green” team, which won First Place in the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute’s (NYSP2I) R&D Student Competition with “Green Heating: Reduce Overheating and Pollution on Campus,” a project designed to reduce waste heat in SU buildings. Team members are affiliated with the Syracuse University Industrial Assessment Center, based at the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
The session will be moderated by Todd Moss, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship & Sustainability, and Faculty Director, Sustainable Enterprise Partnership, Department of Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises, Whitman School of Management, Syracuse University.
Frameworks for Assessing Energy Efficiency Measures
Laboratory and Field Testing of Domestic Hot Water Systems
Speaker:
Moderator and speaker – Hugh Henderson, CDH Energy, DHW systems Field and Lab Results
Pete Skinner, E2G Solar, Solar DHW systems
Several high efficiency water heating options are now available — from solar thermal systems and heat pumps to gas-fired tankless units and condensing storage units. Changes to the federal rating standards are also underway that will use more realistic usage patterns and change the relative performance of these different options.
This NYSERDA funded study at the SyracuseCoE is using side-by-side laboratory testing along with real-world field measurements to understand and climatic factors and usage patterns that affect the performance of these systems. The goal is to help consumers and contractors in New York State understand the best water heating options for homes.
Our discussion will include two presentations and a tour of the SyracuseCoE DHW Laboratory.
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Heat Pumps
Speaker:
- Moderator – Ian Shapiro, PE, LEED AP, Chairman, Taitem Engineering, Ithaca, NY
- Caren Ruben, PE LEED AP, Mechanical Engineer, Labella Associates, Ithaca, NY
- Jason Gilbert, PE, Mechanical Engineer, Binghamton University
VRF is an HVAC technology that is sweeping the world. Already the most common form of heating and cooling outside the U.S., VRF heat pumps are seeing widespread adoption for both new construction and retrofits in the U.S.
Our discussion will include presentations from three different perspectives: a design engineer, an energy engineer, and an owner’s representative.
Environmental and Energy Applications for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
NUAIR is a regional alliance of private industry, academic institutions and military assets and operations, working together to establish a Federal Aviation Administration-designated test site for unmanned aircraft systems in the Northeast.
speakers include:
- Bob Alger, Business Development Director, SRC, Inc.
- Bryan Luce, Founder of Green Highway, Syracuse, NY
- Donald McKeown, Distinguished Researcher, Center for Imaging Science, Rochester Institute of Technology
The session will be moderated by Bob DelZoppo, Assistant Vice President, Strategic Technology Programs, SRC, Inc.
For more about NUAIR, click here.
For more about the UAS test site at Griffiss International Airport, click here.
*SyracuseCoE is located on the Connective Corridor. Limited parking is available in the lot accessed at 713 East Fayette Street.
Interactions of Jet Flows: From Subway Ventilation to Personal Ventilation
Interactions of Jet Flows: From Subway Ventilation to Personal Ventilation.
Guest speakers include:
- Wang (Amy) Lihui, Ph.D., Institute of AV&AC Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology
- Joe Kummer, Ph.D., President, Propulsive Wing and Principal Scientist, Allred & Assoc.
- Meng Kong, Ph.D. Candidate, Syracuse University
The session will be moderated by Dr. Jianshun “Jensen” Zhang, Professor and Director of the Building Energy and Environmental Systems Laboratory, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science, Syracuse University.
The R&T forum series is brought to you by the SyracuseCoE Partner Program.
For more information on joining the Partner Program, click here.
U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Perez Visits SyracuseCoE
SyracuseCoE’s initiative to strengthen Central New York¹s industry cluster in advanced manufacturing of thermal and environmental control products enjoyed national attention on Wednesday when U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez visited The Fulton Companies and SyracuseCoE.
NYPA Establishes Collaborative of Energy Experts to Promote Emerging Technologies to Expand NY’s Energy Economy
On February 6, 2014, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) launched The Energy Efficiency Innovation Collaborative (EE-INC), a public-private collective of energy industry leaders working to improve energy efficiency in New York State buildings and accelerate economic growth in burgeoning technologies and statewide businesses.
SyracuseCoE Hosts Stakeholders Meeting with Governor Cuomo’s Energy Leadership Team
On December 9th, SyracuseCoE facilitated a meeting of Governor Cuomo’s energy leadership team and principal stakeholders from CNY manufacturing, engineering, and design firms to discuss opportunities to accelerate the adoption of clean energy technologies in New York State through public-private partnerships. Participants examined specific market barriers and recommendations that would accelerate adoption of heat and power (CHP) systems and energy-efficient retrofits statewide.
Energy Team members in attendance included NYS Chairman of Energy and Finance and Chairman of NYSERDA, Richard Kauffman; Commissioner of NYS Public Service Commission, Gregg Sayre; Senior Advisor to the Chairman of Energy and Finance, Greg Hale; Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning for NYPA, Robert F. Lurie; NYSERDA Director of Energy Analysis, John G. Williams; and Chief of Staff to the Chairman of Energy and Finance for NYS, Kate Burson. Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud provided opening remarks.
This is the second time the energy leadership team has convened in Syracuse, following a panel discussion with SyracuseCoE Partners at the SyracuseCoE Symposium in October 2013.
New York’s New Energy Leaders Debut at SyracuseCoE Symposium
Video for the Plenary Panel can be found here.

The SyracuseCoE Annual Symposium features the best and latest innovations in energy efficiency and indoor environmental air quality, among other topics.
This year, symposium highlights included a statewide first: the three newest leaders of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s energy team appeared together for a discussion of the state’s emerging clean energy economy. Symposium attendees left with renewed optimism for collaboration and progress in key financial, regulatory and programmatic areas.
The trio—Richard Kauffman, chairman of energy and finance for New York and chairman of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA); John Rhodes, president and CEO of NYSERDA; and Audrey Zibelman, chair of the New York State Public Service Commission—was appointed over the past year by Governor Cuomo to lead his ambitious plans to scale up clean energy and enhance New York’s competitiveness.
The three are working together and with the rest of the NYS energy leadership team, on strategies and policies to expand innovation in energy to boost the state’s clean energy economy and stimulate economic activity, while ensuring an affordable and reliable energy system.
“Governor Cuomo is committed to clean energy and New York has long been a leader in clean energy, but we want to do more,” Kauffman told the symposium participants.
He encouraged the stakeholders to communicate with the state regarding existing market barriers, so they can determine what government tools may alleviate challenges and allow for private-sector forces to play a more significant role in the clean energy marketplace. “We’ve got to hear from market participants,” Kauffman said. “We want to hear what’s going on in the market—what’s working, what’s not.”
Louis Schick, a partner with NewWorld Capital Group, valued the invitation to offer ideas and help accelerate adoption of energy efficiency measures.
“It has been easy to become jaded and cynical about change and progress generally. Specifically, the gap between promise and progress in New York has traditionally been wide,” Schick said. “The state’s new top energy leaders have shown the will, courage and creativity in getting together, breaking traditional ‘fief’ boundaries and addressing stubborn challenges. I am grateful for their time, consideration and optimism.”
Another industry leader at the event, Kevin LaMontagne, chief financial officer at Fulton Companies, also found the discussion encouraging for increased collaboration between government and business leaders.
“It was wonderful to hear the team’s commitment to working together to transform energy policy in New York,” said LaMontagne. “I was happy to see the team’s receptiveness to feedback and input from Central New York’s vibrant clean tech sector.”
The dialogue and perspectives will also help inform the work of the SyracuseCoE, as it seeks to propel research, development and education in environmental and energy innovations with its partners.
“It was a great privilege to hear from Governor Cuomo’s newest energy leaders at the SyracuseCoE Symposium this year,” said Sherburne B. Abbott, vice president for Sustainability Initiatives and University Professor of Sustainability Science and Policy at Syracuse University. “We appreciated their candor and openness, and we look forward to working together to engage our partners in emerging statewide priorities and opportunities.”
During the symposium, Kauffman, Rhodes and Zibelman participated in a plenary panel moderated by Abbott on Oct. 21 at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse. The session was sponsored by the New York Power Authority.
“Working in policy in New York is especially rewarding because it’s so quick that we’re able to turn policy ideas into real actions,” said Jill Anderson, NYPA chief of staff and director of energy policy. “You can actually see changes in our industry.”
Kauffman, Rhodes and Zibelman discussed Governor Cuomo’s vision for a new clean energy economy and such initiatives as the proposed “Green Bank” that will help attract private capital to accelerate clean energy projects.
“This state has all of the key ingredients to seize the opportunity: smart energy and environmental policies, outstanding academic institutions, tremendous R &D assets, a robust capital marketplace, big Fortune 500 companies in the market and smaller entrepreneurs entering the market,” said Rhodes, adding that the governor is committed to seizing this opportunity.
“It’s also clear more needs to be done to create an environment where commercialization of clean energy technology can flourish in this state,” Rhodes said.
The establishment of the Green Bank is helping in that area. “The most important metric for the Green Bank will be the investments that it enables in clean energy projects,” Rhodes said. “The purpose of the Green Bank is to take Green Bank funds and leverage them with funds from other entities, principally the private sector, so you get a multiplier there. And because the monies go out of the Green Bank and come back, they then can go out again.”
As chair of the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), which regulates the state’s electric, gas, steam, telecommunications and water utilities, Zibelman addressed how she sees the role of the PSC in driving innovation and meeting demand. She noted how, as with any system, the electricity system will only work at its best when it works together and works efficiently and is aligned throughout the system.
“We’re at a point in time where we’re actually changing and fundamentally rethinking this system,” Zibelman said. That includes thinking about the customer’s needs as an active part of the system, identifying and removing barriers in market entry and investing in infrastructure.
“New York is in a fabulous position to have both national and international leadership. We certainly have the brains and we certainly have the energy—what you’re seeing is an opportunity to turn this into a true benefit to the state,” Zibelman said.
Kauffman also spoke about several principles that are driving changes in the state’s overall strategy in rethinking energy policies, including making change happen faster, encouraging innovation to achieve better value and choice for customers, leveraging ratepayer funds beyond grants and subsidies to maximize the benefit and enabling markets to work better. “We know that market forces are powerful and by harnessing them we can do more,” he said.
Ed Bogucz, executive director of SyracuseCoE, welcomed the participation of Governor Cuomo’s new energy leaders at the symposium for their first joint appearance. “We applaud their fresh ideas and their keen interest in connecting with New York firms and institutions that are creating innovations in clean energy and environmental systems,” Bogucz said.
The energy leaders brought insights that will help shape the vision for New York’s energy future. “The state is clearly on a path that is leading policy and programs nationally,” said Jim Fox, CEO and chairman of the Board of Directors of O’Brien & Gere. “Central New York’s cluster of manufacturing, design and construction firms is extremely well positioned to develop innovative enabling technologies and deploy integrated solutions here and across the country.”
The SyracuseCoE is New York State’s Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems. Its 2013 Annual Symposium, held Oct. 21-22, attracted more than 400 attendees—including industry practitioners, state and local officials, university faculty and students, and citizens—from throughout New York, more than 30 communities across the United States, and internationally.
This year’s symposium addressed “Urban Reinvention and Resilience,” including presentations on innovations to improve energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality in buildings, construction materials management, urban stormwater management using green infrastructure and community resilience through district energy systems.
SyracuseCoE Recognized in Green Travel Feature
TravelNerd, the travel division of consumer finance website NerdWallet, has recognized the Syracuse Center of Excellence for its work in promoting the creation of environmental and energy technologies in an article that rated Syracuse, N.Y. as one of the top destinations for green travel.
The Onondaga Brine Aquifer
Research and Technology Forum
The Onondaga Brine Aquifer
Moderated by:
Doug Call, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Syracuse University
William Kappel, Hydrologist, USGS
Michael Madigan, Technical Director, O’Brien & Gere
Sam Cosamano, President, IPD Engineering
Dr. Younggy Kim, Department of Civil Engineering, McMaster University
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Indoor Environmental Quality
Moderated by:
Eric Adams, Manager of Indoor Air Quality, Carrier Corporation
Lawrence Wetzel, Chairman, Air Innovations, Inc.
Lawrence Wetzel, Chairman, Air Innovations, Inc.
One Day Forum – Energy Storage and Microgrids: Building a Better Grid
Presented in Partnership by NY-BEST and the
Pace Energy and Climate Center
June 11, 2013
Click Here for Event Schedule
Pace University, New York City Campus
Multipurpose Room
One Pace Plaza
New York, NY 10038
The Syracuse Center of Excellence is a proud sponsor of this event.
Don’t forget to stop by our booth!
SyracuseCoE CSCS Wins Awards for 3rd Annual Spring Greening Conference
The SyracuseCoE Center for Sustainable Community Solutions (SyracuseCoE CSCS) recently received three awards for leading the 3rd Annual Spring Greening teacher conference in April.
Optimizing Energy Efficiency In Industral Setting
Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Industrial Setting
Moderated by:
Patrick Jackson, Director of Global Energy, Corning Incorporated
Michael McCormick, P.E., C.E.M., Energy Services Manager, Burrows Paper Corporation
Scott Ryan, Operations Manager-Global Energy, Corning Incorporated
John Lawyer, Vice President, MACNY
Michael McCormick, P.E., C.E.M., Energy Services Manager, Burrows Paper Corporation
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Advanced Manufacturing: Thermal and Environmental Control Systems
Advanced Manufacturing: Thermal and Environmental Controls
Moderated by:
Ed Bogucz, Executive Director, SyracuseCoE
Ed Bogucz, Executive Director, SyracuseCoE
Jim Cullen, Program Manager, BITZER Scroll
Joe Langlois, Product Manager, Hydronic Systems
Ed Bogucz, Executive Director, SyracuseCoE
11th Annual NYS Green Building Conference
March 11-12, 2013
Join us in Syracuse at the new Gateway Center on the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry campus and at the Oncenter Conference Complex for the 11th Annual New York State Green Building Conference hosted by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate Chapter and the SyracuseCoE.
Learn more about the conference here.
The Emerging Science and Application of Biomimicry
Emerging Science and Application of Biomimicry
Moderated by:
Professor Don Carr, Syracuse University, Industrial Design
Manager Miriam Pye, NYSERDA Senior Project
David Altoff, Syracuse University Professors, Chemistry
Matthew Maye, Syracuse University Professors, Biology
Professor Don Carr, Syracuse University, Industrial Design
Manager Miriam Pye, NYSERDA Senior Project
Fuel Cell Technology
Fuel Cell Technologies
Moderator: Tim LaBreche, SyracuseCoE
Featured Presentations By:
Dr. Jeongmin Ahn, Syracuse University
Hossein Ghezel-Ayagh, Fuel Cell Energy
Steven Medwin, The Raymond Corp.
Professor H. Ezzat Khalifa Leads TIEQ Lab Collaboration
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
SyracuseCoE Hosts Track at Advanced Energy 2012
Postponed due to Hurricane Sandy, the Advanced Energy conference will now be held April 30th and May 1st. Join the SyracuseCoE for a phenomenal line-up of speakers discussing Advanced Buildings: Revolutionizing Retrofits.
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Press Release – SyracuseCoE partners win $1.9 million in federal awards to accelerate cluster
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tammy Rosanio Friday, October 12, 2012 Phone: (315) 443-3433
trosanio@syracusecoe.org
SYRACUSECOE PARTNERS WIN $1.9 MILLION IN FIVE FEDERAL AWARDS TO ACCELERATE GROWTH OF CNY MANUFACTURING CLUSTER IN THERMAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
SyracuseCoE today announced an initiative to accelerate growth of the Central New York industry cluster that manufactures systems to control temperature and environmental quality in a wide range of applications.
The Advanced Manufacturing for Thermal and Environmental Control Systems (AM-TECS) initiative is supported by nearly $1.9 million awarded competitively by five federal agencies. AM-TECS will be conducted by a team of seven institutions and organizations, led by Syracuse University. The team includes CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY), NYSTAR, CNY Technology Development Organization, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), and Onondaga Community College. The effort is supported by an additional $1.3 million in matching funds provided by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Empire State Development, CenterState CEO, and MACNY.
The federal awards were made competitively through the 2012 Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge. Economic Development Administration and National Institute of Standards and Technology; the U.S. Department of Energy; and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration and Small Business Administration. The SyracuseCoE team won one of 10 projects awarded nationally from 55 applications.
“This massive federal investment is great news for Central New York and will serve as a catalyst for job creation and further private investment,” says Senator Charles E. Schumer. “I am thrilled that the Economic Development Administration and the other participating federal agencies have invested nearly $1.9 million in this program, which aims to harness Central New York’s strengths in education, technology development and high-tech manufacturing to create jobs.”
“America was built by New York’s manufacturing,” Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says. “Our manufacturers powered our economy through the 20th century and will be the key to fueling our economy in the 21st century. It’s time to see ‘Made In America’ again starting right here in New York. When we harness the full potential we have right here in Central New York, we can spark more growth in clean-tech and high- tech manufacturing by strengthening our businesses and attracting new businesses with our highly skilled, highly trained workforce, and create more family-supporting jobs right here where we need them the most.”
The AM-TECS initiative originated from the new approach to economic development established by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2011. Ten Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) across the state each developed strategic plans based on local strengths and opportunities. The plan developed by the CNY REDC targets strengthening of the region’s existing industry strengths, including advanced manufacturing and clean energy and environmental systems. Through a competitive review process, the CNY REDC plan was judged to be one of four “best plans” in the state, earning the state’s top award of more than $103 million for projects, including $3.3 million in investments that are leveraged in the AM- TECS project.
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Kenneth Adam states, “We congratulate the Syracuse University-led team on this award, and we are pleased to be their partner in this endeavor, further supporting and advancing the manufacturing industry that is critical in Central New York and across the state. Governor Cuomo believes our best opportunity for the growth of the manufacturing sector lies in strategic partnerships combining the technology strengths of our universities with the production and marketing expertise of our manufacturing community. By leveraging the resources of our ESD/NYSTAR network and by providing a 10 percent state match to the federal award, we are helping provide the tools necessary for economic growth.”
Francis J. Murray Jr., president and CEO of NYSERDA, adds, “NYSERDA congratulates Syracuse University and its partner organizations on being chosen as an award recipient in the Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge. NYSERDA is proud to provide funding for this project given that manufacturing is the backbone of our local economies. So that this sector may expand in New York, Governor Cuomo has stressed innovation in technology working through public-private partnerships that will stimulate the economy, create jobs and train a skilled workforce.”
AM-TECS will build on Central New York’s long-standing strengths in thermal and environmental control systems by accelerating technology development, workforce training, and export opportunities for more than 30 existing small- and mid-sized manufacturing firms throughout the region. The award underscores both the collaborative strength of the lead partners and the region’s strong potential— based on its deep talent pool, knowledge centers, and vast manufacturing experience—to support the successful transition of existing companies to an advanced manufacturing cluster model.
Robert Simpson, president of CenterState CEO, states, “We have a goal of doubling this region’s exports in the next five years, diversifying our economic base, increasing private investment and creating new jobs. This grant will help us reach these goals by directly supporting export assistance to businesses as outlined in the CenterState Metropolitan Export Initiative. Critical to a successful implementation of this initiative is our ability to target and capture the compelling international growth markets for environmental systems businesses. We look forward to working with the CNY International Business Alliance and thank our partners at MACNY, the SyracuseCoE and Syracuse University for their support and collaboration in the successful application.”
“From the Erie Canal to the Syracuse Center of Excellence, Central New York has a long legacy of pioneering innovations designed to meet the needs of our community, region and world,” says Syracuse University Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor. “The significant support shown for the Advanced Manufacturing-Thermal and Environmental Central Systems Cluster Accelerator—by multiple agencies and partners—affirms both the immense wisdom of building on our long-standing historic strengths and the immense power of cross-sector engagement to drive economic prosperity.”
“The Manufacturers Association of Central New York is excited to be a part of this grant to support the thermal and environmental control systems cluster in Upstate New York,” says Randy Wolken, president of the association. “We at MACNY strongly believe that introducing new advanced manufacturing materials and processes to New York state companies in this cluster will certainly aid in accelerating the cluster’s growth and vitality.”
Robert Trachtenberg, president and CEO of the CNY Technology Development Organization, thanked the SyracuseCoE for its leadership in putting the collaborative project together, adding, “Along with our partners on the project, we will be addressing the needs and opportunities for the 30-plus small- and medium-sized enterprises involved in thermal and environmental control systems in Central New York. We will work to accelerate job creation through focused assistance, including innovation engineering growth services, introduction to emerging technologies and manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement and quality systems.”
Cornelius B. Murphy Jr., president of SUNY ESF, says of the collaboration, “SUNY ESF is proud to be part of the SyracuseCoE /Syracuse University-led AM-TECS initiative. The initiative focuses on a vital economic development opportunity within our region. SUNY ESF, along with the Manufacturers Association of Central New York and our project and industry partners, will provide an AM-TECS training and externship program, as well as a Regional Advanced Manufacturing Symposium and Career Exposition. Our goal is to foster career exploration and development that supports Central New York’s AM-TECS industry. We appreciate the leadership of SyracuseCoE/Syracuse University, our project partners, and our regional collaborators. Linking our region’s public, private, and educational resources is key to ensuring near- and long-term economic vitality.”
Onondaga Community College Interim President Margaret M. “Meg” O’Connell says, “The Small Business Development Center at Onondaga Community College has been providing assistance to small businesses in Central New York for more than 26 years. We are pleased to be a part of this project, recruiting and engaging disadvantaged start-up and existing businesses into the cluster.”
SyracuseCoE is New York State’s Center of Excellence for innovations in environmental and energy systems. SyracuseCoE engages collaborators at more than 200 companies and institutions to address global challenges in clean and renewable energy, indoor environmental quality, and water resources. Its members conduct targeted research, demonstrate new technologies, commercialize innovations, and educate the workforces. Additional information is available at www.syracusecoe.org.
SyracuseCoE partners win $1.9 million in federal awards to accelerate cluster
SyracuseCoE today announced an initiative to accelerate growth of the Central New York industry cluster that manufactures systems to control temperature and environmental quality in a wide range of applications.
The Advanced Manufacturing for Thermal and Environmental Control Systems (AM-TECS) initiative is supported by nearly $1.9 million awarded competitively by five federal agencies. AM-TECS will be conducted by a team of seven institutions and organizations, led by Syracuse University. The team includes CenterState Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CenterState CEO), the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY), NYSTAR, CNY Technology Development Organization, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), and Onondaga Community College. The effort is supported by an additional $1.3 million in matching funds provided by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Empire State Development, CenterState CEO, and MACNY.
The federal awards were made competitively through the 2012 Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge. Economic Development Administration and National Institute of Standards and Technology; the U.S. Department of Energy; and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration and Small Business Administration. The SyracuseCoE team won one of 10 projects awarded nationally from 55 applications.
“This massive federal investment is great news for Central New York and will serve as a catalyst for job creation and further private investment,” says Senator Charles E. Schumer. “I am thrilled that the Economic Development Administration and the other participating federal agencies have invested nearly $1.9 million in this program, which aims to harness Central New York’s strengths in education, technology development and high-tech manufacturing to create jobs.”
“America was built by New York’s manufacturing,” Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says. “Our manufacturers powered our economy through the 20th century and will be the key to fueling our economy in the 21st century. It’s time to see ‘Made In America’ again starting right here in New York. When we harness the full potential we have right here in Central New York, we can spark more growth in clean-tech and high- tech manufacturing by strengthening our businesses and attracting new businesses with our highly skilled, highly trained workforce, and create more family-supporting jobs right here where we need them the most.”
The AM-TECS initiative originated from the new approach to economic development established by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2011. Ten Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) across the state each developed strategic plans based on local strengths and opportunities. The plan developed by the CNY REDC targets strengthening of the region’s existing industry strengths, including advanced manufacturing and clean energy and environmental systems. Through a competitive review process, the CNY REDC plan was judged to be one of four “best plans” in the state, earning the state’s top award of more than $103 million for projects, including $3.3 million in investments that are leveraged in the AM- TECS project.
Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Kenneth Adam states, “We congratulate the Syracuse University-led team on this award, and we are pleased to be their partner in this endeavor, further supporting and advancing the manufacturing industry that is critical in Central New York and across the state. Governor Cuomo believes our best opportunity for the growth of the manufacturing sector lies in strategic partnerships combining the technology strengths of our universities with the production and marketing expertise of our manufacturing community. By leveraging the resources of our ESD/NYSTAR network and by providing a 10 percent state match to the federal award, we are helping provide the tools necessary for economic growth.”
Francis J. Murray Jr., president and CEO of NYSERDA, adds, “NYSERDA congratulates Syracuse University and its partner organizations on being chosen as an award recipient in the Advanced Manufacturing Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge. NYSERDA is proud to provide funding for this project given that manufacturing is the backbone of our local economies. So that this sector may expand in New York, Governor Cuomo has stressed innovation in technology working through public-private partnerships that will stimulate the economy, create jobs and train a skilled workforce.”
AM-TECS will build on Central New York’s long-standing strengths in thermal and environmental control systems by accelerating technology development, workforce training, and export opportunities for more than 30 existing small- and mid-sized manufacturing firms throughout the region. The award underscores both the collaborative strength of the lead partners and the region’s strong potential— based on its deep talent pool, knowledge centers, and vast manufacturing experience—to support the successful transition of existing companies to an advanced manufacturing cluster model.
Robert Simpson, president of CenterState CEO, states, “We have a goal of doubling this region’s exports in the next five years, diversifying our economic base, increasing private investment and creating new jobs. This grant will help us reach these goals by directly supporting export assistance to businesses as outlined in the CenterState Metropolitan Export Initiative. Critical to a successful implementation of this initiative is our ability to target and capture the compelling international growth markets for environmental systems businesses. We look forward to working with the CNY International Business Alliance and thank our partners at MACNY, the SyracuseCoE and Syracuse University for their support and collaboration in the successful application.”
“From the Erie Canal to the Syracuse Center of Excellence, Central New York has a long legacy of pioneering innovations designed to meet the needs of our community, region and world,” says Syracuse University Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor. “The significant support shown for the Advanced Manufacturing-Thermal and Environmental Central Systems Cluster Accelerator—by multiple agencies and partners—affirms both the immense wisdom of building on our long-standing historic strengths and the immense power of cross-sector engagement to drive economic prosperity.”
“The Manufacturers Association of Central New York is excited to be a part of this grant to support the thermal and environmental control systems cluster in Upstate New York,” says Randy Wolken, president of the association. “We at MACNY strongly believe that introducing new advanced manufacturing materials and processes to New York state companies in this cluster will certainly aid in accelerating the cluster’s growth and vitality.”
Robert Trachtenberg, president and CEO of the CNY Technology Development Organization, thanked the SyracuseCoE for its leadership in putting the collaborative project together, adding, “Along with our partners on the project, we will be addressing the needs and opportunities for the 30-plus small- and medium-sized enterprises involved in thermal and environmental control systems in Central New York. We will work to accelerate job creation through focused assistance, including innovation engineering growth services, introduction to emerging technologies and manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement and quality systems.”
Cornelius B. Murphy Jr., president of SUNY ESF, says of the collaboration, “SUNY ESF is proud to be part of the SyracuseCoE /Syracuse University-led AM-TECS initiative. The initiative focuses on a vital economic development opportunity within our region. SUNY ESF, along with the Manufacturers Association of Central New York and our project and industry partners, will provide an AM-TECS training and externship program, as well as a Regional Advanced Manufacturing Symposium and Career Exposition. Our goal is to foster career exploration and development that supports Central New York’s AM-TECS industry. We appreciate the leadership of SyracuseCoE/Syracuse University, our project partners, and our regional collaborators. Linking our region’s public, private, and educational resources is key to ensuring near- and long-term economic vitality.”
Onondaga Community College Interim President Margaret M. “Meg” O’Connell says, “The Small Business Development Center at Onondaga Community College has been providing assistance to small businesses in Central New York for more than 26 years. We are pleased to be a part of this project, recruiting and engaging disadvantaged start-up and existing businesses into the cluster.”
A Model for Green Energy and Environmental Systems
Smart Grid – Hardware and Software Systems Innovation
Smart Grid
Hardware and Software Systems Innovation
Moderated by: Hugh Henderson jr,. P.E. – CDH Energy Corp.
Featured Presentations By:
David Manning, NYS Smart Grid Consortium
Nicholas Ritts, National Grid
Prasanta Ghosh, Syracuse University
Moderated by: Seth Mulligan, Executive Director, Clean Tech Center
Solar Energy – Advancements in Solar Technology
Advancements in Solar Technology
Featuring Presentations from:
Ed Gunn, Sales Manager, SunMaxx Solar
Eric Schiff, Professor of Physics, Syracuse University
Charles Hermann, Program Manager, New York Power Authority
Moderated by: Jim Olcott, Energy Service Group Manager, C&S Companies
Combined Heat and Power
Combined Heat and Power
Featured Presentation By:
Mike Kelleher, Director of Renewable Energy Systems at SUNY ESF
Edward Kear, Senior Project Manager for the Combind Heat and Power Demonstration Program, NYSERDA
Moderated by: Hugh Henderson jr,. P.E. – CDH Energy Corp.
SyracuseCoE, R&T Forum – Combined Heat and Power 1 of 4
SyracuseCoE, R&T Forum – Combined Heat and Power 2 of 4
SyracuseCoE, R&T Forum – Combined Heat and Power 4 of 4
Progress Toward Onondaga Lake Restoration
e2e Material Work Station Was Named a ‘Best New Product’ at NeoCon 2012
SyracuseCoE Named Onondaga County Recycler of the Year
The Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) will recognize five businesses and not-for-profits as Recyclers of the Year 2011 during a ceremony on March 1 at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.
The Recyclers of the year are: Legrand/Pass & Seymour in the business category; Roberts Office Furniture Concepts Inc. in the manufacturing category; roji tea lounge in the food service category; Syracuse Center of Excellence in the education category and Upstate Medical University in the medical category.
Each will receive a plaque made of 100 percent recycled glass and wood harvested from fallen Colorado pine trees.
For more information about OCRRA, visit www.ocrra.org.
SyracuseCoE to Host “Spring Greening” Teacher Training
Looking to learn ways to “green” your classroom, lessons, and school? Then don’t miss the second annual “Spring Greening” teacher training and workshop at the Syracuse Center of Excellence. Hosted by the SyracuseCoE Center for Sustainable Community Solutions, Partners for Education & Business, GreeningUSA, OCRRA and Onondaga Community College, this event will highlight STEM innovations in classrooms, share resources and ideas, and much more!
– Space is limited
– Registration is complimentary
– Funding available for substitutes if needed
– Refreshments throughout the day
Agenda
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Keynote, Sessions and Exhibits
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Optional STEM Bus Tour w/lunch & stipend
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Optional tour of SyracuseCoE LEED Platinum HQ (for non-bus tour participants)
STEM Session tracks are “Waste to Resource” and “Going Green: Teacher to Teacher Exchange.” Sessions include:
– Composting in the Classroom
– Schoolwide Go Green Plans
– Funding Opportunities and Resources
– Subject Area Roundtable Discussions
Flow Visualization Lab Explores Bio-Inspired Propulsion
Advanced Lighting
Advanced Lighting
SyracuseCoE to Host Forum on Advanced Lighting Technologies
On May 8, 2012, Syracuse Center of Excellence (SyracuseCoE) will host a forum on Advanced Lighting Technologies. Part of a larger series of Research and Technology forums which will highlight cutting edge research by academic and industry leaders as well as current market drivers and trends, this upcoming forum will feature presentations from Daniel Frering, Lighting Research Center, Eugene Schuler, The Lighting Cultivator, and Joe Casper, Ephesus Technologies; all of whom are leaders in lighting technologies.
Daniel Frering is currently the Manager of Education for the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he directs the Education Programs including teaching, and course and curriculum development. Mr. Frering holds a graduate degree in education and has also studied lighting as part of the Master of Science in Lighting program at the LRC. He holds a “Lighting Certification” (LC) from the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP). Mr. Frering teaches courses and seminars in lighting technology, daylighting, control systems, and lighting applications. His current research includes the evaluation of daylighting technologies, photovoltaic outdoor lighting systems, and energy-efficient lighting for commercial buildings.
Eugene Schuler is currently Executive Director of the Lighting Cultivator, a not-for-profit formed to foster a network of lighting companies in New York State. He is also a consultant on high technology, technology transfer, economic development and business incubation. From 2004 to 2006 he was the Chief Administrative Officer of the Ordway Research Institute, a not-for-profit, freestanding corporation with specific medical research themes and a mission to translate basic science observations into therapeutic applications. He has written articles and presented workshops on technology transfer issues, academic-industry relations, university economic development models and other topics related to the university research enterprise. Mr. Schuler earned a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and an M.P.A. from the University at Albany.
Joe Casper is President of Ephesus Technologies and has over 29 years of experience in advanced technology development. Prior to joining Ephesus Technologies, Joe managed the nanotechnology development efforts central to Lockheed Martin’s critical technology fulfillment and business needs. In 1996, Joe lead the started up of WaferTech LLC, a $1.4B semiconductor facility in Camas, Washington. WaferTech was the first pure-play foundry in USA. WaferTech generated more than $750M in revenue and employed over 1400 people within just five years. He earned a B.S./M.S. in Chemical and Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute