. "Appendix B: Symposium Agenda." Engineering and Environmental Challenges: Technical Symposium on Earth Systems Engineering. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2002.
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Engineering and Environmental Challenges: Technical Symposium on Earth Systems Engineering
B 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
8:45 am
Welcome
John H. Gibbons(NAE 1994)—NAE Senior Fellow
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
9:30 am
Introduction of panel
9:35 am
Main speaker
Robert M. White(NAE 1968)—President Emeritus, NAE; Principal, Washington Advisory Group
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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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
8:45 am
Welcome
John H. Gibbons (NAE 1994)—NAE Senior Fellow
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
9:30 am
Introduction of panel
9:35 am
Main speaker
Robert M. White (NAE 1968)—President Emeritus, NAE; Principal, Washington Advisory Group
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
10:20 am
Discussion (Q&A)
10:40 am
Break
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Session Two
Using Biological Activity for Humanity’s Benefit
11:10 am
Introduction of panel
11:15 am
Main speaker
Maxine F. Singer (NAS 1979, IOM 1979)—President, Carnegie Institution
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
12:00 am
Discussion (Q&A)
12:20–1:30 pm
Lunch
Session Three
Engineers and Policy Makers: Partners in Developing and Implementing Solutions
1:30 pm
Introduction of panel
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
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
2:20 pm
Discussion (Q&A)
2:40 pm
Break
Session Four
Rethinking Today’s Cities: Designing Tomorrow’s Urban Centers
3:10 pm
Introduction of panel
3:15 pm
Main speaker
George Bugliarello (NAE 1987)—Chancellor, Polytechnic University
3:40 pm
Short responses from
Lawrence T. Papay (NAE 1987)—Vice President for the Integrated Solutions Sector, SAIC
Geeta Pradhan—Director, Sustainable Boston
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4:00 pm
Discussion (Q&A)
4:20 pm
Closing Remarks
4:30 pm
Adjourn—Reception in the Great Hall
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