DOE Announces Upcoming EERE Webinars on Innovative Inventions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and More
November 30, 2012
EERE offers webinars to the public on a range of subjects, from adopting the latest energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies to training for the clean energy workforce. Webinars are free; however, advanced registration is typically required. You can also watch archived webinars and browse previously aired videos, slides, and transcripts.
Upcoming Webinars
December 4: Live Webcast on Accelerating Innovation: Spark!
Webinar Sponsors: Oak Ridge National Laboratory and EERE Energy Innovation Portal
The Energy Department, in partnership with the Battelle Commercialization Council of Labs, will present a live webcast titled "Accelerating Innovation: Spark!" on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. This webcast will feature market-focused presentations about Oak Ridge National Laboratory's most promising inventions, and will be broken into three main topic areas: Innovative Technologies for Disruptive Products, Advanced Transportation Technologies, and Information and Knowledge Management. Following the presentations, attendees will be able to participate in a live question-and-answer session with the researchers.
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December 5: Live Webcast on International Collaboration to Advance Bioenergy Research
Webinar Sponsor: EERE Biomass Program
The Energy Department will present a live webcast titled "Global Solutions for Global Challenges: International Collaborations to Advance Bioenergy Research" on December 5, 2012, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The webcast will highlight the progress of ongoing research collaboration among scientists supported by the Energy Department and researchers from China, Brazil, Canada, Finland, and other countries. Department of Energy National Laboratory scientists will discuss their collaboration on feedstock logistics and biomass conversion technologies that will accelerate the commercialization of advanced biofuels. The webinar will feature the International Organization for Standardization—an initiative to foster robust international sustainable biofuels markets through better performance metrics. Space is limited.
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December 6, 2012: Live Webcast on the National Training and Education Resource (NTER)
Webinar Sponsor: EERE Education and Workforce Development
The Energy Department will present a live webcast titled "NTER: A Revolutionary New Online Training Platform" on Thursday, December 6, 2012, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. NTER offers a state-of-the art, open-source web-based interactive learning environment for developing customizable training programs and materials. It is designed to integrate advanced technology, simulation-based learning, and findings from learning science to meet the needs of the diverse 21st century workforce. As an open source platform, it serves learners by allowing them to acquire new skills at a time, place, and pace that is convenient to them. NTER facilitates training programs across a wide range of applications, including home energy audits, mathematics and engineering education, and manufacturing industries. This webcast will provide an introduction to NTER, including how to use and expand NTER. Come learn and explore how NTER may be a resource for you.
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December 12: Live Webcast on Upgrading Processes to Produce Bio-Based Hydrocarbon Fuels
Webinar Sponsor: EERE Biomass Program
The Energy Department will present a live webcast titled "Upgrading Renewable and Sustainable Carbohydrates for the Production of High Energy Density Fuels" on December 12, 2012, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The webcast will highlight the development of green hydrocarbon fuels as renewable alternatives to petrochemical feedstocks. Lignocellulose is a promising carbon-neutral source of energy that is derived from wood, agricultural waste, and woody grasses. Carbohydrates obtained from the hydrolysis of lignocellulose constitute the most abundant renewable organic carbon source on the planet. Because they are naturally-produced on a large scale, the resulting sugars have the greatest potential to supplement the supply of petrochemical-derived transportation fuel. Researchers will discuss investigations aimed at obtaining high energy-density hydrocarbon fuels from non-food-based carbohydrate sources. Space is limited.
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Past Webinars
November 20: Webinar on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Manufacturing R&D Opportunities
Webinar Sponsor: EERE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program
The Fuel Cell Technologies and Advanced Manufacturing Offices held a joint webinar to provide an overview of activities related to manufacturing research and development (R&D), including potential funding opportunities for hydrogen and fuel cell related manufacturing R&D. Office representatives provided an overview to stakeholders on existing activities as well as plans, particularly related to Manufacturing Demonstration Facilities and Innovative Manufacturing Initiatives. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on priorities, needs, and gaps related to manufacturing processes and R&D for the hydrogen and fuel cell industry.
November 13: Webinar on Fuel Cell Mobile Lighting
Webinar Sponsor: EERE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Program
Fuel cell-powered mobile lighting systems are used in many industries, from construction to entertainment. In this webinar, Fuel Cell Mobile Light Project partners Sandia National Laboratories, Altergy Systems, and Multiquip discussed their recent activities. With support from the U.S. Department of Energy, Sandia, Boeing, Altergy, and Multiquip developed the light tower to meet a need for transportable, indoor or outdoor lighting that can be operated safely and continuously without ventilation. Mobile lighting can be used in the construction industry for road maintenance, general construction, and industrial applications; in the aviation ground support industry in support of general airport operations and servicing of commercial aircrafts; and in the entertainment industry for lighting for events like the Golden Globes.
