Engineering Policy and Leadership Institute

Engineering Thematic Year

Iowa State University and the Engineering Policy and Leadership Institute are rolling out the first Engineering Thematic Year on Energy Security and Sustainability that will run from September 23, 2008, through April 23, 2009. The objective of each thematic year is to provide lawmakers and other key constituencies with thoughtful, well-articulated information that can help them in policy-making decisions.

This year's program will engage national experts to present their views on energy as it relates to national security, politics, supply and demand, efficiencies, renewable and non-renewable alternatives, economics and food production. This will be done through monthly events that include formal presentations delivered by distinguished guests, followed by roundtable discussions involving experts in the field being addressed.

Findings from all events will be analyzed and then synthesized into a final report which will be provided to Iowa State University constituencies. As a culmination of each thematic year, these findings will be formally presented and discussed at the Thematic Year Capstone Summit in the fall of 2009.

Download the November 10, 2009, Thematic Year event flyer

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