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Sept 14 to 16, 2008: International PODCAR Conference on Sustainable Transportation, Ithaca, NY.
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Sept 29 & 30, 2008: Creating Resilience in Sustainable Communities, 2008 Syracuse CoE Symposium, Oncenter, Syracuse.
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Oct. 3, 2008: Building a Greener Adirondacks, Tupper Lake, NY.
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April 29, 2009: Accelerate 2009, Oncenter, Syracuse.
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Sept 13-17, 2009: Healthy Buildings 2009, Oncenter, Syracuse.
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HURRY! EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPT. 5 ... for the 8th Annual Syracuse CoE Symposium at the Oncenter, Sept. 29 and 30. Speakers include:
· Majora Carter, founder of Sustainable South Bronx
· Kevin Surace, CEO, Serious Materials
· John D. Spengler, School of Public Health, Harvard University
· Peter V. Nielsen, Aalborg University, Denmark
· J. Marty Anderies, School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State
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· Keith Tidball, Civic Ecology Initiative, Cornell University
· David Doyle, US Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7
Plus ... a look at "Resilience in Action" from around the US; an interactive review of Syracuse CoE's Technology Roadmaps; the launch of "Green CNY," a new Post-Standard supplement; and more!
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Greetings!
In this issue of
eNews, discover the latest news and events from the Syracuse CoE and its Members. Remember, if you wish to forward news, dates, or ideas to the
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Resiliency Experts Anderies and Tidball to Speak at Syracuse CoE Symposium, Sept. 29-30
Two experts in the resiliency of urban communities--Keith Tidball and J. Marty Anderies--will speak at the 2008 Syracuse CoE Symposium, Sept. 29 and 30, at the Oncenter, Syracuse. Tidball (below left) serves as Associate Director of the Civic Ecology Initiative at Cornell University where he helps people organize, learn, and act in ways that increase their capacity to withstand--and where appropriate, to grow from--environmental change and uncertainty. J. Marty Anderies (below right) is Assistant Professor in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University (ASU). His research focuses on how ecological, behavioral, social, and institutional factors generate vulnerabilities and/or enhance resilience and robustness in social-ecological systems. Together with Kenote Speaker Majora Carter and Matt Raimi of Raimi+Associates, Tidball and Anderies will anchor the Symposium's theme of "Creating Resilience in Sustainable Communities." For more information on the Syracuse CoE Symposium, click here.
 
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SUNY-ESF Scientists to Turn Butter Sculpture into Biofuel
Nine hundred pounds of butter, sculpted into a tribute to New York state's dairy farmers and positioned as a traditional centerpiece attraction at the New York State Fair, will end up fueling the vehicle fleet at Syracuse CoE Platinum Partner SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF). College scientists, in collaboration with the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council, Inc. and the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency, will make the butter into biodiesel at the production facility on the SUNY-ESF campus. "Thirty-seven percent of the college's fleet runs on some form of renewable energy, including biodiesel," says SUNY-ESF President Cornelius B. Murphy, Jr. "Using the butter sculpture is a unique way to fuel our fleet." For the complete story, click here.
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SU's Cantor Calls for Universities to Sustain Communities and Economies
"Sustaining our environment is about sustaining our collective future. It's about the health and welfare of peoples all over the globe--and that means it is also about justice, as we seek to ensure that the voices of the least powerful among us are heard when decisions are being made that affect all of us ... " So begins an editorial by Nancy Cantor, Chancellor and President of Syracuse CoE Platinum Partner Syracuse University, in "Sustainability: The Journal of Record." Cantor goes on to explain how universities must become both engines of research and economic development, citing Syracuse CoE--which SU helped create along with 30 other firms, institutions, and agencies--as an example of how "we can leverage the best of our collective knowledge" to address global challenges. For the complete article, click here.
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Constellation Energy Serves Wind Power for the 2008 US Open
A subsidiary of Syracuse CoE Gold Partner Constellation Energy is helping to turn the court green at the 2008 US Open in Flushing, NY. Constellation NewEnergy (CNE) will supply an estimated 2,000 wind Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to the US Tennis Association (USTA) to match the electricity consumption at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for the duration of the US Open held Aug. 25 through Sept. 7, 2008. "We're proud to be serving this year's US Open with clean, wind-generated energy," said Michael Kagan, president of Constellation NewEnergy. "By matching their electricity usage with renewable energy, the USTA and other sports associations across America are helping to lead the effort to address the environmental and energy challenges we face around the globe." For the complete story, click here.
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USGBC Opens LEED 2009 for Second Comment Period
Syracuse CoE Charter Member the US Green Building Council (USGBC) has opened LEED 2009 for second public comment. LEED 2009 is a new version of the rating system that delivers against key environmental and human health impacts and puts in place a transparent framework for weighting credits accordingly, based on the best available science. The first public comment period for LEED 2009 ran May 19 through June 22, 2008, receiving 5,800 comments. The second public comment period will be open through 5 pm PT September 2, 2008. The short time frame reflects the fact that only changes made in response to the first public comment period are now up for comment. For more information, click here.
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Wind Energy Powers Residential Buildings on University of Rochester Campus
This fall, when students at Syracuse CoE Charter Member the University of Rochester switch on their lights or watch TV, they will contribute to a cleaner environment because 100% of the electricity used in residential life buildings on the River Campus is now offset with wind energy. "Our students are environmentally conscious, and we're making every effort to support and encourage their sustainable practices," says University President Joel Seligman. "Making a commitment to wind power is just one more way we can reduce our environmental footprint." The university has purchased 11.6 million kWh of renewable energy credits (RECs) for the next two years. New York State wind farms will supply 5% of the RECs, while the remaining 95% will come from the wind energy nationwide. For the complete story, click here.
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Grants for Growth Posts Oct. 3 Deadline for New Round
The New York's Creative Core "Grants for Growth" (GFG) program is a unique seed program that offers up to $75,000 in matching funds for innovative applied research projects between universities and industry that have the potential to improve business competitiveness and create jobs. Through a combination of grants and long-term, no-interest loans, the program seeks to give companies in Central Upstate New York greater access to the unique knowledge, expertise, and educational resources available at regional research institutions. The deadline for next round of grants is Oct. 3, 2008. For more information and an application form, click here.
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NY's Pollution Prevention Institute to Help Industry
Pete Grannis, Commissioner of Syracuse CoE Member the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, hosted an open house Aug. 22 at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), showcasing the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute, also known as NYSP2I. This new institute intends to help New York state businesses be more sustainable by applying cleaner production and product stewardship practices. These practices have proven to reduce environmental impact, while enhancing the economic viability of industry. RIT was named host of NYSP2I and is partnering with Syracuse CoE Platinum Partner Clarkson University and Charter Members SUNY-Buffalo and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, as well as New York's Regional Technology Development centers, to create a statewide network for technology development and information dissemination in the areas of pollution prevention and sustainable design and manufacturing. This network will utilize 16 research and development test beds across the state. Capabilities of these test beds will include environmental engineering of nanomaterials and printing applications at RIT, green processing and biofuels testing at Clarkson, polymer processing and testing at Rensselaer, and sustainable chemical processes at SUNY-Buffalo. For the complete story, click here.
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US DoE Announces Research and Technology Transfer Funding Opportunities
The US Department of Energy (US DoE) will soon begin accepting Phase I grant applications from qualified small businesses for the upcoming FY 2009 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. A detailed Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) describing research areas in which applications are sought will be available mid September 2008. Small businesses with strong research capabilities in science or engineering in any of the research areas sought are encouraged to apply. The deadline for submission of grant applications will be no later than mid-November 2008. Refer to the FOA for exact submission and deadline dates. Successful applicants (approximately 300 for SBIR and 30 for STTR) may receive up to $100,000 for a Phase I grant for a period of about nine months to develop the feasibility of the idea. For a preliminary list of research topics, click here.
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Please pass on our
news and events, all examples of how Syracuse CoE federation Members continue to
drive sustainable industry in Central Upstate New York and beyond!
Sincerely,
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Martin Walls, eNews Editor
Communications Manager
Syracuse Center of Excellence
315-443-8951
mwalls@syracusecoe.org
Mark Lichtenstein, Senior Editor
Director of Operations and Outreach
315-443-5678
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Luciana Amodeo, Writer
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