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NIATT
University of Idaho
115 Engineering Physics Building
Moscow, ID
83844-0901
208/885-0576
208/885-2877 (fax)
NIATT@uidaho.edu

 

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Conference Schedule and Workshop Descriptions

Location: Idaho Commons, University of Idaho campus

Schedule

September 22, 2005 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
 

 

Introduction and Welcome
Idaho Commons, Clearwater/Whitewater Rooms, University of Idaho campus

Michael Kyte, Director, National Institute for Advanced Transportation Technology, University of Idaho
The Honorable Marshall Comstock, Mayor, City of Moscow

Keynote speakers

"Beyond Context -- Setting the Stage for Sustainable Communities."
Jean Brittingham, Vice President, CH2M-Hill, Chicago, Illinois

Don Forbes, Vice-President, HNTB Corporation, Chicago, Illinois

"Transportation for Sustainable Campus Communities"
Will Toor, Boulder County, Colorado Commissioner

“Seeking Healthy Buildings: Human Health, Planet Health"
Eva Matsuzaki, principal, Matsuzaki Architects Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia

"The University of California System's Groundbreaking Commitment to Green Building and Clean Energy"
Matthew St. Clair, Sustainability Specialist, University of California, Office of the President

"Assessing Campus Sustainability While Teaching Sustainability: Integrating Facilities and Academics"
Dr. Mark Stemen, Coordinator for the Environmental Studies Program,  California State University, Chico.

12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Lunch and discussion
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Workshop sessions

Workshop Track 1. Campus and Local Transportation (Crest Room)
Workshop Track 2. Sustainable Energy Lab and Transit Facility (Horizon Room)
Workshop Track 3. Integration of Sustainability into the Curriculum (Aurora Room)
Workshop Track 4. Land Use and Sustainable Development (Whitewater Room)
Workshop Track 5. Biodiesel Fuel Production (Clearwater Room)

September 23, 2005 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Workshop sessions

Workshop Track 1. Campus and Local Transportation (Crest Room)
Workshop Track 2. Sustainable Energy Lab and Transit Facility (Horizon Room)
Workshop Track 3. Integration of Sustainability into the Curriculum (Aurora Room)
Workshop Track 4. Land Use and Sustainable Development (Whitewater Room)
Workshop Track 5. Biodiesel Fuel Production (Clearwater Room)

12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Lunch and discussions
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Summary, integration of activities, future plans (Clearwater-Whitewater Rooms)

Workshop Track 1. Campus and Local Transportation (Crest Room)

Facilitator:
William McLaughlin, Professor, Department of Conservation Social Sciences, University of Idaho

How can we make transportation to and within the University of Idaho campus more sustainable and environmentally-friendly?  What does a sustainable transportation system mean for the university?  What plans, policies, and programs should be considered?  We intend to learn about campus transportation needs and how alternative modes of transportation might be more effectively used on campus to meet the needs of students, faculty, and staff.  We also intend to develop recommendations and actions that can be considered and implemented by the campus community.  Geoff Straw (Manager of UniTrans, University of California, Davis student-run transit system) and Will Toor (Boulder County, Colorado, Commissioner) will describe case studies based on their experiences. 
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Workshop Track 2. Sustainable Energy Lab and Transit Facility (Horizon Room)

Facilitators:
Bruce Haglund, Professor, Graduate Program in Architecture, University of Idaho
Eva Matsuzaki, Principal, Matsuzaki Architects, Vancouver, British Columbia
Don Blackketter, Professor and Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Idaho

How can we design and build a Sustainable Energy Laboratory and Transit Facility?  This hands-on workshop is an interdisciplinary design charette facilitated by Bruce Haglund, Eva Matsuzaki, Don Blackketter, and UI graduate students from the School of Architecture.  During the charette, we will form four to six interdisciplinary teams to explore site and building features for a proposed Sustainable Energy Lab and Transit Facility on the UI campus. At the end of the workshop each team will present their vision to the whole group. This workshop will provide broad insights into the complexity of designing a truly sustainable site and building that meets the research and operational requirements of the university's clean vehicle and fuels program. Participants' ideas will inform the design process as the basis for a term-long architecture studio project. 
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Workshop Track 3. Integration of Sustainability into the Curriculum (Aurora Room)

Facilitator:
Don Crawford, Director, Environmental Science Program, University of Idaho

How can we integrate sustainability into our curriculum?  President Tim White signed the Talloires Declaration on behalf of the University of Idaho in March 2005. His signing of the declaration committed the University of Idaho to developing a sustainability plan for the university that includes integration of environmental sustainability concepts into all aspects of the university's curriculum. This workshop will examine the approaches used by other institutions of higher education to successfully integrate sustainability into their curricula. Workshop leaders will include University of Idaho faculty involved in core curriculum development and teaching, University of Idaho students, community educators, and outside experts who have been directly involved in sustainability curriculum development at other universities. The primary goal of the workshop will be to develop of an initial approach and plan for integrating sustainability into the University of Idaho curriculum. An outcome of the workshop will be the presentation of this plan to the University community for further discussion. 
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Workshop Track 4. Land Use and Sustainable Development (Whitewater Room)

Facilitators:
Jean Brittingham, Vice-President, CH2M-Hill, Chicago, Illinois
Don Forbes, Vice-President, HNTB Corporation, Chicago, Illinois

How can we use sustainability concepts in land use and transportation decisions within the Moscow community and region? This workshop will focus how local decision makers and agency staff can consider sustainability and environmental issues as they assess one concept now being discussed in the region: the ring road.  How can this project meet the future transportation needs of the region and what issues must local decision makers consider as this project begins to take shape.  How does the concept of context sensitive solutions help support the development of this concept?  What information is needed to support the discussion of this concept?
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Workshop Track 5. Biodiesel Fuel Production (Clearwater Room)

Facilitator:
Jon Van Gerpen, Professor and Chair, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Idaho

How can we develop a biodiesel fuel production facility on the Palouse?  With the cost of gasoline on the rise in America drivers are looking to alternative fuels for the future. One of the most promising fuels is biodiesel. The University of Idaho has been a leader in this field for over a decade. This workshop will focus on the obstacles surrounding the construction of a production plant, public awareness and regional investment. The desired outcome would include the formation of a task group to address obstacles to commercialization of biodiesel and to facilitate local plant development, biodiesel use in centrally-fueled fleets, and installation of a public fueling station.
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Those who register for the conference are asked to choose ONE topic/workshop in which to be involved during the conference.