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The Technology and Policy Program presents
Issues in Technology and Policy
2009 IAP Seminar Series
All seminars meet in E51-145
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Many policy issues involve the application, commercialization, and
control of technologies. This annual seminar series explores selected
issues in technology and policy, such as technology & policy issues
related to global warming, problems with the country's air
transportation system, and other current topics. Bring a brown bag
lunch; light refreshments will be provided.
TPP IAP Seminar Series Schedule
Tuesday Jan. 13th Noon–1:30 pm E51-145
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Carbon Efficient Supply Chains
Edgar Blanco, Research Associate, Center for Transportation and
Logistics
In this presentation we will introduce the key challenges in
determining the carbon footprint of supply chains. We will discuss
how public-private partnerships could be used to overcome some of
these challenges. We will use the EPA Smartway Program as an example
of aligning multiple incentives to achieve transparency and
collaboration within the supply chain.
Tuesday Jan. 20th Noon–1:30 pm E51-145
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Optimization and Multi-Stakeholder Objectives for Air Transportation
Systems
Hamsa Balakrishnan, Assistant Professor of Aeronautics and
Astronautics and Engineering Systems
The design and operation of air transportation systems pose many
control and optimization challenges. We would like to increase the
efficiency of operations and their robustness, but need to take into
account other stakeholder objectives such as maintaining safety and
limiting environmental impact. This talk will discuss the challenges
posed by uncertainty due to weather, airline competition and
environmental concerns.
Tuesday Jan. 27th Noon–1:30 pm E51-145
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On the Road in 2035: Reducing Transportation's Petroleum Consumption
and GHG Emissions
John Heywood, Sun Jae Professor of Mechanical Engineering
This seminar will summarize the findings in the recent report of the
same name. The multi-year research program assessed the technology
and fuels that could be developed and commercialized in light-duty
vehicles over the next 25 years, their potential impact on fuel
consumption and greenhouse gas emissions during the production and
use of both fuels and vehicles, and the policy and fiscal measures
that would be needed.
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Sponsored by the Technology and Policy Program, Engineering Systems
Division.
http://tppserver.mit.edu/
http://student.mit.edu/iap/nstechpo.html
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Renee J. Robins
Director of Special Projects, Technology and Policy Program
Director of Program Integration, MIT-Portugal Program
MIT Engineering Systems Division
77 Massachusetts Avenue, Room E40-381
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 253-7662 (tel) (617) 452-2599 (fax)
[email protected] (email)
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