Events
Tuesday, February 6, 1:00 – 2:00 “Powering Down Technology”
Presented by Janine Jacques, Computer Information Systems Lecturer, University of New Hampshire
Description: It is evident that the new millennium is consuming more and paying a higher premium for energy. Economists suggest that the global demand for energy is a result of the expansion of China and India, the war in Iraq, the hurricanes in the Gulf Coast and the proliferation of powerful computers (Patton 2006). Since the expansion of foreign nations, the conflict in Iraq and Mother Nature are all outside of our immediate control, this discussion will focus on managing the impact of computer technology on the nation’s power consumption.
Janine Jacques has completed a Masters in Business Administration, a Masters in Computer Information Systems and is currently finishing her dissertation requirement for a Ph.D. in Information Systems. With 15 years of industry experience managing technology and staff, Jacques brings her real world experience into the classroom where she teaches Database Management, Information Security, Networking Computers, Technical Project Management, Web Programming and Systems Analysis and Design. Her research interests include; Ubiquitous Computing, Data Center Design, Energy Consumption, Project Management and Technical Trends.
Tuesday, February 27, 1:00 – 2:00 Energy Conservation Project at UNH Manchester
Presented by Will Dunlay, Energy Engineer, Control Technologies, Inc.
Dunlay will present the results of an energy conservation project at the University of New Hampshire Manchester campus. The project reduced campus energy use by 35%. The presentation will reveal the details of the project and an accounting of the energy saved and comment on the broader implications of this highly successful project.
Dunlay was introduced to energy engineering while a graduate student at UMASS, took a detour into DOE research, and then got a world of practical experience with the progressive energy department at Hannaford Bros. Now, with energy at the heart of issues as diverse as the environment, the economy, national security, and quality of life, Dunlay is a passionate advocate for change in the way we use energy.
Control Technologies, Inc. is one of the largest Systems Integrators in New Hampshire, Vermont, and the New York City metro area, providing innovative solutions for web-based facility automation, control of building environments, multi-site facilities management, and energy and operational costs reduction. They may be found on the web at, www.controltechinc.com.
Tuesday, March 20, 6pm "Sustainable Business"
Presented by Walt Alderman, Lecturer in Business
Consumers today are buying with their conscience. Better educated with access to more information, they are thinking about the impact their purchases have on the world around them. In this environment sustainability is a competitive advantage for businesses because consumers prefer the most sustainable option.
Our current culture presents a gold mine of opportunities to provide an existing good or service is a more sustainable way. Come explore this new frontier.