HOPKINS POWER PLANT TOUR and ASME SLS ORLANDO MEETING

STUDENTS ---

Many of us have recently had the privilege of attending either the HOPKINS POWER PLANT TOUR or the ASME SLS (Student Leadership Seminar) in ORLANDO. What I request is that two (different) students step forward and write brief summaries of these events for publication in both the ENGINEERING CLUB BLOG and the ASME MONTHLY NEWSLETTER.

If you are willing to volunteer for this job, please email me ASAP (As Soon As Possible) with your choice of assignment and a proposed submittal date. I'll post the names of the two report-writers on the BLOG and via EMAIL as soon as I receive responses.

If selected, you should at least run a spell-check on your work, but I will proof-read and edit as necessary. So don't be fearful of giving it a "try."

Remember, ultimately, as a professional you will "get paid" for writing reports. Science involves the dissemination of information. And, although I'm asking for a descriptive summary, not an analytical report, this can be a start to your writing experience.

--- DJ

SM 243
850-201-8120 (Office)
850-201-8119 (FAX)
jonesd@tcc.fl.edu

ASK AN "ENERGY QUESTION!"

THIS MESSAGE WAS SENT BY DEAN FRANK BROWN TO ALL THE SCIENCE AND MATH INSTRUCTORS.

IF YOU COULD ASK ONE QUESTION OF THESE PANELISTS, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

SEND YOU QUESTION IN TO AARON.

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(1) Town Hall Meeting on Energy: co-sponsored by the TCC Engineering Club – Here are some details from Aaron Bauldree:

On February 20 at the Mary Brogan Museum, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers is holding the 5th Annual Engineers Town Hall Meeting at 7:00 pm. The topic is "Florida’s Energy Challenges - How do we Measure Up". The goal of this meeting is to address where Florida stands on meeting state, national, and global power and energy challenges, progress we've made, and where we're heading. Some of the topics covered will be:

􀂃 Greenhouse gas and emissions reduction

􀂃 Renewable and alternative energy

􀂃 Energy conservation

􀂃 Energy supply

􀂃 Fulfilling current and projected energy needs

􀂃 Ability to generate, transmit, and distribute electric power

􀂃 Ability to generate, store, and distribute fuel

􀂃 Traditional and alternative fuel vehicles

􀂃 Protection of energy supply during emergencies

􀂃 Energy efficiency in power and fuel consumption

This meeting, that will be televised on WFSU, will consist of a welcome speech from the President of TCC, Dr. Bill Law, followed by a keynote speech by Gov. Crist (invited). This will be followed by followed by a moderated discussion with a group of panelists, and questions from participants/attendees. The panel of experts will consist of:

Senator Mike Bennett - Chair, Committee on Communications and Public Utilities

Representative Stan Mayfield - Chair, Environmental and Natural Resources Council

Secretary Michael Sole - Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection

Chair, Gov.’s Action Team on Energy and Climate Change

Chairman Lisa Polak Edgar (invited) - Florida Public Service Commission

Mr. Tommy Boroughs - Chair, Florida Energy Commission

Mrs. Susan Story (invited) - President and CEO, Gulf Power Corporation

If you could ask this panel of experts one question concerning energy, what would it be?

Aaron is collecting questions to be asked during this forum. Please consider submitting a question or getting questions from your students concerning the topics outlined above. Questions may be submitted electronically to bauld9a5@mymail.tcc.fl.edu. If you have questions, please contact Aaron at 850-251-9955. Please see the attached flyer.