On May 10, from 1:15-2:45 pm EDT, join moderator Paul
Rowland, Executive Director of the Association for Advancement of
Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), and a panel of higher education and industry thought
leaders to discuss ways these sectors can increase collaboration to further the
goals of the UN’s RIO +20 conference in areas including research, education,
workforce preparation, sustainable practices, engineering solutions.
Rowland, Executive Director of the Association for Advancement of
Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), and a panel of higher education and industry thought
leaders to discuss ways these sectors can increase collaboration to further the
goals of the UN’s RIO +20 conference in areas including research, education,
workforce preparation, sustainable practices, engineering solutions.
He will be hosting a panel of experts:
- Chantal
Line Carpentier, Sustainable Development Officer in the UN’s
Department of Economic and Social Affairs, will offer a background on the Rio
+20 conference, and what the UN hopes to accomplish. - Alan
Hecht, Director of Sustainable Development at the EPA’s Office of
Research and Development, has been leading a research strategy to support
transitioning sustainability from a concept into practice. - Roy
Koch, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Portland
State University, oversees the academic mission of the state’s largest
University with nearly 30,000 students and 1,500 professors. - Rose
Johnson, President of Haywood Community College, built a legacy by
integrating sustainability not only into the campus, but also into the school’s
curriculum. - Dennis
McGinn, President of the American Council on Renewable Energy
(ACORE), brings a military and defense background to the panel, along with
ACORE’s work to bring all forms of renewable energy into the mainstream of the
US economy. - Jennifer
Layke, Director of Johnson Controls’ Institute for Building
Efficiency, leads the Institute’s research agenda and collaborations with a
global network of experts working with high performance buildings and smart
energy systems. She brings a background of climate policy and renewable energy
market development. - Neil
Hawkins, Dow’s Vice President of Sustainability and Environment,
Health, and Safety, drives the company’s strategy and implementation of
sustainability programs, is a frequent keynote speaker in global forums on
sustainability, and was part of the committee who produced the EPA’s ‘Green
Book,’ guidelines for incorporating sustainability into the Agency.
