MEDIA ADVISORY
What: The Ford Sustainable Technologies Conference
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011
Where: Marvin I. Danto Engineering Development Center, Wayne State University, 5050 Anthony Wayne Drive, Detroit, MI
More info:
Co-sponsored by the Wayne State University Office of Campus Sustainability, the College of Engineering and its Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, the Ford Sustainable Technologies Conference connects scientists, researchers, industry leaders and community leaders to explore the future of sustainable technologies in manufacturing. The event builds upon Wayne State's collaborative relationship with the Ford Body Exterior Department and features a mix of presentations by Ford suppliers and Wayne State University scientists.
At the conference, Wayne State's Center for Automotive Research will highlight new technologies in alternative and renewable fuels, biofuels and emission controls. Caisheng Wang, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, will showcase innovations in alternative power generation systems and their practical application.
Noting that sustainability has become increasingly important to the bottom line in many manufacturing organizations, Wayne State College of Engineering Dean Farshad Fotouhi hailed the significance of this conference and the university's other sustainability-focused initiatives with Ford.
Wayne State and Ford recently established a mentorship program for 2012, which gives undergraduate and graduate students opportunities to shadow Ford engineers in the workplace.
"Wayne State's collaborative partnership with Ford is accelerating the pace of technology commercialization, while helping students gain real-world experience in sustainability before they enter the workforce," Fotouhi said. "We are thrilled to participate in a conference that showcases the many facets of sustainability and supports our broader educational objectives."
For additional information or to RSVP:
Please contact Daryl Pierson, WSU Sustainability Coordinator, at 313-577-5068 or ar1086@wayne.edu for more information on the conference, its speakers or the mentorship program. Admission is free.
Wayne State University is a premier metropolitan research institution offering more than 400 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 32,000 students.