Spring 2012 Events

April 2012

ECGT Energy Policy Forum
Please join us to discuss the emerging challenges in energy policy and their trends and implications for the energy industry. This is an open forum where the students will be able to interact with our two distinguished guest speakers.

What: Energy Policy Forum

Topic: Public Policy as a Determinant of Technology Innovation & Integrations

Guest Speakers: Steve Oppenheimer & Dr. Marilyn A Brown

When: Friday, April 20th @ 12pm-1:30pm

Where: College of Computing, Room 102

CLICK HERE to RSVP so we can get an accurate food and beverage count!

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Meeting & Discussion with Schneider Electric USA

Jim Pauley, Senior Vice President of Industry and Government Relations for Schneider Electric North America has requested to meet with the students, faculty, and associates of the Georgia Tech Energy Club. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet with a senior Schneider Electric representative and to learn more about what Schneider does. Food will be served. We highly encourage all of you to attend!

Make sure to RSVP HERE so we can get an accurate food/beverage count

When: Thursday, April 12th @ 5-7pm
What: Meeting with Jim Pauley, Senior VP @ Schneider Electric
Where: The Wardlaw Center on North Avenue (north side of Bobby Dodd Stadium), Poole Room

Event Topics: 
Who is Schneider Electric and what do they do for energy and sustainability?
What do Georgia Tech students think about energy policy in the US?

More Information:
Schneider Electric USA Website
Jim Pauley Short Bio

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Energy Club invites all interested students to Siemens Smart Grid Day at Georgia Tech.

Siemens and Southern Company will present
Smart Grid topics:

Thursday – April 12, 2012
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Klaus Advanced Computing Building (Klaus Atrium)

Smart Grid Seminar

  • Join us for presentations and an interactive panel discussion about current and emerging Smart Grid topics
  • Pizza will be served
  • iPad drawing – Sign up at the seminar (Must be present to win)
  • See the Siemens Smart Chopper
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Information Session & Discussion with Shell USA
Event Description: 

Please join us to hear from representatives of Shell USA and to learn more about their company and current projects. Shell is very interested in hearing from the members of Energy Club and would like to find out more about why you are interested in energy, what your career interests are, and your view on the world’s energy conditions. There will be a short discussion from Shell followed by open discussion and Q&A. Free food will be provided.
Date / Time: Tuesday, April 10th @ 4pm-5pm

Location: Room 1116E, Klaus

Please RSVP for the event at THIS LINK for this event so we can get an accurate food count!

 

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About Us

Mission Statement:

The purpose of the Energy Club is to educate students on the unique challenges and opportunities that are impacting the global energy industry.

Club Objectives:

• Bring together students, alumni, faculty and industry professionals in a forum that allows for interaction, discussion, exchange of innovative ideas and networking.
• Develop student leadership specifically in the area of energy.

Members:

Presently, we have 81 student members from diverse departments at Georgia Tech encompassing Electrical and Computer, Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace engineering. Moreover, we have students from various academic levels, undergraduate and graduate (Masters and PhD). The club’s demographic diversity coupled with the high motivation level of its members ensures exchange of holistic knowledge and ideas during events and discussion sessions.

The club is advised and has support from Affiliate Faculty Members from Georgia Tech and other schools. Dr. Santiago Grijalva, Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech is the founding Faculty Advisor.

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Sponsors

Strategic Energy Institute

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