August, September, and October events

Many exciting events are on the horizon, as will be indicated below. First, a change in schedule: The published GSCP 2008 Schedule of Programs shows the August program topic as "Biofuels" and the September program topic as "Biodiesel." Due to presenter scheduling requirements, we will be reversing the topic order. In other words, "Biodiesel" will come first (in August) and "Biofuels" will come second (in September).

Okay, get ready for the fun:

Saturday, August 9: The August Guilford Solar program will feature Mr. Timothy Victor, a Ph.D. candidate in the Energy and Environmental Studies interdisciplinary degree program at NC A&T. Tim will present a seminar discussing the current energy situation, advantages and challenges for biodiesel fuel, common biodiesel feedstocks and production methods, and quality standards for this renewable fuel. Tim has a mechanical engineering degree from Cornell University and a master's degree in mathematics from UNC-G. He is currently investigating the chemical reactions that take place when biodiesel fuel is burned in diesel engines and their effect on engine emissions and performance. His work focuses on the use of computers and mathematical models to simulate and better understand these chemical processes.

Specifics:

What: GSCP program on Biodiesel
When: Saturday, August 9, 10 - 11:30 AM
Where: Barn Kitchen Meeting Room of the Guilford County
Agricultural Center, 3309 Burlington Road, Greensboro
Contact: 336-375-5876

Friday - Sunday, August 22 - 24: Southern Energy & Environment Expo. If you have never attended this annual event, you owe it to yourself to do so. If you have attended previously, no more need be said. Check the website for an account of what you will be treated to. This is one of the premier annual events in the southeast. Go to: http://www.seeexpo.com/.

Saturday, September 13: September GSCP program on Biofuels. Details will be forthcoming.

Saturday, September 27: Electric car extravaganza, to be held at the Kathleen Clay Edwards Family Branch Library. Local electric car superhero Lawrence Feir will run this one. Details will be forthcoming.

Saturday, October 4: Green Open House mega-event, T.S. Designs, Burlington. T.S. Designs has become the Triad showcase for almost everything related to sustainable energy and sustainable business practices. What is going to happen here on October 4 will blow your mind! Details will be forthcoming.

Mark your calendars, folks!