Issues in Technology and Policy Seminar Series
Renee Robins
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Many policy issues involve the application, commercialization, and control of technologies. This annual seminar series explores selected issues in technology and policy, such as technology & policy issues related to global warming, problems with the country's air transportation system, and other current topics. Bring brown bag lunch; light refreshments provided.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/tpp
Contact: Renee Robins, E40-381, x3-7662, rrobins@mit.edu
Carbon Efficient Supply Chains
Edgar Blanco
In this presentation we will introduce the key challenges in determining the carbon footprint of supply chains. We will discuss how public-private partnerships could be used to overcome some of these challenges. We will use the EPA Smartway Program as an example of aligning multiple incentives to achieve transparency and collaboration within the supply chain.
Tue Jan 13, 12pm-01:30am, E51-145, brown bag lunch; refreshments
On the Road in 2035: Reducing Transportation's Petroleum Consumption and GHG Emissions
John Heywood
This seminar will summarize the findings in the recent report of the same name. The multi-year research program assessed the technology and fuels that could be developed and commercialized in light-duty vehicles over the next 25 years, their potential impact on fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions during the production and use of both fuels and vehicles, and the policy and fiscal measures that would be needed.
Tue Jan 27, 12pm-01:30am, E51-315 (changed), brown bag lunch; refreshments
Optimization and Multi-Stakeholder Objectives for Air Transportation Systems
Hamsa Balakrishnan
The design and operation of air transportation systems pose many control and optimization challenges. We would like to increase the efficiency of operations and their robustness, but need to take into account other stakeholder objectives such as maintaining safety and limiting environmental impact. This talk will discuss the challenges posed by uncertainty due to weather, airline competition and environmental concerns.
Fri Jan 30, 02:15-03:45pm, E40-298, brown bag lunch; refreshments
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