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 strategies to address such diverse problems as the structure of electricity grids, mercury in the environment, and other current topics. Bring brown bag lunch; light refreshments provided.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/tpp
Contact: Renee Robins, E38-408, x3-7662, rrobins@mit.edu
Sponsor: Technology and Policy Program
Global Politics of Mercury Pollution: An Inside Look at Treaty Negotiations
Prof. Noelle Selin, Engineering Systems Division & EAPS
Mercury is a global environmental pollutant that poses toxic risks to humans & the environment. On January 25th, representatives from over 100 countries will meet in Japan to negotiate a global treaty to control mercury. The talk will give some background about the risks posed by mercury and a preview of country positions, provisions which are under negotiation, and some major controversies on the road to a global treaty.
Wed Jan 12, 12-01:30pm, E51-145, Brown bag lunch; refreshments
IT-Enabled Electricity Services: The Missing Piece of the Environmental Puzzle
Prof. Marija Ilic Visiting Professor, MIT Engineering Systems Division
In this talk we describe the role electric power grid and its
Information Communications Technologies (ICT) play in enabling
sustainable electricity services. Examples of ICT's role in affordable integration of renewable resources, as well as the role of T&D management for enabling delivery of cleaner and cheaper power are discussed. The talk also provides a brief summary of the Spring 2011 Course on Smart Grids.
Wed Jan 19, 12-01:30pm, E51-145, Brown bag lunch; refreshments
Status and Evolution of the US Air Traffic Control System
Prof. John Hansman, Engineering Systems and Aero/Astro
This lecture with discus the status of the current US Air Traffic Control System and the socio-technical forces which have driven it's evolution. The lecture will also discuss plans to modernize the system and improve performance in terms of operational efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Wed Jan 26, 12-01:30pm, E51-057, brown bag lunch; refreshments
Latest update: 16-Dec-2010
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