October 27, 2011
University of Michigan – North Campus Research Complex, Ann Arbor

OVERVIEW

For researchers, chemists, engineers, industry CEOs, students, educators, entrepreneurs, policymakers – anyone interested in advancing innovation for a sustainable future in Michigan – this conference is the opportunity to hear and share ideas on how we can best “green up” Michigan through green chemistry and engineering. Conference attendees will learn how green chemistry and engineering not only protects human health and the environment, but can also help businesses create new markets, reduce costs, and gain a competitive edge.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Welcome by Mary Sue Coleman, President, University of Michigan
• 3rd Annual Michigan Green Chemistry Governor’s Awards Presented by Governor Snyder
• Keynote presentation by Julie Zimmerman, Acting Director for Yale’s Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering
• Over 20 breakout session speakers
• Poster session and student poster contest

Registration fee is $100.

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The National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining has teamed up with the U.S. Air Force to research existing efforts in sustainable manufacturing within the aerospace industrial base.

“Sustainable manufacturing is defined as the creation of manufactured products that use processes that minimize negative environmental impacts, conserve energy and natural resources, are safe for employees, communities, and consumers and are economically sound.” – U.S. Department of Commerce Definition

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Michigan executives urge need for energy policy during panel discussion

While Michigan and other states are enacting laws to stimulate alternative energy production, consensus among business leaders appears to be building for the creation of a national energy policy.

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Seeking an ‘assembly line’ for alternative energy

Following the publication in September of Michigan Business Review’s 70-page supplement on alternative energy in Michigan, we’ve received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback.

It also gave me the chance to moderate a panel discussion Thursday for the Ann Arbor-based National Center for Manufacturing Sciences. The panel, which focused on the intersection of alternative energy and manufacturing, featured two utility officials, a venture capitalist, a business executive and a carbon trading proponent. Quite the mixture.

U.S. Sen Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, also shared some thoughts and observed the discussion.

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NCMS is nearing completion on new corporate training workshops for industry, including Lean Product Design and Sustainability, that will soon be offered to industry nationwide. These workshops will provide companies with an understanding of how to apply Lean principles to product design, and will provide an in-depth understanding of sustainability.  Companies can apply this knowledge to satisfy increasing demands for more environmentally-friendly products from consumers, retailers, and the media.

During the rollout phase, NCMS members can arrange for training sessions to be delivered at their facilities at a nominal cost. 

For details, contact Paul Chalmer, (734) 995-4911,  

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