Online Presentations (1-2 of 2)

1. How Chemical Engineers Will Save the World

   Online Presentations | 26 Mar 2009 | Contributor(s):: William F. Banholzer

   The world is facing massive challenges brought on by population growth, economic meltdowns, and environmental constraints. Scientific solutions are needed now more than ever. In this seminar, an overview of certain mega trends is presented – emphasizing how the skills possessed by chemical...

2. The Potential of Nanostructured Materials to Address the Challenge of a Sustainable Energy Resource

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   Online Presentations | 14 Feb 2008 | Contributor(s):: Mildred S. Dresselhaus

   An overview is presented on the grand challenges to the science community in the next few decades in meeting global energy needs for the 21st century. Major advances in our present capabilities will be needed for energy production and storage and for its conversion from one form to another. These...