Feb. 21, 3:30-5 pm - Toyota Auditorium
Baker Forum on Energy & the Environment - Energy: The Next 50 Years
Dr. George Crabtree, Senior Scientist, Distinguished Fellow and Associate
Division Director in the Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory
will present a talk. Co-sponsored by TNSCORE
ABSTRACT: Energy is undergoing an historic transition, from predominantly
fossil to more diverse and sustainable sources including wind, solar, biofuels and
nuclear. These sources are increasingly capable of interchangeably serving a
variety of end uses including transportation, lighting, refrigeration, heating,
industry, entertainment and communication. Science and technology lead the
transition through discovery of new phenomena and development of new
technologies for production, storage and use of energy. The agenda for
science discoveries and technology innovation needed to achieve a vibrant,
interactive and rapidly advancing global society over the next fifty years will be
examined from the point of view of societal needs, international relationships,
and promising science directions. The roles of electricity, chemical fuels and
photons as sustainable and fungible energy carriers will be emphasized.
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THREE TENNESSEE GOVERNORS will discuss civility and free expression on
Feb. 21, 5:30 pm, Toyota Auditorium
Balancing Civility & Free Expression . . . for Effective Governance
Join our distinguished panel of former and present Tennessee governors for this
important discussion on civility and free expression for effective governance.
We will explore civility on the campaign trail and in debates, civility within the
legislature, and civility and citizen interaction with government. And who
better to discuss this issue than our present and two former Tennessee
governors, Gov. Bill Haslam, Gov. Phil Bredesen and Gov. Don Sundquist. The
panel will be moderated by Memphis attorney and UT alum, Bill Haltom.
The Tennessee Bar Association has partnered with the ABA Division for Public
Education as part of Civility and Free Expression in a Constitutional Democracy-
A National Dialogue. This program is made possible through the National
Endowment for the Humanities Bridging Cultures initiative. Also sponsored by
the Baker Center, First Amendment Center and UT College of Law.
