ICSE, Education through interdisciplinary research on high-temperature fuel-utilization processes for energy generation, and the associated health, environmental, policy and performance issues.
Prof. Philip J. Smith, Director
2012 University of Utah Unconventional Fuels Conference
Information is available. The conference presentations will be added to the ICSE archive soon.
Information about the ICSE research programs, "Clean and Secure Energy from Domestic Oil Shale and Oil Sands Resources", and "Clean and Secure Energy from Coal" is also available.
David W. Pershing - 15th President of the University of Utah
The Institute for Clean and Secure Energy adds its congratulations to Dr. David W. Pershing as he assumes the role of President of the University of Utah.
"This is truly the honor of a lifetime," said President Pershing. "I am so proud to lead world class educators and devoted learners who make boundless contributions to our state each and every day."
President Pershing joined the faculty of Chemical Engineering at the University of Utah in 1977, and soon after succeeded in establishing a significant pilot-scale combustion research facility at the University. President Pershing was named a NSF Presidential Young Investigator in 1984, and has also been the recipient of the University of Utah's Distinguished Teaching and Distinguished Research Awards, as well as the University's Rosenblatt Prize for Excellence. President Pershing has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications, won more than 20 research grants totaling over $60 million, and holds five patents. Reflecting his excellent leadership skills and dedicated service to the University, President Pershing held positions as Dean of the College of Engineering and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs prior to his recent appointment as President.
Dr. Pershing will continue in his position as the Chair of the Advisory Board for the Institute of Clean and Secure Energy during his tenure as President of the University of Utah. Additionally, President Pershing will continue his research activities in the area of combustion science, including his current project (funded through an interdisciplinary U.S. Department of Energy/National Energy Technology Laboratory program) investigating the life-cycle of greenhouse gases from conventional oil and gas development in the Uinta Basin. President Pershing also serves as the co-director of a $6 million dollar research program for carbon dioxide capture technologies funded by the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration.
NEWS
EPA Takes Next Step to Implement 2008 Ozone Standards
Most areas that need to take steps to reduce ozone pollution are close to meeting the standards; only three new areas have been added
U.S. Sets Pollution Rules on Gas Wells - The New York Times
The Obama administration on Wednesday set the first-ever national standards to control air pollution from gas wells that are drilled using a method called hydraulic fracturing.
Congratulations to Professor Geoff Silcox for being nominated and selected for this year's Civically Engaged Scholar award from the Bennion Center in recognition of his innovative service-learning course that works to improve air quality while providing opportunities for students to learn important applications of their academic knowledge.
EPA Proposes First Carbon Pollution Standard for Future Power Plants
Achievable standard is in line with investments already being made and will inform the building of new plants moving forward
More information is available at the EPA site
TransCanada Renewing Request to Build Keystone Pipeline - The New York Times
The company also said it wanted to move ahead quickly on a portion of the pipeline that would move only domestic oil.