BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CITRIS and the Banatao Institute - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://citris-uc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CITRIS and the Banatao Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20100314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20101107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20110313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20111106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20120311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20121104T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110819T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110819T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4205-1313740800-1313773200@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Wearable Electrochemical Sensors for Monitoring Performance Athletes\, Aug 19 DESCRIPTION:Wearable sensors allow the continuous monitoring of a person’s physiology in a natural setting. At present\, health-monitoring systems using electronic textiles are mainly targeting applications based upon physiological parameter measurements\, such as body movements or electrocardiography (ECG). However\, due to their relative complexity\, there is very little activity in the development of real-time wearable chemo/bio sensors for sports applications. \n Nowadays\, wearable sensors such as heart rate monitors and pedometers are in common use. The use of wearable systems such as these for personalized exercise regimes for health and rehabilitation is particularly interesting. \n In particular\, the true potential of wearable chemical sensors\, which for the real-time ambulatory monitoring of bodily fluids such as tears\, sweat\, urine and blood has not been realized. Here we present a brief introduction into the fields of ionogels and organic electrochemical transistors\, and in particular\, the concept of an OECT transistor incorporated into a sticking-plaster\, along with a printable “ionogel” to provide a wearable biosensor platform. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/wearable-electrochemical-sensors-for-monitoring-performance-athletes-aug-19/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110820T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110820T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4206-1313827200-1313859600@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Nanotechnology-Enabled Environmental Monitoring\, Aug 20 DESCRIPTION:The goal of the Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems (COINS) is to inspire and realize applications directed towards sensing of environmental conditions using nanomaterials-enabled technologies. COINS research combines sensing\, energy harvesting\, electronics\, mobility and wireless communication to enable mobile\, self-powered\, wirelessly communicating sensors. \n Willi Mickelson is currently the Executive Director of the Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems (COINS)\, a nanoscale science and engineering center headquartered at UC Berkeley dedicated to enabling and realizing novel environmental monitoring applications using nanotechnology. He received his BS from UC Davis in chemistry and physics and his MA and PhD degrees from UC Berkeley in experimental condensed matter physics. In addition to his academic research in nanoscience\, Dr. Mickelson has led nanotechnology research and development teams pursuing the commercialization of carbon nanotube-based sensors for industrial and medical applications \n This free public talk is presented as part of the monthly “Science@Cal Lecture Series”. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/nanotechnology-enabled-environmental-monitoring-aug-20/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110824T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110824T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4207-1314172800-1314205200@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Fun Interactive Systems for Health and Healthy Living\, Aug 24 DESCRIPTION:The complete schedule for the fall semester is online at \n . All talks may be viewed on our \n Webviewing at UC Davis: 1003 Kemper Hall \n Webviewing at UC Merced: SE1 100 \n Webviewing at UC Santa Cruz: SOE E2 Building\, Room 506 \n Abstract: \n Systems and programs to support health and healthy living such as rehabilitation programs or assistive devices are often unexciting\, stigmatizing and expensive. This often leads to discontinuance. Some studies pointed out that one way to mediate discontinuance is by matching user’s expectations\, needs and preferences with the system or program design. \n Human-centered design is often considered a fundamental precept of high-quality product development. However\, there are unavoidably exciting challenges in performing human-centered design for and with people with special needs and those who need these system the most\, especially in ensuring that the systems do what they are supposed to do in playful and enjoyable ways. \n In this talk\, some success (and less successful) stories will be presented\, including a discussion and demonstration of a humming Tetris for people with combined motor and speech impairment (with future plan to use it as a Melodic Intonation Therapy tool)\, a creativity-building drawing application for children with ADHD and ASD\, and a game to help birth partners support mothers in labor. \n Bio: \n Sri Kurniawan is an Associate Professor of Computer Engineering at Baskin School of Engineering\, University of California Santa Cruz. She works on various interactive systems for health and healthy living\, and had developed systems for people with disabilities as well as older persons and people in the developing countries. The systems her research group developed include one of the most widely used Web browsers for blind persons in the UK. She was instrumental in developing the senior-friendly BBC Digital TV interface. She serves in various journal editorial boards and conference program committees in HCI and assistive technology areas. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/fun-interactive-systems-for-health-and-healthy-living-aug-24/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110826T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4208-1314345600-1314378000@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Post-CMOS Strategy and Carbon Nanoelectronics\, Aug 26 DESCRIPTION:Information Technology (IT) industries currently have more than $200 billion in global sales and account for 30% of U.S. GDP and 50% of US economic growth. The unprecedented growth of the IT industry has largely been driven by the nonstop exponential increase in the performance of the CMOS-FET per unit area/dollar\, which is enabled by the ability to continue scaling down CMOS transistor sizes and increasing functionality. \n However\, industry’s ability to scale transistors has become limited recently due to increasing leakage power and inability to reduce switching energy. Unavoidably\, the fundamental limitations destine CMOS scaling to a conclusion at around 5-10 nm in 2020. \n As CMOS shrinks closer to the point where it can’t get any smaller\, an innovative new device and its architecture for the future logic switch becomes very urgent. \n The post-CMOS device should show significant advantages in power\, performance\, density\, and cost to enable the extension of the historical cost and performance trends for information technology. Amongst many promising options\, the graphene device based on the unique electron transport characteristics has attracted a lot of attention due to their superior electrical and mechanical properties. Logic device based on graphene will have to be built on a new concept\, one that takes advantage of the material’s unique properties in a revolutionary architecture. \n Moreover\, if this new switch can be simultaneously dynamically reconfigured to perform multifunction logic operations must be very attractive. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/post-cmos-strategy-and-carbon-nanoelectronics-aug-26/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110826T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4209-1314345600-1314378000@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Searching for the Milli-Volt Switch\, Aug 26 DESCRIPTION:In contemplating the headlong rush toward miniaturization represented by Moore’s Law\, it is tempting to think only of the progression toward molecular sized components. There is a second aspect of Moore’s Law that is sometimes overlooked. Because of miniaturization\, the energy efficiency of information processing steadily improves. We anticipate that the energy required to process a single bit of information will eventually become as tiny as 1 electron volt per function\, truly indeed a molecular sized energy. \n Inevitably\, most logic functions\, including storage\, readout\, and other logical manipulations\, eventually will be that efficient. \n There is\, however\, one information-processing-function that bucks this trend. It is communication\, especially over short distances. Our best projections of improvements in the short distance communication function show that it will still require hundreds of thousands of electron volts just to move one bit of information the tiny distance of only 10 micrometers. \n Why this energy per bit discrepancy for communications? It is caused by the difference in voltage scale between the wires and the transistor switches. Transistors are thermally activated\, leading to a required voltage >>kT/q. Wires are long\, and they have a low impedance\, allowing them to operate efficiently even at ~1 millivolt. \n The challenge then is to replace transistors with a new low-voltage switch that is better matched to the wires. I will present some of the technical options for such a new switch that are being explored by the new NSF Science & Technology Center for Energy Efficient Electronics Science. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/searching-for-the-milli-volt-switch-aug-26/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110829T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110829T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4210-1314604800-1314637200@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:International Synthetic Biology Workshop: A Bio-based Future\, Aug 29-31\, 2011 DESCRIPTION:Together with our partners from Innovation Center Denmark\, CITRIS is co-hosting this workshop\, which is organized by the new Synthetic Biology Institute at UC Berkeley\, the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) and the Center for Synthetic Biology at Copenhagen University in Denmark. \n Synthetic biology is guided by a vision about a future in which humans are routinely engaging in large-scale design and engineering of living systems. While the development of this emerging area of research promises to bring about extremely beneficial applications in areas such as energy\, medicine\, and agriculture\, it is also widely recognized that the field may have a significant impact on the future of humans\, society\, and the environment. \n We will bring together the most inspirational assembly of scientists leading this field who will present their pioneering work and its relation to the emerging field of synthetic biology. \n The workshop will cover five themes: \n 1: Plants of the Future \n 2: Cell based and Biomimetic Production Systems \n 3: Nano-bio-technology: Sensors\, Receptors and Drugs \n 4: Biological Membranes \n 5: Foundational Technologies \n Registration is now open\, please go to: \n For more information about this event\, including the speakers\, program\, venue\, accommodation\, etc. please visit the University of Copenhagen website at: URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/international-synthetic-biology-workshop-a-bio-based-future-aug-29-31-2011/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110829T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110829T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4211-1314604800-1314637200@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:The Fall 2011 Topics In Open Innovation Speaker Series\, Aug 29 DESCRIPTION:August 29\, 2 PM – 4 PM \n Haas School of Business\, Cheit C230 \n Featured Speakers: \n Henry Chesbrough\, Author\, Professor\, and Director of The Center for Open Innovation\, UC Berkeley \n and \n John Willbanks\, Vice President of ScienceCreative Commons \n Discussing: Role of IP \n The Fall 2011 Topics In Open Innovation Speaker Series is a weekly series intended to provide both academic and managerial perspectives on open innovation and related subjects. Admission to the speaker series is free to students\, faculty\, and the University of California community. \n For complete information on the speaker series\, visit: http://openinnovation.haas.berkeley.edu. \n The Speaker Series is sponsored by the Management of Technology Program. To learn more about the Management of Technology Program\, visit http://mot.berkeley.edu. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/the-fall-2011-topics-in-open-innovation-speaker-series-aug-29/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110831T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110831T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4212-1314777600-1314810000@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Technology\, Finance\, and Policy: Defining Our Energy Future\, Aug 31 DESCRIPTION:The complete schedule for the fall semester is online at \n . All talks may be viewed on our \n Webviewing at UC Davis: 1003 Kemper Hall \n Webviewing at UC Merced: SE1 100 \n Webviewing at UC Santa Cruz: SOE E2 Building\, Room 506 \n Abstract: \n Our energy systems are under unprecedented pressure today. We are juggling concerns about energy security\, the environment\, and economic implications\, all while energy demand continues to grow. Exciting new technology solutions are brewing in labs and companies\, and some of these new technologies are making progress in the market. What will it take to keep our energy R&D engine running? What’s happening with the capital needed to deploy these new energy solutions at scale? How can we align our national policies so that they unlock private capital? This presentation will discuss key issues in technology\, finance\, and policy across the energy landscape. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/technology-finance-and-policy-defining-our-energy-future-aug-31/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110902T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110902T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4213-1314950400-1314982800@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Photovoltaic Power Efficiency Gain: One Technology that May Make Commercial Sense\, Sep 2 DESCRIPTION:Live broadcast at \n . Questions can be sent via Yahoo IM to username: citrisevents. The complete schedule for the fall semester is online at \n . All talks may be viewed on our \n Webviewing at UC Merced: SE1 100 \n Webviewing at UC Santa Cruz: SOE E2 Building\, Room 506 \n Abstract: \n Power output gains for photovoltaic technology have been accomplished recently by process tweaking\, which are becoming expensive. In addition\, c-Si cell efficiency is nearing thermodynamic limits. Thus there is a real need to look for simple but alternative approaches to improve efficiency that are cost effective\, give higher return on investment and make a good business case. This talk will elucidate one of those approaches: Anti-Reflective Coatings for PV panel\, and explain why it is not yet a mainstream technology. The physics\, chemistry and material science aspects of this approach will be discussed. The future for PV and new materials for panels for sustainable output will also be discussed. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/photovoltaic-power-efficiency-gain-one-technology-that-may-make-commercial-sense-sep-2/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110906T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110906T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4214-1315296000-1315328400@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:History and Theory of New Media: Technology as the Architect of our Intimacies\, Sherry Turkle\, Sep 6 DESCRIPTION:Technology is the architect of our intimacies. How does the culture of always-on/always-on-you connection give shape to new relationships and sensibilities\, and beyond this\, to a new state of the self\, itself. \n Sherry Turkle is a professor\, author\, consultant\, researcher and licensed clinical psychologist who has spent the last 30 years researching the psychology of people’s relationships with technology. She is the Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology in the Program in Science\, Technology\, and Society at MIT\, and founder and current director of the MIT Initiative on Technology and Self\, a center of research and reflection on the evolving connections between people and artifacts. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/history-and-theory-of-new-media-technology-as-the-architect-of-our-intimacies-sherry-turkle-sep-6/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110907T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110907T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4215-1315382400-1315414800@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:China Digital Times: Measuring the Political Pulse of Chinese Cyberspace\, Sep 7 DESCRIPTION:The complete schedule for the fall semester is online at \n . All talks may be viewed on our \n Webviewing at UC Davis: 1003 Kemper Hall \n Webviewing at UC Merced: SE1 100 \n Webviewing at UC Santa Cruz: SOE E2 Building\, Room 506 \n Abstract: \n China Digital Times aims to contribute to the ongoing debate over the Internet’s political impact by moving beyond anecdotal evidence and creating the world’s first systematic and comprehensive social media aggregator of political contents in Chinese cyberspace. It also explores innovative approaches to make its content accessible by netizens behind of the Great Firewall of China\, focusing particularly on the use of new\, sophisticated counter-censorship technologies. \n In recent years\, the issue of censorship in China has been well exposed through numerous media reports and research projects\, including my own work. However\, the expanding online political discourse and its impact have not yet been systematically documented\, and so remain poorly understood. The government’s efforts to control online information\, the implications and limitations of such control\, and the capacity of Chinese netizens to advance free speech and facilitate political mobilization\, remain crucial issues in our understanding of both China’s political prospects and the role of the Internet under an authoritarian regime. \n Developing a deeper understanding of the role of the Internet in Chinese politics based on empirical data has been a considerable challenge. In my previous research\, I have observed a remarkable phenomenon that many of the most influential bloggers appear to hold in common values supporting democracy\, human rights and freedom of expression. These bloggers\, with their growing numbers\, expanding social networks\, political resilience\, and increasing influence\, seem to be evolving from “voices under domination” to “networked agents of change.” I believe bloggers are becoming one of the most dynamic forces in setting the media agenda and fostering a public sphere in China\, despite the government’s control efforts. My research will document this process and test these premises by analyzing patterns of discourse and influence of both prominent\, “top” bloggers and the lesser-known\, “long-tail” bloggers\, while also providing an aggregator platform where their voices can be better heard by the world\, including behind of the Great Firewall of China. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/china-digital-times-measuring-the-political-pulse-of-chinese-cyberspace-sep-7/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110909T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110909T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4216-1315555200-1315587600@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Entirely New and Better Approaches to Conditioning Buildings\, Sep 9 DESCRIPTION:Live broadcast at \n . Questions can be sent via Yahoo IM to username: citrisevents. The complete schedule for the fall semester is online at \n . All talks may be viewed on our \n Webviewing at UC Merced: SE1 100 \n Webviewing at UC Santa Cruz: SOE E2 Building\, Room 506 \n Abstract: \n In the 60 years since the widespread adoption of air conditioning\, buildings have been designed and engineered to indoor environmental criteria in which the ideal was uniform\, static\, and tightly controlled. This has had large energy consequences (40% of US energy used in buildings\, roughly half of this on heating and cooling) and has almost never satisfied more than 80% of a building’s occupants. Working from physiological principles one can create individual comfort at much reduced energy inputs\, and by taking advantage of distributed control opportunities\, one can satisfy a building’s entire occupancy. The most efficient systems will exploit the long-neglected benefits of air movement cooling and radiant heating in addition to the conventional control of temperature and humidity. \n To bring about change in the buildings one needs a broad spectrum approach\, including changes to standards\, new hardware\, and new approaches to controls. Examples will be given of progress in each of these areas. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/entirely-new-and-better-approaches-to-conditioning-buildings-sep-9/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110912T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110912T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4217-1315814400-1315846800@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Fall 2011 Topics In Open Innovation Speaker Series\, Sep 12 DESCRIPTION:September 12\, 2 PM – 4 PM \n Haas School of Business\, Cheit C230 \n Featured Speakers: \n \, President and Chairman of WiMAX Forum \n Discussing: \n and \n \, Professor\, Imperial College\, London \n Discussing: \n The Fall 2011 Topics In Open Innovation Speaker Series is a weekly series intended to provide both academic and managerial perspectives on open innovation and related subjects. Admission to the speaker series is free to students\, alumni\, faculty\, and the University of California community. \n For complete information on the speaker series\, visit: \n . \n The Speaker Series is sponsored by the Management of Technology Program. To learn more about the Management of Technology Program\, visit \n . URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/fall-2011-topics-in-open-innovation-speaker-series-sep-12/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110913T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4218-1315900800-1315933200@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:$20 Billion Sewer System Improvement Program\, Sep 13 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/20-billion-sewer-system-improvement-program-sep-13/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110914T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110914T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4219-1315987200-1316019600@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Nonprofits and Innovation\, Sep 14 DESCRIPTION:The complete schedule for the fall semester is online at \n . All talks may be viewed on our \n Webviewing at UC Davis: 1003 Kemper Hall \n Webviewing at UC Merced: SE1 100 \n Webviewing at UC Santa Cruz: SOE E2 Building\, Room 506 \n Abstract: \n Perla Ni\, CEO of GreatNonprofits and Founder of the Stanford Social Innovation Review\, will present a brief history of the role of nonprofits in social innovation – including some social innovations that had significant downsides. Many of these social innovators brought together ideas from different fields\, blended them and created original solutions. But social innovation is not just original ideas. The ideas need to grow into useful products or services that gain adopters and have a large impact on people’s lives. But similar to the for-profit sector\, how do we go about finding and investing in social innovation? What barometer would we use? How has the social sector adopted technology to increase innovations? URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/nonprofits-and-innovation-sep-14/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110916T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4220-1316160000-1316192400@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Oops: Unintended Consequences of Some Well-intentioned Decisions about the Electric Power Grid\, Sep 16 DESCRIPTION:The complete schedule for the fall semester is online at \n . All talks may be viewed on our \n Webviewing at UC Merced: SE1 100 \n Webviewing at UC Santa Cruz: SOE E2 Building\, Room 506 \n Abstract: \n Sometimes\, even the best-laid plans create unexpected problems. And once they’re in place\, these problems often become almost invisible due to their familiarity; to see them\, a certain distance — perhaps an international perspective — can be very useful. \n Examples to be discussed include wind turbine synchronization requirements\, RMS voltage measurement standards\, transformers on poles\, recloser timing decisions\, lightning-based grid disconnects\, and grounding/earthing practices. \n Looking slightly into the future\, there are some obvious power quality problems that could well be unintended consequences of the planned Smart Grid. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/oops-unintended-consequences-of-some-well-intentioned-decisions-about-the-electric-power-grid-sep-16/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110919T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4221-1316419200-1316451600@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Fall 2011 Topics In Open Innovation Speaker Series\, Sep 19 DESCRIPTION:September 19\, 2 PM – 4 PM \n Haas School of Business\, Cheit C230 \n Featured Speakers: \n \, Director of IBM University Programs Worldwide \n Discussing: \n and \n \, Professor at ESADE\, Barcelona\, Spain \n Discussing: \n The Fall 2011 Topics In Open Innovation Speaker Series is a weekly series intended to provide both academic and managerial perspectives on open innovation and related subjects. Admission to the speaker series is free to students\, alumni\, faculty\, and the University of California community. \n For complete information on the speaker series\, visit: \n . \n The Speaker Series is sponsored by the Management of Technology Program. To learn more about the Management of Technology Program\, visit \n . URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/fall-2011-topics-in-open-innovation-speaker-series-sep-19/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110919T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4222-1316419200-1316451600@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:ATC Lecture: Social Art Works: Social Turns and Reciprocal Systems\, Shannon Jackson\, Sep 19 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/atc-lecture-social-art-works-social-turns-and-reciprocal-systems-shannon-jackson-sep-19/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110921T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4223-1316592000-1316624400@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Flame Retardants in Consumer Products: Does the Benefit Justify the Harm?\, Sep 21 DESCRIPTION:The complete schedule for the fall semester is online at \n . All talks may be viewed on our \n Webviewing at UC Davis: 1003 Kemper Hall \n Webviewing at UC Merced: SE1 100 \n Webviewing at UC Santa Cruz: SOE E2 Building\, Room 506 \n Abstract: \n Organohalogen flame retardants\, structurally similar to banned substances such as DDT and PCBs\, are used at high levels in furniture\, baby products\, and other consumer and building products. These chemicals are semi-volatile and migrate from products into dust which ends up in people\, animals\, and the environment. Extensive research shows that exposure to organohalogen chemicals is associated with neurological\, reproductive\, endocrine\, and thyroid disorders\, as well as cancer. And for many uses they do not provide a fire safety benefit. \n Measuring the levels of the chemicals in products\, dust\, and people and the pathways in between can contribute to regulating their usage. Utilizing a variety of new and established analytical techniques and partnering with scientists across disciplines\, Green Science Policy Institute (GSP) has led the way in measuring levels of these toxics in consumer products and using that information to help change policy. \n Arlene Blum PhD\, biophysical chemist is a Visiting Scholar at UC Berkeley’s Department of Chemistry\, and executive director of the Green Science Policy Institute (GSP). The Institute brings peer-reviewed science to the public and decision makers to protect health and the environment form toxic chemicals in consumer products. \n More information is at www.greensciencepolicy.org and www.arleneblum.com. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/flame-retardants-in-consumer-products-does-the-benefit-justify-the-harm-sep-21/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4224-1316678400-1316710800@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:'Greening' Chemistry: A Missing Affective Dimension\, Sep 22 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/greening-chemistry-a-missing-affective-dimension-sep-22/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4225-1316678400-1316710800@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Cal Energy Corps Symposium\, Sep 22 DESCRIPTION:Undergraduate participants in the summer 2011 Cal Energy Corps will present posters of their exciting projects. \n Hosted by the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/cal-energy-corps-symposium-sep-22/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110923T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110923T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4226-1316764800-1316797200@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:The Fukushima Nuclear Reactor Accident: What Happened and What Does It Mean?\, Sep 23 DESCRIPTION:The complete schedule for the fall semester is online at \n . All talks may be viewed on our \n Webviewing at UC Merced: SE1 100 \n Webviewing at UC Santa Cruz: SOE E2 Building\, Room 506 \n Abstract: \n The talk will describe (technically\, but in laymen’s terms) what happened at the Fukushima reactors during and after the disastrous March 11 earthquake and tsunami\, what the radioactive releases have been and what they mean\, and what the path forward seems to be at the site. The potential implications that these events might have upon the future of nuclear power in general will also be discussed. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/the-fukushima-nuclear-reactor-accident-what-happened-and-what-does-it-mean-sep-23/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110928T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110928T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4227-1317196800-1317229200@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Information\, Sustainable Energy\, and Global Engineering\, Sep 28 DESCRIPTION:Live broadcast at \n . Questions can be sent via Yahoo IM to username: citrisevents. The complete schedule for the fall semester is online at \n . All talks may be viewed on our \n Webviewing at UC Merced: SE1 100 \n Webviewing at UC Santa Cruz: SOE E2 Building\, Room 506 \n Abstract: \n Concentrating and delivering energy has been a key to prosperity\, as evidenced by the trajectory of our material standard of living. But with “power” comes responsibility\, and the level of enlightenment of those who control energy that greatly amplifies the 50 Watts supplied by their own body\, determines the outcome. There are 1.5 billion people in the world today without electricity\, and innovation and commerce will soon make convenient power available to them. At issue is how those communities will evolve their use of energy – along the planet’s current trajectory\, or along a more sustainable one. \n The vision of Project imPoweredpoints\, an initiative of Engineers for a Sustainable World\, is that the creativity of those 1.5B people has been unleashed by providing them renewable energy\, as well as the information\, education and social infrastructure needed to sustainably power and empower their off-grid communities. We will accomplish this by providing a transformational educational experience to the next generation of engineers worldwide that create shared purpose towards accelerating deployment and innovating sustainable applications of renewable power in off-grid communities. Our pilot is in India with the 2.5M people in 5\,300 villages that are not included in the national electrification (RGGVY) initiative of 20xx. The physical deliverables will be smart microgrids and associated apps for sustainable generation\, storage\, and income-generating activities. If successful\, we will have improved the lives of billions and created a global network of future leaders who will remake the world’s trajectory towards sustainability in energy\, environment\, and economic development. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/information-sustainable-energy-and-global-engineering-sep-28/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4228-1317283200-1317315600@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:i4Energy Center Research funded by the California Energy Commission\, Sep 29 DESCRIPTION:Registration is FREE – details are at the bottom of this announcement \n ***** \n The \n is a collaboration among CITRIS (U.C. Berkeley\, Davis\, Merced\, and Santa Cruz); the California Institute for Energy and Environment (CIEE); and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). The mission of the Center is to facilitate and promote research on system-integrated enabling technologies that will achieve better energy efficiency\, improved demand response\, and dramatic improvements in electricity delivery infrastructure for renewable integration. \n This workshop will present on-going energy research in three i4Energy Center research programs. These programs are funded by the CEC’s Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program. \n 1. Enabling Technologies Development (ETD) Project. This project is developing new and innovative enabling technologies that will lead to 1/10 the cost and 10x the capabilities of current products in the areas of Demand Response\, Distribution Grid\, and Legacy Buildings. The intent of the project is to also promote research collaboration between the universities\, national laboratories\, and private industry. \n 2. SECURE Cables Project. This project is developing novel on-line sensing techniques for probing the integrity of underground (U/G) power distribution cables. The goal is to support condition-based maintenance and replacement of the ageing U/G cable infrastructure. \n 3. Electric Grid Research (EGR) Program. This program is creating technologies and new tools to modernize the grid and maximize its ability to meet customer needs and energy policies; through a smarter\, more responsive and robust grid. \n Please e-mail or call: \n Jack McGowan \n California Institute for Energy and Environment \n Jack.McGowan@uc-ciee.org \n (510) 643-1440 \n There’s easy access by public transportation (BART and AC Transit) and there are several public parking lots nearby. \n For detailed directions and parking information: URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/i4energy-center-research-funded-by-the-california-energy-commission-sep-29/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4229-1317283200-1317315600@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Roundtable on the DOE Quadrennial Technology Review\, Sep 29 DESCRIPTION:DOE Under Secretary Steve Koonin will be visiting UC Berkeley the morning of September 29th to host a discussion of the Department of Energy’s soon to be released report of the Quadrennial Technology Review\, down loadable copies of which should be available tomorrow\, Tuesday\, September 27th. \n Recommended by the President’s Council on Science & Technology\, the DOE’s Quadrennial Technology Review is a significant document that establishes a framework for prioritizing DOE’s research and development across energy technologies for the next four years. \n The Review finds that DOE should give greater emphasis to the transport sector relative to the stationary sector. Among the transport strategies\, DOE will devote its greatest effort to electrification of the vehicle fleet\, a sweet spot for pre-competitive DOE R&D. Within the stationary heat and power sector\, the QTR finds that DOE should increase emphasis on efficiency and understanding the grid. Finally\, it highlights the need for DOE to develop stronger\, more integrated policy\, economics\, and technical analysis of its research and development activities. \n A round table discussion involving a group of stakeholders will kick off the event. During the latter part of the discussion\, Under Secretary Koonin will take questions from the audience. We are very much hoping that you will join us Thursday morning for this important conversation. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/roundtable-on-the-doe-quadrennial-technology-review-sep-29/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4230-1317283200-1317315600@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Big Ideas at Berkeley Panel and Mixer\, Sep 29 DESCRIPTION:The Big Ideas student panel and mixer will give participants the opportunity to learn about the Big Ideas @ Berkeley contest\, which has awarded over $750\,000 in prize money to student teams with big ideas since 2006. Participants will receive specific information about the 2011-2012 contest\, have the opportunity to meet other prospective applicants\, and learn about past winners’ Big Ideas experiences through a facilitated panel discussion. \n Refreshments will be served. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/big-ideas-at-berkeley-panel-and-mixer-sep-29/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110930T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20110930T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4231-1317369600-1317402000@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Quantifying Carbon Footprint Reduction Opportunities for U.S. Households and Communities\, Sep 30 DESCRIPTION:Live broadcast at \n . Questions can be sent via Yahoo IM to username: citrisevents. The complete schedule for the fall semester is online at \n . All talks may be viewed on our \n Webviewing at UC Merced: SE1 100 \n Webviewing at UC Santa Cruz: SOE E2 Building\, Room 506 \n Abstract: \n The aggregated effects of billions of individual decisions each day have large adverse effects on human and ecosystem health\, natural resource stocks\, and global climate change. During the past decade\, increasing attention has been paid to the role that behavioral sciences can play in promoting more sustainable systems of consumption and production\, acting as compliments to longer-term technology and policy measures. This presentation examines different perspectives on the motivations of human behavior\, and presents examples of research\, tools and program models that hold promise to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from households and communities. \n —————— \n Chris Jones is research associate at the Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory and a doctoral student in the Energy and Resources Group at U.C. Berkeley. His research interests intersect the fields of industrial ecology\, environmental psychology\, ecological economics and climate change policy. He is lead developer of the CoolClimate Calculator\, an online tool that allows households and businesses to compare their carbon footprints to similar users\, develop personalized climate action plans and engage in community-based social marketing programs to scale up greenhouse gas reductions. His research is funded by the California Air Resources Board and by the California Institute for Energy and Environment for his role as program manager of the Behavior\, Energy and Climate Change Conference\, the premier U.S. conference dedicated to understanding and extending the application of behavioral sciences to solve energy and climate problems. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/quantifying-carbon-footprint-reduction-opportunities-for-u-s-households-and-communities-sep-30/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4232-1317628800-1317661200@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Big Ideas Pre-Proposal Writing Workshop\, Oct 3 DESCRIPTION:The Big Ideas writing workshop will give participants the opportunity to learn about the Big Ideas @ Berkeley contest\, which has awarded over $750\,000 in prize money to student teams with big ideas since 2006. Participants will receive specific information about the 2011-2012 contest\, concrete ideas for writing successful proposals\, and the opportunity to workshop example proposals. \n The pre-proposal writing workshops will be webcast live at mms://media.citris.berkeley.edu/webcast. Questions can be sent to bigideas@berkeley.edu. \n Refreshments will be served. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/big-ideas-pre-proposal-writing-workshop-oct-3/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111003T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111003T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4233-1317628800-1317661200@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:Fall 2011 Topics In Open Innovation Speaker Series\, Oct 3 DESCRIPTION:October 3\, 2 PM – 4 PM \n Haas School of Business\, Cheit C230 \n Featured Speakers: \n \, Immediate Past President of Best Buy Asia \n Discussing: \n and \n \, Chief Financial Officer of the Office of Science and Technology Policy\, The White House \n Discussing: \n The Fall 2011 Topics In Open Innovation Speaker Series is a weekly series intended to provide both academic and managerial perspectives on open innovation and related subjects. Admission to the speaker series is free to students\, alumni\, faculty\, and the University of California community. \n For complete information on the speaker series\, visit: \n . \n The Speaker Series is sponsored by the Management of Technology Program. To learn more about the Management of Technology Program\, visit \n . URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/fall-2011-topics-in-open-innovation-speaker-series-oct-3/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111005T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20111005T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T055549 CREATED:20140202T090101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140202T090101Z UID:4234-1317801600-1317834000@citris-uc.org SUMMARY:My Love/Hate Relationship with Clinical Information Technology\, Oct 5 DESCRIPTION:Live broadcast at \n . Questions can be sent via Yahoo IM to username: citrisevents. The complete schedule for the fall semester is online at \n . All talks may be viewed on our \n Webviewing at UC Davis: 1003 Kemper Hall \n Webviewing at UC Merced: SE1 100 \n Webviewing at UC Santa Cruz: SOE E2 Building\, Room 506 \n Abstract: \n Clinical IT – including the electronic health record – has the potential to dramatically improve quality and efficiency of medical care. However\, in many implementations the costs outweigh the benefits. My evaluations of the early adoption of a variety of technologies over the past 10 years have left me with a love / hate relationship. After my review of recommendations from the literature\, as well as findings from my own projects\, I look forward to our discussion of more constructive approaches to innovation. URL:https://citris-uc.org/event/my-lovehate-relationship-with-clinical-information-technology-oct-5/ LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR