Senator Larry Craig Visits UC College of Engineering Research Labs Oct. 23
Were in the midst of an awakening. To be nearly energy independent were going to need to invest more in and pay more for energy,
(R, Idaho) told College of Engineering faculty on Monday, Oct. 23. We have built an economy on low-cost energy . Self-sufficiency and supply are as important as cost, in that respect.
Craig was especially interested in UCs research in removing undesirable elements (such as sulfur, nitrogen and mercury) from coal and being able to produce hydrogen gas from coal more cleanly and at lower temperatures.
After UC College of Engineering faculty members described their research in coal and fuel cells, Dean Carlo Montemagno also pointed out some of the activities that UC embraces to encourage students to enter research fields, such as the
robotics competition and the
. He also pointed out that the University of Cincinnatis College of Engineering was the founder of
100 years ago.
Our students are very successful in finding a place in industry, explained Montemagno. They are immediately productive. He noted that the mandatory co-op experience gave the UC College of Engineering a unique character. Its where education needs to be.
Good it makes sense! was the senators response.
During the tours, Senator Craig recounted testimony from a hearing he held recently on fuel cell technology. One of the major carmakers testified that they would be prepared to offer a reliable, competively priced, hydrogen-fueled car by 2010.
The official asked, Were going to be ready are you? said Craig. The transportation sector met the demand; now can the energy industry meet the supply?
Thats a question to which UC researchers will work to answer Yes!
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