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Launched in fall 2006, the Physical Sciences and Engineering Program (PS&E) provides a novel and critical forum for the exchange of new ideas and data in emerging interdisciplinary areas.

Within the PS&E program, green science and sustainability is a major focus with the mission to advance the scientific discussion and understanding of environmental issues facing our society.

Join this new community of scientists, engineers, and other key stakeholders at the Academy.

Upcoming Events

Jan 21, 2009 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Powering Up Cities for Plug-In Hybrids

Speakers: Mark Duvall, Electric Power Research Institute; Arthur Kressner, Con Edison; Richard Drake, NYSERDA. Moderator: Bernard Tuchman

Sponsored by: Green Science and Environmental Systems, a PS&E program

An enormous investment is now being made to develop and produce plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) to help shift on-road transportation away from petroleum. This meeting will explore what New York City must do to smooth the transition to PHEV.

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Jan 29, 2009 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

High Resolution Microscopy and Imaging for Biological Materials

Speakers: Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, National Institutes of Health; Maribel Vazquez, The City College of the City University of New York; Charles D. Humphrey, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Sponsored by: Soft Materials, a PS&E program

This meeting of the Soft Materials Discussion Group will cover advances in microscopy and other imaging techniques for biological applications.

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Feb 4, 2009 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Zero Net Energy Building: Reality or Fiction? The "Near" Zero Building

Moderator: Chris Garvin, Cook & Fox Architects

Sponsored by: Green Buildings, a PS&E program

This is the second of a 4- part series focused on achieving zero net energy in buildings. Renewable energy technologies, global best practices, and how to retrofit existing buildings are just a few of the topics to be covered this year. We will see examples of completed projects that strove for zero net energy.

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