Energy symposium focuses on sustainable campuses
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EDWARDSVILLE The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Engineering (SOE) is hosting its third SIUE Energy Symposium at noon Wednesday, April 21. This year’s theme is Sustainable Campuses.
“We have focused on creating an annual event to become the top-of-mind institution when people talk about energy, climate change, and sustainability topics in the region” said Serdar Celik, PhD, professor and graduate program director in the SOE Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering. “We hope to increase understanding of regional and global energy issues and promote awareness on various energy topics. With this year’s theme focusing on sustainable campuses, we decided to bring together experts in sustainability from both U.S. and European sides.”
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