Engineering has always been about solving problems and adding value to society. However, the problems we are now facing are becoming more complex meaning that engineering needs to evolve. Global

Engineering has always been about solving problems and adding value to society. However, the problems we are now facing are becoming more complex meaning that engineering needs to evolve. Global challenges such as climate change need a new generation of engineers who can learn to balance the competing needs of society and nature. These engineers will blend creativity, systems thinking and behavioural science to develop solutions which can be accepted by communities around the world, adding value not only to society but also our natural world. We call these people Zero Carbon Engineers and this talk will discuss why we need them and the some of the skills they will need. David Rooney is a Professor of Chemical Engineering in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast. His research focuses on energy generation and materials and he is the Director of the Sustainable Energy Research Group at Queen’s and Director of the Bryden Centre, a cross-border renewable research centre. At present he works with oil and gas companies, regional industry and government to advise on Zero Carbon technologies. He is the Dean of Internationalisation and Reputation for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences and has a long history of working with international partners including time in China developing the Queen’s College at the China Medical University in Shenyang. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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Dr. David E. Guggenheim, marine biologist and president of 1planet1ocean, addresses critical marine challenges: nutrient pollution, overfishing, and shifting baselines. He provides actionable insights into current and future solutions.

This discussion was recorded on May 5, 2009, at the Orlando Public Library, as part of his "50 Years 50 States 50 Speeches" tour.

For more information, visit Dr. Guggenheim's website: oceandoctor.org.

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Elder Dr. David Courchene and Erica Daniels both appeared on CTV News Winnipeg on June 3rd to discuss the new animated web series created in partnership with Manitoba 150 and IG Wealth

Elder Dr. David Courchene and Erica Daniels both appeared on CTV News Winnipeg on June 3rd to discuss the new animated web series created in partnership with Manitoba 150 and IG Wealth Management. Watch the whole series at http://www.turtlelodge.org/the-seven-sacred-laws/.

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Oregon Institute of Technology has installed the first geothermal electric power plant in the state. We visit the plant, learn how it works, and take a look at the educational programs that are

Oregon Institute of Technology has installed the first geothermal electric power plant in the state. We visit the plant, learn how it works, and take a look at the educational programs that are developed out of the plant and other applications OIT enjoys due to it's location near a geothermal water source.

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George Crombie, President of the APWA and a Norwich University faculty member, delivered a speech at the 2011

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