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Event Detail Information
Event Detail Information
University of Common Sense- The Future of Nuclear Energy
The Energy Initiative and the Office of Sustainability at the University of Illinois at Chicago, in partnership with Exelon Corporation, announces the second annual University of Common Sense event, which will be held at UIC in Student Center East (SCE 302) on Monday, April 16, 2012 from 10AM-1PM.
The 2012 University of Common Sense is titled, “What is the Future of Nuclear Energy? Capacity, Safety, and Greenhouse Gases.” A panel of experts, moderated by Dr. George W. Crabtree, will present and discuss topics related to nuclear energy, sustainability, and safety. At the conclusion of the panel discussion, audience members and panelists are invited to a free luncheon.
This year’s panel will include:
- Dr. Mark Peters, Deputy Director for Programs at Argonne National Laboratory
- Dr. Amir Shahkarami, CEO Exelon Nuclear Partners, Sr. VP Exelon Generation
- Dr. Edwin Lyman, Senior Scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists
All students and members of the community are invited to attend the presentation, discussion, and free luncheon that follows.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP at: http://bit.ly/UCS2012
For all questions, please contact Thomas Lipsmeyer (talaan@uic.edu).

