IAC Forum

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From the Staff

  • IAC Alumni Fact Sheet (PDF 3.7MB)
  • IAC Study Sheds New Light on the Differing Requirements for Experience Credit. Are you interested in becoming a professionally licensed engineer? A recent survey of IAC alumni found that 50% are either Engineers-In-Training, or registered Professional Engineers (PE). In today’s fast-paced world, licensure is important for engineers and many companies expect their engineers to become licensed as they progress professionally. Licensure can bring job security, a higher salary and management opportunities. In many states, IAC alumni may be able to expedite the licensure process by claiming up to 1 year of IAC experience towards the 3 or 4 year professional experience requirement. Michaela Martin, IAC Student Activities Coordinator (PDF 1.5 MB).

Student-to-Student

  • Mitsubishi Motors Recognizes the Unique Energy Engineering Skills and Capabilities of IAC Students (WMV 1.3MB 20 sec) The entire interview with Eugene Schlueter, General Manager of Central Engineering, Manufacturing Division of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. can be found with the 2006 Student Meeting Presentation by Eric Ross from Bradley University.
  • Certified Energy Manager Training. Dejan Ristic (UWM IAC) shares his experience regarding the CEM training and exam (PDF 20 KB).
  • A Conversation with Jacques Beaudry-Losique. Brian Malone, UIC Lead Student, recently attended the Ohio Technology Showcase where he spoke with ITP Program Manager, Jacques Beaudry-Losique (PDF 20 KB).
  • Ten Guidelines For A Happy, Healthy and Productive IAC. After receiving the IAC Center of Excellence Award from DOE in 2003, Dr. Kelly Kissock and his students at the University of Dayton developed a list of ten guidelines they use for operating a successful IAC (read more...).
  • Two University of Illinois– Chicago Students Take Their Ideas To the Next Level. Matt Swanson, an undergraduate student, and Jon Aardsma, a graduate student at the University of Illinois at Chicago's Industrial Assessment Center (UIC-IAC), are leveraging an assessment of a primary metals plant into a challenging senior design project (read more...).

New Technologies

  • The Ohio Technology Showcase highlights new and emerging technologies. Reported on by UIC IAC Student Brian Malone (PDF 20 KB).
  • E2 and P2 Improvement Opportunities in Secondary Aluminum Processing: A Case Study. This paper presents the results of an energy assessment at a secondary aluminum plant in northern Illinois, specifically, the energy and non-energy benefits of using a new combustion technology for scrap decoating (PDF 300 KB).

In the Press

  • Sustainability Coach Takes Her Expertise to Market. Visit The Washington Post to read the full article.
  • Michaela Martin, IAC Alumni and Student Activities Coordinator, leads the US Team for Greening Industry in China. Click Here and view page 7 for the full story.
  • DOE'S Industrial Technologies Program is the Focus of the House Science Subcommittee Hearing Click Here to read the written testimony of Malcolm E. Verdict, C.E.M. regarding The Role of Industrial Assessment Centers in Meeting the Energy and Environmental Demands of America's Industrial and Commercial Enterprises in the 21st Century
  • World-Class Energy Assessments Industrial Action Plans for Greater and More Durable Energy Cost Control (PDF 193 KB)
  • A Lesson in Success The Lehigh University newspaper reviews the IAC Program and budget (PDF 852KB)
  • "Bush Energy Plan Whacks Conservation More than a dozen efficiency efforts are set for trims or elimination as the administration pushes long-term projects." Visit The Christian Science Monitor website for the complete article.
  • "Lean Energy Audits Rethinking Common Management Practices of Multi-Building Energy Audits." Syracuse IAC Alumni, Adam Knapp's article as published in the spring edition of Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment (Volume 25, Number 4). (PDF 192 KB)
  • Industry Conservation Programs Face White House Cuts. Science Magazine reviews the budget cuts that threaten the Industries of the Future program. (PDF 82 KB)
  • Monthly Energy Review, April 2006 (PDF 2MB)
  • "Lean Energy Audits Rethinking Common Management Practices of Multi Building Energy Audits."An article by Adam Knapp (Syracuse IAC Alumni) as published in Strategic Planning for Energy and the Environment. Volume 25, Number 4. (PDF 192 KB).
  • "The Greenest Generation" Are you part of it? New York Times Op-Ed columnist Thomas L. Friedman's look at "doing it in the dark" on Earth Day (PDF 21KB).
  • Business Week magazine article examines the "Dark Days for Energy Efficiency" and why federal funding for research aimed at cutting energy use faces the knife. Visit the Business Week website to read the complete article.
  • IAC Proves Good for Business: Student led program saves local businesses energy, cash. The Golden Gate [X]pressOnline, November 10, 2003 (read more...).
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