ULS

UNIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES
Monday, March 27th 4:30pm
Adamson Wing, 136A Baker Hall


Karl A. Thomas, BS ChemE/EPP 1994, Executive Director of Pittsburgh
Voyager

Is Your Boat 'Green'?
Boating, Education and Sustainability for the Next Generation

A local education non-profit, a new 150-passenger boat under
construction at shipyard in Florida, CME, and a team of engineers and
companies from around the world are generating international attention
for a global first - A Green Boat. This 90-foot hybrid diesel-electric
boat will makes its splash onto the Pittsburgh riverscape in 2006. Come
hear a personal story of what it has taken to make this a reality, the
invaluable role of CMU researchers and students, and why this project is
important for the future of global development and environmental
sustainability.

Pittsburgh Voyager's mission is to provide transformational river-based
experiential education, research and adventure opportunities for
students, teachers and the public to inspire and motivate learning in
science, technology and the environment. Learn more at
www.pittsburghvoyager.org .