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Students Design New York City Tunnel at Stevens Institute of Technology
Civil Engineering students at Stevens Institute of Technology are working on the design of a section of the East Side access tunnel which will bring more Long Island Rail Road trains into New York City. - April 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Students Design Pennsylvania Bridge at Stevens Institute of Technology
Civil Engineering students at Stevens Institute of Technology designed a two-lane replacement for the current one-lane bridge over Skippack Creek. The project is sponsored and evaluated by The Louis Berger Group, Inc. - April 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Senior Projects Exposition Showcases Student Achievement at Stevens Institute of Technology
On April 27, Stevens Institute of Technology hosted its annual Senior Projects Expo, a showcase of the senior year design projects of the graduating seniors from the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Howe School of Technology Management, and the School of Systems and... - April 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Senior Design Team Delivers Free Power to Wireless Devices
A Stevens Senior Design team is using piezoelectric generators to power wireless devices and capture emerging market potential. - April 30, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Greenwood Management Welcomes Global Timber Price Recovery
Sustainable Brazilian forestry management and investment firm Greenwood Management has welcomed the news that lumber prices are growing worldwide. The growth is largely thanks to demand from the Far-East, not the least in China and Japan. The latest Wood Resource Quarterly report on lumber prices... - April 29, 2011 - Greenwood Management ApS
CTRL Systems & Sensor Synergy Announce Strategic Partnership for Energy Reduction and Awareness
The CTRL-Energy Savings Program (CTRL-ESP) is capable of assessing, locating, monitoring, calculating and confirming energy reduction opportunities in a manufacturing facility. - April 29, 2011 - CTRL Systems, Inc.
Wash U Goes Green - with a Little Help from Blue
Blue Skies Recycling’s signature yellow bins make an appearance during a KSDK NewsChannel 5 broadcast about the St. Louis based University’s sustainability efforts. - April 29, 2011 - Blue Skies Recycling
Stevens Senior Design Team Helps Families and Businesses Organize Their Kitchens
Seniors from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology have cooked up a project that signals the end of the shopping list as we know it. Their Senior Design project, the Smart Kitchen Inventory Management System (SKIM), provides home chefs or... - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Thoracic Catheter Senior Design Team Takes 1st Place at Regional ISPE Competition
On April 21, Stevens students took 1st place at the regional International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE) Student Poster Competition for their novel thoracic catheter design. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Senior Design Team Empowers Wheelchair Shoppers at Stevens Institute of Technology
A Biomedical Engineering Senior Design team from Stevens Institute of Technology has designed a motorized shopping basket for sale to large supermarkets that allows wheelchair shoppers to easily navigate through a store, make large shopping trips, and use their own wheelchairs in stores. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Senior Design Team Fights Hypothermia on the Battlefield
A Biomedical Engineering Senior Design team at Stevens Institute of Technology is working with the U.S. Army and New Jersey physicians to develop a new device to combat hypothermia among wounded soldiers. Team "Heat Wave" is composed of seniors Walter Galvez, Amanda Mendez, Geoffrey Ng,... - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens Microreactor Senior Design Team Invents Portable Hydrogen Reactor for Fuel Cells
Chemical Engineering students at Stevens Institute of Technology have developed a portable microreactor that converts liquid fuels into hydrogen for fuel cell batteries. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
La Quinta Enters LOI to Acquire BC Massive Sulfide Project with 171 g/t Silver, 6.7% Copper
La Quinta Resources Corporation (TSX VENTURE:LAQ) ("La Quinta") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire the Carruthers Pass, B.C. massive sulfide project from Cariboo Rose Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:CRB) ("Cariboo Rose"). Under the... - April 29, 2011 - La Quinta Resource Corporation
Colliers Teaches the First LEED Class in Albania
In March, Colliers International taught the first Green Building and Leadership on Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) training class in Tirana. The activity was initiated and supported by the EBRD Business Advisory Services (BAS) program for Albania. The training was attended by 20... - April 29, 2011 - Colliers International Albania
Stevens Senior Design Team Makes New Jersey Roads Safer for Pedestrians
A Senior Design Team at Stevens Institute of Technology is working with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJ DOT) to develop a novel traffic signal system that protects pedestrians without interrupting traffic flow. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Redhill Receives Notice of Accelerated Acquisition of Gullewa Gold Project
Redhill Resources Corp. (TSX VENTURE:RHR) ("Redhill" or the "Company") has received a notice of intention from its joint venture partner Mutiny Gold Ltd. ("Mutiny") (ASX:MYG) that it wishes to expedite its right to acquire a 100% ownership of the Gullewa Gold Project... - April 29, 2011 - Redhill Resources Corp.
SMART Turbine Inc. Invited to Present on SPROUT Program Experience at SMBC
On May 3rd, SMART Turbine Inc. will be at the Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster presenting on their experience with the SPROUT program. SPROUT is a business incubator program that is run by the Sonoma Mountain Business Cluster, (SMBC). Once in the program, a mentor is assigned based on relative... - April 29, 2011 - Smart-Turbine Inc.
Stevens Multi-Disciplinary Systems Design Project Saves Lives and Money for the Military
Seventeen students at Stevens Institute of Technology are participating in a multi-disciplinary design initiative, sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD) and designing an efficient and sustainable Advanced Expeditionary Housing System (AEHS) for remote combat operations and disaster relief. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Students Design Next-Generation Glaucoma Treatment at Stevens Institute of Technology
A Stevens Senior Design Team has created a biomedical implant for intraocular pressure relief that uses a novel method to sidestep the problems associated with traditional glaucoma treatment. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Students Design Innovative Spacecraft Inspection System at Stevens Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering students at Stevens have created a rotational system of propulsion for a Remotely Operable Inspection Craft (ROIC). This small, reusable system could easily be deployed to capture images of the exterior of spacecraft in order to assess damage suffered in liftoff or flight. - April 29, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Lucky Strike Nkak Coal Project Acquisition and Coal Transportation Service Agreement
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:LKY) is pleased to report the Company signed a letter agreement with a private Mongolian company that represents the owner of two exploration licences covering an area of 8,736 hectares within the eastern boundary 3 km west of the Olonbulag coking coal deposits in the aimag of Hovd in southwest Mongolia - April 28, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Students Design Sensory Toy for Children with Autism at Stevens Institute of Technology
Three Mechanical Engineering students at Stevens Institute of Technology are using their Senior Design project to create a toy for children with autism that will aid in children's development through play therapy. - April 28, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Most U.S. Consumers Want to Buy an Electric Vehicle: E Source Study Finds 85 Percent Are Ready to Purchase
E Source recently analyzed data from the Nielsen Energy Survey and found that 85 percent of U.S. consumers say they would purchase a battery-driven car either right away (3 percent), when their current car needed replacement (57 percent), or when the technology is proven and it becomes more mainstream (25 percent). - April 27, 2011 - E Source
The NCSD in Cooperation with the China CDM Fund and China Central Television Launch the Production of a Documentary on Global Climate Change
"Warm and Cold We Share Together... A Civilization Journey of Climate" - April 27, 2011 - National Center for Sustainable Development (NCSD)
Rentricity Inc. Presents "Building a Smart & Sustainable Water Grid" to Delegates at American Water Works Association Meetings
Frank Bursic, Rentricity’s Mid Atlantic/Ohio Valley/Canadian Regional Director, will participate at the American Water Works Association Meetings being held in Pennsylvania and Ontario, Canada. The Pennsylvania AWWA Chapter event was held on April 20 - 21 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA. - April 25, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
ICLEI USA and Office Depot Celebrated Major Expansion of Green Business Challenge at the New York Stock Exchange April 21
Triangle J Council of Governments, NC Join Innovative Program to Reduce GHG Emissions and Energy Consumption Among Businesses and Commercial Buildings – Millions of Dollars in Savings for Participants. - April 25, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Appointment Notice: Water Solutions Inc. Welcomes New Associate Director of Research
Glenn Reynolds, President and CEO of Water Solutions Inc. is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Cora Tanenbaum to the position of Associate Director of Research, effective April 25, 2011. - April 25, 2011 - Water Solutions Inc.
St. Louis Cardinals and WITS Announce 2nd Annual Green Week E-Cycling and Appliance Recycling Drive
Cardinals Announce 2nd Annual Green Week at Busch Rain or Shine Week's Events (April 19 – April 26) to Commemorate 41st Anniversary of Earth Day In celebration of the 41st anniversary of Earth Day, the St. Louis Cardinals will host their 2nd annual Green Week, April 19 through April 26,... - April 24, 2011 - WITS
College Hunks Moving Into the Future: the Flourishing "College Hunks Hauling Junk" Franchise Expands Into the Multi-Billion Dollar Moving Industry
It's hard to imagine how 6 years ago College Hunks Hauling Junk began with a beat-up cargo van in Washington DC, hauling unwanted items from local residents and businesses. Now a multi-million dollar franchise hauling junk in over 34 markets covering 85 zones in 21 states across the United States,... - April 24, 2011 - College Hunks Hauling Junk
GVI Gains Unique Access to Panda Project in China
A new volunteer project has been established to help conserve the last remaining Qinling pandas, a subspecies of the giant panda. According to WWF China, there are only around 200-300 of the Qinling panda left in the wild following the destruction of habitat, a lack of conservation resources, and... - April 23, 2011 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Senior Projects Exposition at Stevens Institute of Technology April 27
On April 27, Stevens Institute of Technology hosts its annual Senior Projects Expo, a showcase of the senior year design projects of the graduating seniors from the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, the Howe School of Technology Management, and the School of Systems and Enterprises. The event is held in the Canavan Arena, in the Schaefer Athletic Center, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Stevens campus in Hoboken. - April 23, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
The National Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce Receives Homeland Security Award
CSR receives the DHS Science and Technology Impact Award from the Department of Homeland Security for their rapid response during the DeepWater Horizon oil spill. - April 23, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Sun City Solar and Tulsa Tech Form Sponsoring Company Partnership
The Tulsa Technology Center and Sun City Solar Energy have formed a work-based program for the Technology Center’s electrical students. Master Electrician Larry Batson from Tulsa Technology and Installation Manager Garret Roth of Sun City Solar Energy will teach students how to install solar... - April 22, 2011 - Sun City Solar Energy
Environmental Artist Gwyn Michael Seeks to Change the Landscape with Her New Project: Journey to Confluence
Examining the past, present, and future of the American landscape, Gwyn Michael explores the role of art in creating positive environmental change. - April 22, 2011 - Gwyn Michael
EnduraTech Roofing System by NCFI Polyurethanes Keeps Historic Grain Mill and Your Favorite Breakfast Cereals from Getting Soggy
Grain Mill that supplied Kellogg family in early 1900s, now supplies Post Cereals, uses EnduraTech Roofing System by NCFI on 70-foot grain silo to protect equipment, processes and products. - April 22, 2011 - NCFI Polyurethanes
2011 Solar Decathlon Lights the Way to Importance of Ultra-Energy Efficiency in U.S. Building Industry. Top Finisher Chooses InsulStar® SPF Insulation by NCFI.
U.S-owned company NCFI Polyurethanes, next generation insulation, InsulStar, makes new solar homes ultra-energy efficient. DOE's Solar Decathlon competition unveils new designs, building techniques, and products that make zero-energy homes possible and practical. - April 21, 2011 - NCFI Polyurethanes
Tersus Environmental / inVentures Technologies Has New Customer Support in Southern California
Tersus Environmental announced today that Vancouver, British Columbia based True Blue Technologies will expand coverage for the world-class iSOC® Gas inFusion technology for groundwater remediation into Southern California. The expanded coverage includes inVentures complete family of... - April 21, 2011 - Tersus Environmental, LLC
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. Will Save Automobile Drivers Up to 15% in Fuel Costs
Florida Biodiesel, Inc. has released the Hydrogen Engine Cleaner, a self contained high speed decarbonizer that uses no petroleum distillates to restore any engine’s fuel economy in 40 minutes. - April 21, 2011 - Florida Biodiesel, Inc.
California Cities and Counties Get Free, Breakthrough Tool to Measure Their Community’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Powerful web-based tool developed by ICLEI USA for the Statewide Energy Efficiency Collaborative meets long-identified needs, empowers hundreds of California cities and counties to pursue aggressive goals to save energy, money, and address climate change. - April 21, 2011 - ICLEI USA
Avjet Biotech Signs License Agreement with NC State to Commercialize Aviation Biofuel Technologies
Deal Between Developer of Biofuel Refineries and University Commercializes Intellectual Property and Patents Related to Biofuels - April 21, 2011 - Avjet Biotech
20 Training Sessions Across Africa
The twentieth training session held in Harare for solar professionals. - April 21, 2011 - African Energy
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Partners with Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) to Provide Sustainability Education Resources
GEF to feature green lessons and activities on Lessonopoly.org’s curriculum sharing website. - April 21, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Stevens Chemical Engineering Student David Monteiro Wins AIChE Research Poster Competition
Stevens Institute of Technology Chemical Engineering undergraduate student David Monteiro's poster, "Inkjet-Printed Drug-Eluting Bioresorbable Nanocomposite Micropatterns," led the Research Poster Competition at the 2011 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Regional Student Conference. - April 21, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
April 23, 2011 Sacramento Earth Day Celebration
Nonprofit Environmental Council of Sacramento (ECOS) is organizing their 6th annual Earth Day celebration between 12:30 - 5:30 PM on a beautiful Saturday in Southside Park - Free Admission - April 21, 2011 - Environmental Council of Sacramento
Soltera Mining Corp - Results from El Torno Eluvial Gold Sampling Programme
Dr. Fabio Montanari, President and CEO of Soltera Mining Corp. (OTC: SLTA.PK; Frankfurt: SN7) (solteramining.com) wishes to announce the results of the El Torno eluvial gold sampling program carried out in November 2010. The sampling program was designed to test eluvial deposits composed of... - April 20, 2011 - Soltera Mining Corp
Rentricity Completes Energy Recovery Installation in New England Water Treatment Plant
Rentricity’s twin-turbine 62 Kilowatt Micro Hydro Flow-to Wire System design creates green electricity for the City of Keene. - April 20, 2011 - Rentricity Inc.
Private Placement Closed Stock Options Granted
(TSX-V: EAR) Everett Resources Ltd. (“Everett”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its private placement announced February 22, 2011, consisting of 5,485,000 units (the "Offering") of its securities at a price of $0.055 per unit, for proceeds of $301,675. Each unit... - April 20, 2011 - Everett Resources Ltd.
Sprint’s New Mobility Solution for a Better Planet Supports Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green ID pack for Android devices provides customers with mobile content that enables them to take action and get involved in their local school or youth group. - April 20, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Stevens Biomedical Engineering Knee Goniometer Team Wins NEBEC Student Competition
Biomedical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology took 1st Place at the 37th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC) Student Design Competition. - April 20, 2011 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Poop, Scoop & Away, LLC Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
Poop, Scoop & Away, LLC is proud to announce that is has achieved a significant milestone by marking its 5th year in business in April 2011. Established in 2006, owner and manager Annette Kuhn, reflected on the past five years by saying, “Poop, Scoop & Away was founded to provide a... - April 20, 2011 - Poop, Scoop & Away, LLC