Plenary Speakers (Missouri Energy Summit 2009)
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Item Invited speakers panel Day 2, Robert Dixon and Mark Templeton [videorecording](University of Missouri (System), 2009) Deaton, Brady J.; Dixon, Robert K.; Templeton, Mark; Carney, John F; University of Missouri (System); Missouri Energy Summit (2009 : University of Missouri--Columbia)Mark Templeton discussed the alternative energies in use in Missouri as well as the opportunities and challenges faced by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Robert Dixon discussed the World Bank and International Energy Agency's activities as the repository of global data on energy issues.Item Invited speakers panel day 2, Dr. Sayre and Dr. Duncan [videorecording](University of Missouri (System), 2009) Sayre, Richard Thomas; Duncan, Robert V.; University of Missouri (System); Missouri Energy Summit (2009 : University of Missouri--Columbia)Dr. Richard Sayre spoke about biomass resources, including the potential of microalgae to provide a renewable fuel. Dr. Robert Duncan addressed the need for objective scientific method when evaluating new technologies, using cold fusion as an example.Item Invited speakers panel [videorecording](University of Missouri (System), 2009-04) Carney, John F.; Harbert, Karen Alderman; Pakrasi, Himradi Bhusan, 1953-; Dixon, Bob; Chesser, Michael; Kruse, Bob; University of Missouri (System); Missouri Energy Summit (2009 : University of Missouri--Columbia)This panel of invited speakers at the Missouri Energy Summit 2009 addressed issues relating to energy challenges facing the United States and offered some possible solutions that would be beneficial economically and environmentally.Item Governor Nixon's address to the Missouri Energy Summit 2009 [videorecording](University of Missouri (System), 2009-04) Nixon, Jeremiah W. (Jeremiah Wilson), 1956-; Forsee, Gary D.; University of Missouri (System); Missouri Energy Summit (2009 : University of Missouri--Columbia)Missouri Governor Jay Nixon addressed the Missouri Energy Summit 2009, noting Missouri's willingness to embrace technologies that offer alternative fuel sources and emphasizing the state's readiness to be a leader in energy conservation. Governor Nixon also noted the importance of the educational system in the research and development of the technologies that will assure energy independence.Item Welcome and keynote address [videorecording](University of Missouri (System), 2009-04) Carney, John F.; Bond, Christopher S.; McCaskill, Claire; Pickens, T. Boone (Thomas Boone); University of Missouri (System); Missouri Energy Summit (2009 : University of Missouri--Columbia)The Missouri Energy Summit 2009 opened with remarks from John F. Carney III, Chancellor of the Missouri University of Science and Technology, Senator Christopher 'Kit' Bond, and Senator Claire McCaskill. T. Boone Pickens delivered the keynote address.