It's Green Week at Purdue, and the Solar Decathlon team, in Washington, D.C., is Skyping with campus today as part of the focus on energy. Team member Lee Causey chatted with Michael Gulich, Purdue's director of sustainability, during the first of four Skype sessions this morning. Attendees learned tidbits like:
Three days of Solar Decathlon photos posted
By Steven Lincoln College of Technology Writer/Editor The photos I took while attending the Solar Decathlon can be found on the Purdue College of Technology Facebook page.
In the News: how viable is solar energy in Indiana?
The Lafayette Journal and Courier talks to Bill Hutzel, professor of mechanical engineering technology and faculty advisor to the Solar Decathlon team, as well as local residents, about the future of solar energy in Indiana. Read more.
Check for $25,000 helps Purdue EcoCAR 2 team
Seed money of $25,000 from General Motors will help students at Purdue University take the next step in designing and building an advanced technology hybrid/electric vehicle as part of the EcoCAR 2 competition.
Solar Decathlon team member back on campus
Spencer Douglas is back at Purdue after being part of the construction team for Purdue's entry in the Solar Decathlon 2011. Here is his take on the week and his reality check: http://blog.tech.purdue.edu/techlife/?p=283.