Available Breakout Sessions
Design
Capturing the Sun
This presenter from Pacific Grove will talk about his homemade plug in electric vehicle with his own solar collector attached. Also you will learn about advances in solar technology.
Green by Design
See a demonstration of various materials for green construction and learn about passive solar architecture as well as other energy saving designs.
Permaculture
How can we design systems in our society that more closely resemble natural efficiencies that are evident in animal and plant ecosystems?
Solar Model Cars
Actually make a simple solar car from a kit, and compete with your fellow students to make the fastest solar car. You will practice and modify your vehicle for a final "race-off."
Solar Ovens
Learn to make a simple oven using sunlight, cardboard and aluminum foil! Also learn about an organization that promotes solar cooker technologies in areas of the world lacking affordable electricity and fuel.
Stanford Solar Cup Car
A space-age car that can go 50 MPH directly off the sun's energy? Yes! See how Stanford design students made the 2007 vehicle on display today.
Sustainable Homes
What are the most innovative methods and materials to make a house with minimal environmental impact.
Economy
Efficiencies in Businesses
Thinking of going into the business world? Learn about cutting edge efficiencies to give your business a competitive edge while being mindful of our environment at the same time.
The Green Dragon
Get a fascinating look at the booming, massive economy of China. See a brand new documentary film (incidently, made by Namura Sensei's husband!) on the green building movement in China. With the Olympics coming, this is a particularly timely topic.
Food
Cooking for Sustainability
See demonstrations of dishes that can be made using sustainable foods. For those of you who like to cook!
Eating Green
You are what you eat! Or at least what you eat reflects your values. Learn about sustainable practices in growing and preparing the food we eat.
Seafood Watch
Got a fish to fry? Find out what is happening to world fish populations and what humans must do to protect the status of our ocean dwelling friends.
Fuel
Fries to Fuel: Biodiesel
Can cars really run on vegetables? Learn about the biodiesel movement with a parent who specializes in the field.
Make Biodeisel!
Do a hands-on activity where you actually turn cooking oil into fuel for a car!
Preparing for Peak Oil
President Bush has noted, "Americans are addicted to oil." With a barrel of oil now at record prices, we need to know how much oil is left. Are we going to run out any time soon? This workshop looks at the history and future of oil use. This is a huge issue.
Impact
Education, Energy and the Environment
Praise the sun! A overview of our energy consumption habits with an emphasis on how solar energy can play a vital role in providing for future energy needs.
Field Trip to Waste Management
Find out what happens to all the stuff we discard! Monterey County has one of the finest processing facilities in the entire world. Know your impact!
Ocean Pollution
Our keynote speaker will show important film clips on areas of the ocean that are being devastated with solid waste pollution and discuss human impact on ocean health.
Sea of Consequences
Save the Seas! Our oceans are filling with plastics which resist biodegrading. See an important Powerpoint presentation and learn of the effects and solutions to this problem.
Solar Cookers International
Learn about an organization that promotes solar cooker technologies in areas of the world (with some emphasis on Darfur)lacking affordable electricity and fuel.
The Greening of Stevenson
Get active! After a presentation on some ways small communities can act in a more sustainable manner, brainstorm ways Stevenson can become a greener campus.
The Story of Stuff
Do you have too much stuff? Where does your stuff come from and where does it go? See an excellent 20 minute video which gives an overview of our consumer culture, followed by a discussion with an expert in the field.
What's your Carbon Footprint?
Know your impact! Examine the costs of energy, and how much you personally contribute emissions to the environment.