2006-07 MAP/Ming Visiting Professor
The MAP/Ming Committee on Energy and the Environment
is proud to present Mr. Amory B. Lovins as the 5th MAP/Ming Visiting
Professor for Energy and the Environment. Mr. Lovins is the Chairman
and Chief Scientist at the Colorado-based Rocky Mountain Institute, a
non-profit and non-partisan “think and do tank.” For over
30 years, he has been a prominent advocate for the Soft Energy Path and
has been active in energy, resource, environmental, and security policy
worldwide, and has briefed 18 heads of state. He has authored or co-authored
numerous papers and 29 books—the most recent, Winning the Oil Endgame,
is a study commissioned by the Department of Defense that details a plan
for the US to phase-out oil, create jobs, revitalize key industries and
rural America, and enhance national security. Among Mr. Lovins’ numerous
awards and distinctions are the “Alternative Nobel;” Onassis,
Nissan, Shingo, and Mitchell Prizes; the Happold Medal; the Heinz, Lindbergh,
TIME Hero for the Planet, and World Technology Awards; and a MacArthur
Fellowship.
As the 2006-2007 MAP/Ming Visiting Professor, Mr. Lovins will teach
two Stanford courses during Spring Break and Spring Quarter. Please see
information about each class below.
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CEE 173L/273L: Advanced Energy End-Use Efficiency
Spring Break, March 26-31, M-S 9:30am–9:00pm, 2 units
Through a combination of classroom lectures, labs and project work for
students, and evening presentations that are open to the Stanford community,
this class will investigate end-use efficiency technologies, chiefly
for electricity and mobility fuels, with a focus on techniques, design,
and performance evaluation. Barriers, incentives, and strategies for
implementing least-cost efficiency measures will be covered—including
implications for energy supply and demand, business interests, and national
security. Each day will be governed by an overarching theme, such as
end-use efficiency in buildings, industry, and transportation. The technologies
and concepts relevant to the theme will be highlighted.
This class is available for a letter grade only and auditors cannot
be accommodated during the daytime sessions. Students must register on
Axess starting March 12th and no later than March 25th. Prior reading
is recommended – see below for details.
Structure and Timing
This intensive course will be conducted during the week of spring break.
The morning and evening lectures are mandatory for enrolled students,
who will also participate in small group problem-solving sessions in
the afternoon. The evening sessions are open to the community.
All students will have an opportunity to join Amory Lovins for lunch
or in the late afternoon as part of a small group.
Below is a tentative schedule of the daily structure of the class. Please
check back for updates closer to the opening date of class. It is important
to arrive on time for each session.
Daytime
Schedule |
For Enrolled Students Only |
| 9:30-11:30am |
Morning lecture and discussion session |
| 11:30am-1:00pm |
Lunch - a different group of students will be invited to join Amory
Lovins for lunch each day |
| 1:00-4:00pm |
Break out sessions and labs |
A different group of students will be invited to join
Amory Lovins for an afternoon walk each day at 4pm.
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| Evening Schedule |
Required for Enrolled Students; Open to the Community |
| 7:30-9:00pm |
Evening lectures. Check back for information about the theme for
each night |
Required Readings
Students should read the following publications prior to attending the
course:
1. "A Roadmap for Natural Capitalism." Harvard Business Review.
Click
here to access an online reprint.
2. Executive summary for “Winning the Oil Endgame.” Click
here to access the summary.
Strongly Recommended Readings
1. Winning the Oil Endgame: www.oilendgame.com
2. Natural Capitalism: www.natcap.org
These two books are summarized in the required readings for the spring
break class (CE 173L), and students striving to take the spring quarter
course (CE 273R) may wish to read the full books, which are required
for that course.
Print copies of these two books are available in the Stanford Bookstore.
Additional readings will be distributed via Coursework.
Recommended Readings
Additional readings will be recommended. Check back for more information.
Registration
Axess opens for course enrollment on March 12th. Although this class
is being held during the break, it is considered to be a spring quarter
class.
Restrictions
The first 175 students to register will be admitted. All majors of study
are invited. Class registration will close once capacity has been reached,
or on March 25th. Late admittance cannot be accommodated due to the intense
and compressed nature of the class.
Considerations
This class will occur over Spring Break, when many facilities will be
closed and student dining options will be limited. Students may wish
to eat at the public campus cafes or plan to pack food for lunch.
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CEE 273R: Energy End-Use Efficiency Opportunities at
Stanford
Spring Quarter, Wed 6-9pm, 4 units
Prerequisite: CEE 173L/273L: Advanced Energy End-Use Efficiency
This project-based class will focus on developing trans-disciplinary
analysis and recommendations for integrating energy efficiency, renewable
energy, and carbon-management strategies into the Stanford University
infrastructure. Enrollment will be limited and superior performance in
the Advanced Energy End-Use Efficiency class is desired.
This class is available for a letter grade only and auditors cannot
be accommodated.
Structure and Timing
This class will meet Wednesdays, from 6:00 pm to 9:00pm. Amory Lovins
will be on campus to lead classes at the opening and closing nights.
Most of the remaining sessions will be conducted via web-conferencing.
TA, Cody Taylor will facilitate these meetings, be available for office
hours and serve as the on-campus leader/ambassador for the course.
Registration
This class will only be open to invited students. Further instructions
for registering for this class will be given to accepted students during
the spring break.
Restrictions
This course is limited to 21 students who have taken CEE 173L/273L and
who have been approved by the instructor.
Please check back closer to the start of classes for additional information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I sign up for the spring break course?
Spring quarter registration opens on Axess on March 12th. Enrollment
is open on a first-come, first served basis. No enrollment is allowed
after March 25th.
Is the spring break class (CEE 173L) a prerequisite for the spring quarter
course (CEE 273R)?
Yes. Amory Lovins is giving preference to students who have participated
in the spring break course and will likely fill CEE 273R with those candidates
before considering petitions from those who did not participate in the
spring break class.
When is the last day of the spring break class?
Saturday, March 31st – ending at 4pm.
On what basis will grades in the spring break course be assigned?
Full and punctual attendance, brief writing responses each day that draw
on the lectures and readings, and a group project.
Can I audit the class?
Unfortunately, no. The class is offered to registered students who are
enrolled in the class, and is available for a letter grade only.
I already have plans for part of spring break, can I attend the lectures
I am here for?
The evening lectures will be open to the public. The day time class sessions
will be limited to students who are registered in the class. If you have
special circumstances and would like further information, please contact
hummel@stanfordalumni.org.
For further information, direct inquiries to Holmes Hummel: hummel@stanfordalumni.org