Empowering The Energy Leaders Of The Future (NAPSA)—The amount of energy used each year in the United States is almost mind-boggling, with 97.7 qua- drillion British thermal units (Btu) of energy passing throughelectricallines, pipes, roads, rails, water and sky, accord- ing to the U.S. Energy Information ‘Administration (EIA). This fast, reliable accessto energy feedsthe typical American homeabout90 million Btu a year. Behindthestatistics is a vast network, of people—accordingto the U.S. Depart- ment ofEnergy, about 6.4 million Amer- icans—whoproduce,sell, transport and convert energy products for use. A significantslice of that networkresides in Pennsylvania,the third largest producer of energy productsin the UnitedStates, says the EIA. How do wefulfill the demand for energy solutions andenergy profession als? How do we supply everyone across the globe with reliable, affordable and sustainable energy to meet ourneeds? Pennsylvania students seeking to make difference in the world may like to look into the future of energy. days on campus if they are selected to be an Energy Scholar. In addition to receiving an academic scholarship, Energy Scholars benefit from an exten- sive range of the CEF’s curricular and co-curricular offerings during their time at the College. Coming from a broadvariety of majors, Energy Scholars pursue energy-focused academic If you're an environmentally con- minors from the perspective of the natural sciences, including chemistry, also getting classic liberal arts educa- mental sciences, as well as from the perspective of the social sciences and humanities, such as political science, scious student, there's a college program that lets you seek answers to the big energy questionsfacing humanity, while tion,solid skills designed for the modern world, and an opportunity to apply your knowledge for good even before you graduate. Situated at a major gateway to Mar- cellus Shale natural gas development, and adjacentto coal resources, emerging renewablefacilities and nuclear power plants, Lycoming College’ location in North Central Pennsylvania constitutes an idealsetting for the Center for Energy andthe Future (CEF). The school’s deep commitment to theliberal arts approach makesit a good venuefor discussing the complex topics connected to energy. Understanding energy notonly requires knowledge of science but ofthe politics, economics, business,history andethics that connect the chemistry, geology, physics andbiol- ogy of energy to humanity. Lycoming’s students andfaculty use an interdisciplinary approach to ask questions and seek answers to these complex issues, breaking downthe walls oftraditional academicdisciplines to allow onefield’s importantfindingsto influencethe pursuits of another. Students get to dive right into their study of energy from their first biology, geology, physics and environ- economics, history, philosophy and anthropology. Beyond the classroom, students’ understanding of the complexities of energy’s future is enhanced by interactions with the professionals, policymakers and academics whosharetheir perspectives on energyissues, either as on-campus speakers or as long-term Energy Fellows. Diverse field experiences range from tours of nearbydrillingrigs, coal mines, wind farms and biomass alternative heating system facilities, to traveling to the Dominican Republic to help to expandaccessto electricity with solar powerfor poor, remote farmers. ‘An equally diverse array of intern- ships, each targeted to the particular role in shapingthe aspect of energy that most appeals to each student's specific interests, empower Energy Scholars to maximize their liberal arts training, leading them tocareers ofsignificance in their chosenprofession. Learn More For further facts about the College and the Center for Energy and the Future program, go to wwwlycoming. edu/center-for-energy-and-the-future.
