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Focus on the Bioeconomy - OAC Public Lecture, February 27
February 19, 2008
The Winter 2008 session of OAC’s public lecture series continues on Wednesday, February 27 when Prof. Amar Mohanty, recently named Premier’s Research Chair in Biomaterials & Transportation at the University of Guelph will speak on the topic of The New Agriculture: The Journey for a Sustainable Bioeconomy.
An accomplished researcher and author, Dr. Mohanty’s work focuses on developing biobased materials and biofuels to provide sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based resources. In his new role, he will encourage the innovation of new cost-effective biobased consumer products and technology as well as liaise with government, industry and other universities. He will also serve as director of the Bioproducts Discovery Centre, a facility that will serve as the hub for the University’s bioproducts research.
The New Agriculture: The Journey for a Sustainable Bioeconomy
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Lifetime Learning Centre, OVC 1714
University of Guelph
This event is open to the public: there is no charge for admission. OVC Lifetime Learning Centre is located just off Gordon Street between College Avenue and Stone Road: access via McGilvary Road. Parking is available directly adjacent to the building; there is no charge for parking after 5:00 p.m.
A campus map is available at: http://www.uoguelph.ca/campus/map/
About the series:
The OAC Public Lecture Series features distinguished speakers on topical issues related to agriculture, food, the environment and rural communities in Canada and around the world. The series promotes better understanding of the challenges and opportunities of rapid change and global connectivity.
Developed with support from the alumni and friends of OAC, these lectures are provided free of charge for the University community and the public.
For more information:
Brenda Cassidy
OAC Dean's Office
University of Guelph
phone: 519 824 4120 ext 56832
email: bcassidy@uoguelph.ca
