Missouri University of Science and Technology - Rollamo Yearbook (Rolla, MO)

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w UMR-MEC Energy uomerence- A Step Towards Solutions The President of the United States in 1974 established the goal of energy independence by 1980. Since that time there has been a considerable difference of opinion regarding the meaning of energy in- dependence. an even greater difference as to how the goal of independence should be achieved. To some, energy independence is a condition in which the U. S. receives no energy through imports, and it produces all of its energy domestically. To others energy independence fs a condition in which the U. S. imports some energy to meet its requirements but only to acceptable levels of political and economic vulnerability. The definition of independence, the criteria for availability, and the technical methods and advancements for meeting it are central to the choice ol a U. S. energy strategy and the theme of this con- ference, ‘Two Years Progress Towards Self Reliance.” The purpose of the conference is to provide social scientists, scientists, and engineers a means lor rapid communication of their most recent research in the field of energy and to offer practical solutions to energy related problems for govern- ment and industry.) These remarks are from the preface to the extended ab- stracts for the second annual UMR MEC Conference on Energy and were written by Dr. J. Deraid Morgan, the con- ference director. Organized jointly by the Governor’s Missouri Energy council within the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the faculty of the University of Missouri-Rolla and Continental Oil Company, the energy conference was held on this campus October 7, 8, and 9. Perhaps the most pressing issue in the world today, the energy issue was 1 looked at and discussed from nearly every viewpoint. Engineers and scientists came from all parts of the country to discuss the problems involved with energy and to review the latest research done in this field. Although the conference was open to students ar no charge, few students took advantage of the opportunity. Nearly 100 papers were presented by their authors, and were divided into various sessions according to their subject matter. The subheadings for each session were: Wind and Solar Energy, Energy Management, Chemical Energy, Energy Management, Chemical Energy Conversio n, Economics of Energy Nuclear Energy and Power, Energy Systems, Energy Resources and Energy Environment. Energy needs around the world are increasing, while our supply of fossil fuels is steadily decreasing. Much of the research being done today, as showed by the papers delivered at the conference, is concerned with alternatives to our present sources of energy, while many researchers are also interested in better conservation of energy in ourjpresent systems. Solar,

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missouri miner the missouri miner rolla, missouri umr UMR. . . its greatest opportunity . . University of Missouri Rolla FOUNDED 1870 As University of Missouri School of Mines Metallurgy On August 26 th of this year Chan- cellor BispMnghoff addressed the faculty at the General Faculty Meeting. In his speech he touched oh almost all of the subjects presently affecting UMR. His talk was ex- tremely interesting, but rather long. Because of the length, the Chancellor ' s speech will be presented in a series of articles to be run in the coming weeks. This is the first of that series. GENERAL FACULTY fail, Dr . Bisplinghofi says. MEETING “In regard to the complaints August 26, 1975 of students who are being Chancellor’s Remarks housed in property we leased this summer,” he continues Since I reported to you last December, I continue to believe strongly that UMR, this par- ticular institution and in- stitutions tike it, is going to be presented with its greatest opportunity in the next decade. By institutions like it, I mean those institutions that have a central core of science and technology and a commitment to apply science and technology to society’s problems. During the balance of the lime today I will report to you on progress during the past .year together with my assessment of the year ahead and beyond. ENROLLMENT- At the present time it appears as though UMR’s fall enrollment bottomed out in 1974. The present 1975 count is 4,245 compared with 4,006 reported in 1974. By close of late registration, it is very possible that our total 1975 fall count could exceed 4,300 with a graduate enrollment in the neighborhood of 475. We would thus be close to the 1973 fail figure and, hopefully, well on our way to achieving levels of enrollment of the early 19 ' 70’s. Following an apparent national trend, graduate enrollment is declining at UMR. A decrease of about 10 per cent is noted from 1974 to 1975. Last year there were 376 M.S. and 152 “all staff members are doing engineering- the rolla way Engineering students from the University of Missouri-Rolla will tell about “Engineering— The Rolla Way” at “Rolla Night” Thursday, Oct. 2, at the Engineers’ Club of St. Louis, 4359 Lindeil Blvd. St. Louis area high school and college students, their parents and teachers are invited to attend. Engineering exhibits will be on display at 7 p .m. with the program starting at 8:15 p.m. slide show and discus engineering and all facets c student life at UMR. They are Dennis LeiUerman senior i electrical engineering; Louan Ruyle sophomore in mechanics engineering; Curt Ingrar sophomore in nuclea engineering, and John E Farrell senior in mechanic! engineering. There will be question and answer period. UMR alumni, faculty an administrators will be on han

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Chancellor Speaks on Energy Tuesday, September 23 the problems of an energy Chancellor Raymond shortage. The present Congress Bisplinghoff was the guest is not taking the necessary steps speaker at the meeting of the to meet these problems. Society of Mining Engineers. His speech was on the energy Bisplinghoff said the future of situation iit the United States, this country will depend on its The Chancellor first pointed capacity to develop its energy out how valuable an institution resources, in the past it has such as UMR will be, par- been shown how growth of ficulariy in the next few years, energy production parallels Engineers will foe needed to industrial growth. He stated the develop our resources to meet engineer is an important part of our country ' s energy needs. He the industrial growth and stated that this school is in “the necessary to meet the needs oi right place at the right time society in energy. Many people take for granted that the present energy crisis will eventually be taken care of. The feeling is that if we have the technology to put a man on the moon we can surely keep our lights burning. According to Bisplinghoff “things are going to get worse before they get better 4 . He predicted two things; that the U.S. is entering into a period of declining standard of Jiving and a period oi hostile action from foreign countries. Time is becoming a critical factor. Within the next ten years we will see a great shift in the economy. Areas such as New England, heavily dependent on foreign oil can already be seen slipping into a depression. Unemployment in Rhode Island is up to 15 per cent. These facts are a result of scarcity and higher fuel prices. Eventually the government will have to force people to lower their standard of living. The period of hostile action from foreign countries (as predicted ) should foe something of concern. We have a heavy dependence on foreign oil now and use of thisoU is increasing. Solar Energy News { EARTH NEWS) - New residential and commercial developments along Califor- nia ' s i t 100-mile coast line, as of 1977, may be required to in- corporate solar heating and cooling units. That’s the recommendation of the state Coastal Commission, which holds jurisdiction over development of the coastal zone . The Commission will recommend to the state legislature that specila tax incentives be provided to all developers who incorporate solar heating into their buddings. It has also recom- mended that local governments along the cost pass so alled “sun rights ordinances to ensure that all home owners solar technology isn’t readily available by January 1st, 1977, new buildings will have to be designed to incorporate solar systems when they become available. The recommendation, if adopted by the legislature, will affect thousands of new coastal developments when the present near-moratorium on building is lifted. The Commission predicts that large-scale solar development could save bet- ween 50 and 80 per cent of natural gas requirements for heating and cooling purposes. In the near future, the power in your home may come to you from outer space. Huge solal cells orbiting 23.000 miles above the earth would gather solar