Top Energy Department Official to Introduce Bronx Students to Key Concepts of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology 4/21/2004
From: Tom Welch of the U.S. Department of Energy, 202-586-5806 News Advisory: On Thursday, April 22, Assistant Energy Secretary David Garman will visit the Bronx to introduce eighth grade students from the Star Academy MS-210 to the promise of hydrogen fuel cell technology. Students will learn about hydrogen and fuels cells through a series of experiments that will teach them how to build model fuel cell cars. The Department of Energy is encouraging the study of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in schools to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers needed to bring the vision of a hydrogen economy to reality. President Bush has proposed $1.7 billion over five years in research funding for FreedomCAR and the Hydrogen fuel initiative, to enable America to lead the world in developing clean, hydrogen- powered automobiles that would free the U.S. from dependence on foreign petroleum. WHO: David Garman, assistant secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy WHAT: Eighth Grade Classroom Visit WHEN: 11 a.m., Thursday, April 22 WHERE: Star Academy MS-201, 730 Bryant Ave., Bronx, N.Y. |