Dr. Ray Orbach will be the inaugural speaker for the reintroduction of "The Austin Forum on Science and Technology for Society" on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the AT&T Conference Center.

This event is free and open to the public.

Orbach is the new director of The University of Texas at Austin's Energy Institute. Prior to his directorship, Orbach was the U.S. Department of Energy's first undersecretary for science.

"Dr. Orbach is one of the most preeminent figures in energy research in the world," said Jay Boisseau, director of TACC. "New developments in energy research are required for addressing our growing demands for energy and its impact on the environment and climate. Austin is well positioned for leadership in energy research, and Ray is uniquely qualified to lead UT's efforts in changing the world in this crucial area."

Orbach said he sees the Energy Institute as a unifying collaborator to help The University of Texas at Austin mobilize its faculty and academic resources, as well as talent from other institutions in The University of Texas System, to make "transformational changes in energy production and usage" of fossil fuel, renewable and nuclear energy resources. He said these changes would address threats to the economic future of Texas, the nation and the world.

The Austin Forum will host distinguished leaders and industry professionals like Orbach who will share their knowledge and experience about the confluence of science, technology and society in the 21st century. The event will take place on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information: www.austinforum.org.

WHAT:  The Austin Forum on Science and Technology for Society

WHEN:  Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6:30pm  / Arrive early! Networking reception starts at 5:45pm

WHERE: AT&T Conference Center Auditorium (#204) / 1900 University Ave.

DIRECTIONS: http://www.meetattexas.com/driving-directions.html

PARKING: Paid parking in the AT&T Conference Center garage / Free parking in the state lots across MLK 

We hope to see you there! Please forward this email to your colleagues and friends.

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