Can Renewable Energy Solve Our Problems? Part 2

Renewable energy isn’t just for the future. Many technologies are currently available that can greatly improve national health, enhance national security, and create all levels of domestic jobs. In part 2 of this edition of Learning Tracks, Bob Vanderhye (McC68), a specialist in environment- and energy-related technology, explores the many benefits of renewable energy.

Vanderhye has testified before Congress and the Maryland Public Service Commission on renewable energy alternatives to nuclear power, and since 2001 has been inventing, developing, and testing vertical axis wind turbines. He graduated from the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science at Northwestern and received his law degree from American University in 1973. He worked as a patent examiner for 5 years, and as a patent attorney in private practice (Nixon & Vanderhye P. C.) for 28 years, specializing in environment and energy related technology.

Vanderhye's presentation was recorded at A Day with Northwestern in Evanston, April 21, 2007.

Learning Tracks is a production of the Northwestern Alumni Association.

Posted: April 17, 2009