Fort Worth, TX October 18, 2013
The Kenneth W. Davis, Jr. Endowed Lectureship at TCU will host a Ford Motor Company executive as the series’ inaugural speaker at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Dee J. Kelly Alumni Center, 2820 Stadium Drive. The event is free and open to the public.
Jon Coleman, Ford Sustainability & Technology Manager, will discuss “Sustainable Transportation Solutions for America” highlighting Ford’s commitment to innovation by offering a compressed natural gas-capable F-150.
The Davis Lectureship was created with a generous endowment given to the TCU Energy Institute by Kenneth W. Davis, Jr. This speaker series intends to bring distinguished speakers with expertise in energy-related fields to promote knowledge about the energy industry, energy management, cutting-edge energy technology and other energy-related subject matter to the TCU campus. With the gift Davis has provided the opportunity for unique learning experiences and supports the University’s priorities to teach, develop and promote dialogue by engaging formal and informal exchanges with students, faculty and the community.
“Having Ford and Jon Coleman come to the TCU campus as our first speaker in the Davis Speaker Series, provides an exciting opportunity for us to conduct critical discussions about domestic and foreign energy-related issues that are essential to the energy industry’s future,” said Ken Morgan, director of the TCU Energy Institute.
The TCU Energy Institute provides unique opportunities for students, faculty and industry professionals to conduct leading-edge research and to explore energy and land management issues. They serve as an educational link between industry and the community, and as a forum for experts seeking viable solutions. TCU sits at the epicenter of our nation’s energy future: Fort Worth is home to the latest technologies for natural gas extraction and is in close proximity to one of the largest wind initiatives in the country. Because of its unique location and strong commitment to education and research, the TCU Energy Institute provides an important link for students, faculty and the community. It serves as a center of information as innovative energy technologies and strategies are developed and policies determined. For more information, visit www.energyinstitute.tcu.edu.