2008 National Research Needs Assessment

Wood Science and Technology

Agenda

Time	Session Description
8:00	Welcome, introduction of committee, process, etc.
8:15	Overview of need for conference and desired outcomes
8:45	Overall group discussion of needs, benefits, vision, research drivers, and breakout topics
10:00	Break
10:15	Breakout Session #1
11:00	Breakout Session #2
12:00	Lunch
1:00	Breakout Session #3
1:45	Breakout Session #4
2:30	Break
2:45	Summaries of Breakout Sessions
3:30	Identification of potential overarching research needs from Breakout Sessions information
4:30	Identification of next steps
5:00	Adjourn

Possible Breakout Session Topics:

• Building Systems (NOTE: depends on whether or not ASCE audience attends)

• Biomass to Energy, Biorefinery

• Wood Quality

• Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology, Bio-products

• Durability, Protection

• Fundamental Properties (chemistry, physics, anatomy, mechanics)

• Marketing/Econ/Business

• Fiber Supply

• Advanced Processing

• Education

• Green Building/Green Products

• Nanotechnology

• Climate Change

• Sustainability

• Bio-products

 

Last updated 4/4/08