Travis Walker, a student from Winner, has published an article in Chemical Engineering Progress, the professional journal of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE). The article, "Harnessing Natural Energy," is based on a report that Walker wrote as a participant in the Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE) program. The article deals with the need for storage for intermittent energy sources such as wind and solar. The article can be read at http://www.aiche.org/uploadedFiles/CEP/Issues/2008-03/0308S23.pdf.
Walker, a chemical engineering and mathematics major, conducted research on a public policy issue for 10 weeks during the summer in Washington, D.C, where he had the opportunity to learn about the interaction between the engineering community and the government in matters of public policy, and to see how engineers can contribute to public policy decisions in complex technological matters. Selection criteria for the WISE program included academic record, essay, extracurricular activities and interest in public policy.