Who are these young people in the space?

Submitted by glenshewchuck on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:50pm

Interns (Students) and Volunteers come to GENI and the SimCenter for many reasons: add to their skills, learn about the cleantech/green economy, learn a new language, and contribute to making the world a better place.
They conduct research into the renewable energy potential of nations and communities, high-voltage transmission, global and local issues, and may learn GIS mapping, provide audio/video editing, website development and international marketing – high value skills in the new economy.
They are a key strategy for accelerating the actualization of GENI’s missi

Who is Buckminster Fuller?

Submitted by glenshewchuck on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:49pm

Buckminster Fuller was called the “Leonardo di Vinci of the 20th Century”, a visionary engineer who developed new tools based on natures design. His World Game simulation provides the foundation for both GENI and the SimCenter, as the goal is to provide a decent quality of life for everyone in an environmentally sustainable manner. See: www.bfi.org

What is GENI?

Submitted by glenshewchuck on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:49pm

The Global Energy Network Institute (GENI) focuses on the interconnection of electric power networks between communities, nations and continents, with an emphasis on tapping abundant renewable energy resources.
This strategy is the highest priority of the World Game™ simulation developed by Buckminster Fuller.
Linking renewable energy between all nations mollifies conflicts, grows economies, reduces pollution and increases the quality of life and health for all.

Where do you get your funding?

Submitted by glenshewchuck on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:48pm

The SimCenter is a project of GENI, a non-profit 501c3 organization. We:

seek and receive sponsor support from institutions and individuals,
offer memberships and partnerships,
rent the SimCenter for others to use,
sell information and products.

Who are your partners?

Submitted by glenshewchuck on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:48pm

We have a number of institutional and individual partners.

Why did you locate this facility in San Diego? Downtown?

Submitted by glenshewchuck on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:47pm

We wanted to be in the heart of the decision-making community, as well as be convenient to all transportation options like trolley, train and bus.

Why was it built in San Diego?

Submitted by glenshewchuck on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:47pm

The SimCenter is a project of the Global Energy Network Institute (GENI) a non-profit research institute founded and based in San Diego in 1987.
San Diego is blessed with top universities, on the doorstep of the Pacific Rim, and offers an exceptional quality of life.

How do I license this technology?

Submitted by glenshewchuck on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:46pm

Contact us first to arrange a tour and demonstration. Attend several SimCenter events. The SimCenter facility concept has utility in cities that are dealing the with challenging issues of growth and sustainability.

Are there more of these places?

Submitted by glenshewchuck on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:46pm

The World Resources Simulation Center launched in 2011 in San Diego is a unique facility design.
Licensing opportunities exist for organizations, institutions, foundations, and universities to create their own facilities, develop programs and relationships with global and local decision-makers.

What is the goal? / point?

Submitted by glenshewchuck on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:45pm

Our mission is to visualize sustainable solutions to global and local problems so that we make informed choices quicker.

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