About the Center
The Oregon Built Environment & Sustainable Technologies Center (BEST) is a leading Research & Development consortium focused on developing sustainable technologies for the 21st century. The Oregon-based Center has been active since 2007 in investigating a variety of topics relevant to the development of — and gradual transition to — renewable resources. Learn More
News
Innovation America - Investing in Innovation
A recent report prepared by the National Governor's Association and the Pew Center for the States details how states across the US are investing in innovation, research, and development.
Results of Mini-Mixers
"Mini-mixers" were held a the U of O, OSU, and PSU campuses on February 7th & 8th, 2008. University faculty was asked to bring one slide presenting their idea for BEST research funding. Some private sector firms attended and added their ideas also. The sorted results of the meeting are presented in a presented in a summary table below — links are provided to the slide associated with each research title. Each research title has one slide. A summary list of those that attended each session is also available.
- Summarized Presentations
- U of O attendees 2/7/08
- OSU attendees 2/8/08
- PSU attendees 2/8/08
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Governor's Aid Thinking Big on Renewables
Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski's deputy chief of staff is working to establish Oregon as a global center for renewable energy development.
— The Oregonian Read The Article
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Racing to Stay Ahead of the Pack
"After more than three decades showing the world how to think and live green, Portland has a unique opportunity to brand itself as sustainability's global leader."
— The Sunday Oregonian Read The Article
