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Washington State University Tri-Cities
07/25/2012 | News release
July 25: Biofuels for Boats part of Hydro event at WSU Tri-Cities
distributed by noodls on 07/23/2012 06:09
By Melissa O'Neil Perdue, WSU Tri-Cities
RICHLAND, Wash. - "Fueling for Follies: Biofuels, Boats & and Butch" brings hydros, drivers, scientists, and the Washington State University mascot to WSU Tri-Cities on Wednesday, July 25.
Bring the kids and the camera for a close-up viewing of
multiple Unlimited hydroplanes and some vintage boats as
WSU Tri-Cities kicks off the Lamb Weston Tri-Cities Water
Follies event. Plus you'll get the rare opportunity to sit
inside some of the boats and to meet current and retired
hydro boat drivers.
Other activities include learning about how bio-jet fuels
are made at WSU Tri-Cities and at the Pacific Northwest
National Laboratory, hands-on science and engineering
activities for kids presented by the MESA (Mathematics,
Engineering, Science Achievement) early outreach program,
and special appearances by WSU mascot, Butch T. Cougar and
Miss Tri-Cities. Enter to win hydro-related prizes, such as
weekend event passes that include pit access, T-shirts,
hats, etc.
This family-friendly event is from 4 to 7 p.m. Admission
and parking is free and open to the public. Food -
including hot dogs, snow cones, and barbecue fare
-will be available for purchase from The Country Gentleman,
Dunkeroos, and Between the Buns. Free soda is provided by
Coca-Cola.
A brief program at 5 p.m. will provide an overview of the
biofuels being developed in the Tri-Cities by research
scientists at WSU Tri-Cities and PNNL. These scientists are
researching ways to transforming biomass - such as
agriculture waste - into new fuels, chemicals, and products
that will reduce our nation's dependence upon oil. The
guest speaker will be Scott Carson, WSU Regent, retired
Boeing Co. executive, and sponsor of the Great Scott! hydro
boat. Drivers will hand out and autograph posters at 6 p.m.
Hydroplanes expected at "Fueling for Follies" include:
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5 Graham Trucking
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22 Great Scott!
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6 Oh Boy! Oberto
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11 Miss Peters & May
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88 Degree Men
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Miss Yahoo (vintage)
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Plus more!
"Fueling for Follies" is in the WSU Tri-Cities
parking lot, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland. Go north on
George Washington Way, pass Hanford High, and turn onto
Sprout Road. More details are at www.tricity.wsu.edu/hydros
or contact events@tricity.wsu.edu.
WSU Tri-Cities is located along the scenic Columbia River
in Richland, Wash. Established in 1989 with
upper-division and graduate programs, WSU Tri-Cities
expanded in 2007 to a full four-year undergraduate
campus, offering 18 bachelor's, 10 master's, and six
doctoral degree programs.
Contacts:
Melissa O'Neil Perdue, WSU Tri-Cities Marketing Manager, 509-372-7319, cell 509-727-3094, moneil@tricity.wsu.edu
Melissa O'Neil Perdue, WSU Tri-Cities Marketing Manager, 509-372-7319, cell 509-727-3094, moneil@tricity.wsu.edu
Taryn R. Baze, H1 Unlimited, 877-783-7223, cell 509-303-0262, taryn@h1unlimited.com
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