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The Lighting Research Center (LRC) of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, announces the first ever LED Lighting Institute. The LRC is teaming up with leading LED (light emitting diode) systems manufacturers and energy efficiency organizations to provide the two-day course for lighting system designers, manufacturers, architects, lighting specifiers, and other professionals interested in learning more about this rapidly evolving lighting technology.

The LRC has designed the Institute to provide in-depth training and hands-on experience in working with the latest LED technologies for a variety of applications. This seminar is ideal for anyone interested in taking advantage of the explosive boom of LED lighting applications. LED technology is now found in an increasing number of automotive, outdoor, retail, and decorative applications.

What: LED Lighting Institute
When: September 20-21, 2001
Where: Lighting Research Center 21 Union Street, Troy, NY 12180

The LRC's Dr. Nadarajah Narendran, one of the world's leading authorities in LED and solid-state lighting technologies, will lead the seminar. He developed the two-day curriculum to cover many aspects of LED technology and applications. Subjects include state-of-the-art technology, lighting design, and human factors.

"In addition to classroom activities, students attending this institute will learn through hands-on experience in the field," said Dr. Narendran. "This is far more than a typical seminar on LED technology…if you're serious about keeping up-to-date in this rapidly changing industry, the LED Lighting Institute is a must."

LRC faculty and researchers, including Dr. John Van Derlofske and Sandra Vasconez, as well as experienced optical designers, will assist Dr. Narendran in the interactive learning sessions.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will earn an LED Lighting Institute Continuing Education Certificate from the LRC. Students will benefit by the small class size: enrollment is limited to just 25. The fee for the seminar is $750, which includes continental breakfasts, buffet lunches, and one dinner, as well as all course materials and manuals.

For more information about the seminar, contact Dan Frering at the Lighting Research Center at 518-687-7149, or email at frerid@rpi.edu, or visit www.lrc.rpi.edu.

Sponsors of this event include Color Kinetics, Inc., GELcore, LumiLeds, Opto Technology, Inc., OSRAM/Sylvania, Inc./OSRAM Opto Semiconductor, Inc., New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, and United States Department of Energy. The Lighting Research Center is an interdisciplinary center of 40 faculty and staff devoted to lighting excellence. As part of the School of Architecture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the LRC offers the world's only MS in lighting. The LRC's mission is to advance the effective use of light, creating a positive legacy for society and the environment.