May 6, 2011 | The Clarion
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New wave energy testing facility will be
the only of its kind in the United States
title after Johanne Tuttle won the women’s
championship last year.
Shaeffer wins the award for the second time
in her illustrious career with the Tornados,
having taken the award her sophomore season
back in 2008.
The senior from Perryburg, Ohio went 14-8,
6-2 in the conference at no. 1 singles and 14-7,
6-3 in the conference at no. 1 doubles, winning
six straight singles matches during the season.
Eleven of her 14 victories were in straight sets
and she became the first BC student-athlete to
be named to the All-SAC First Team for three
straight years. Shaeffer also led the team to their
third consecutive Food Lion SAC tournament
semifinals, and finishes her career as the most
decorated female tennis player in BC history.
Shaeffer also received the Senior GPA
award, having compiled a cumulative 3.99
GPA during her time at Brevard College and
she was influential in the women’s tennis team
receiving the Overall Team GPA award from the
BC Athletic Department.
The Awards Ceremony also included special
recognition of Dr. Drew Van Horn, the President
of Brevard College for his time and efforts in
support of the BC Athletic Department during
his eight and a half years’ service with Brevard
College. The Tornados also recognized former
BC Trustee and devout Tornados enthusiast
Brian Johnson with a special media presentation
with quotes from several Brevard student-
athletes. The inaugural "Brian Johnson Team
Champion Award", presented annually to a
BC supporter who embodies the dedication,
passion and devout commitment to the student-
athletes as demonstrated by Brian Johnson, was
presented to his wife, Betty Johnson.
Other key awards given out were the Champs
Cup Challenge awards, with Women’s Basketball
taking home this year’s Champs Cup with 404
points.
By Megan Miller
Oregon State U. via UWIRE
Oregon State University, in collaboration with
the University of Washington, has chosen a new
site for the wave energy program off the coast
of Newport, which will be the only of its kind
in the United States.
After research, development and many
years of planning, this local testing site will be
available to students and faculty.
“This new site is a testing ground,” said Dr
Ted Brekken, assistant professor in electrical
engineering and computer sciences. “The
location has already been permitted, the path
has been cleared and it is ready for the new
technology.”
Through the wave energy program, new
technology will be tested in order to further the
development of ocean waves into energy.
“Wave energy refers to the moving water
particles that enable the technology that converts
it into energy,” Brekken said. “This program
initially started in the electrical engineering
department and has now spread to a number
of electrical, mechanical and civil engineering
students, as well as marine biology students
and faculty.”
The new testing site will primarily be used
for the production and implementation of new
technology and devices.
“Wave energy buoys will be tested with a
few possible configurations,” said Annette von
Jouanne, professor of electrical engineering.
“For example, the wave energy developer
could deploy a device and monitor its power
generation using equipment contained within
the device.”
Through this process, OSU has also been
continuing its work with the Northwest National
Marine Renewable Energy Center
“This program was established, led by
OSU in collaboration with the University of
Washington,” von Jouanne said. “NNMREC
will be able to help the wave energy developers
test, advance and optimize their technologies,
including answering important environmental
and social questions.”
Not only will this new site benefit the wave
energy program and academic research here
at Oregon State, but the local area will also be
affected.
“This site development will be good for the
technology, but for the local community as
well,” Brekken said. “Since this is a testing site
and isn’t necessarily permanent, we have been
in working with the Newport fishing community
in terms of development.”
Newport has been known as a fishing town
since the 1870s. Today, this area has become
a tourist attraction, as well as an increasingly
busy harbor
“We have spent years collaborating with the
ocean community, including fisherman, crabbers
and recreation to find a low-impact site for them,
and that would be suitable for wave energy
developers,” von Jouanne said. “Overall, efforts
have included building strong support for wave
energy at the state and federal levels, in addition
to building essential collaborations with the
industries, utilities and the community.”
Discussions have been ongoing for two years
with the local community and how they will be
affected by this new research facility to ensure
the testing facility is handled appropriately.
“The site will not necessarily be off limits to
other ocean users,” said Kaety Elildenbrand, a
marine fisheries faculty member with Oregon
Sea Grant. “As part of our continuing outreach to
the coastal community, we plan to have a series
of dialogues with safety experts and ocean users
to discuss allowable uses.”
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