U-M moves ahead with energy research site
The Michigan Memorial - Phoenix Energy Institute is the next incarnation of the Michigan Memorial - Phoenix Project, where I have worked for the last 20 years. I'm pleased that the U decided to continue the only WWII memorial on campus, which is the "Michigan Memorial" part of the title.
Predictably, I am somewhat less pleased at the change in the "Phoenix Project," which was dedicated solely to the peaceful uses of atomic energy for the benefit of humankind, to the "Phoenix Energy Institute" which seeks to spin off companies who deal in alternative fuels.
Coincidentally, my last day at the Phoenix Lab is Friday, Sept. 22, the final day of a 20-year relationship. I wish I could say that my departure is based on something lofty, but the truth is that my skill set is no longer needed, and won't be needed in the forseeable future. My supervisor has given me every benefit under these circumstances, for which I am tremendously grateful.
The near-sighted, narrow-minded U-M administration who wanted the FNR gone has won.
But humanity has lost a unique resource.
May big business reign. Amen.
U-M moves ahead with energy research site
posted by Eric 3.0 @ 9:23 PM
2 Comments:
A sad day for you, Eric. My thoughts are with you. I'm hoping for a new and better adventure for you soon.
Thank you.
I look at it as emancipation from an emotionally toxic environment. As much as I would have liked to have a new situation to step into, I needed to leave.
Something will turn up.
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