Otterbein University held its annual Integrative Studies Symposium on Feb. 25, focusing on AI and Environmental Resources with four experts in the fields of water use, energy use, infrastructure planning, and environmental advocacy. Moderated by Professor Emeritus Kevin Svitana, Environmental Science, the symposium set the stage for lively discussions about resource needs related to Al data centers either in place or planned in central Ohio.
The experts were Michael Heyeck, an electric utility executive with 50 years of experience in the industry, as well as a former member of the Westerville City Council (1993-2025); Melanie Houston, vice president of programs for the Ohio Environmental Council; Glenn Marzluf, general manager and CEO of the Del-Co Water Company; and Brandi Whetstone, director of sustainability of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission.
