U.S. Green Building Council - Missouri Gateway Chapter program topics and dates are subject to change. For more information and to confirm schedule and fees for 2015 educational programs and events, visit http://www.usgbc-mogateway.org/calendar/, e-mail usgbc-mogateway@mobot.org, or call (314) 577-0225. Event registration for select events available online now at http://www.usgbc-mogateway.org/events/; others, coming soon. Chapter and event sponsorship opportunities are available at http://www.usgbc-mogateway.org/sponsorship/. Chapter membership information is available at http://www.usgbc-mogateway.org/membership/. This document was last updated 1/13/15.

MONTHLY EVENING PROGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 2 - 3 Lectures, panel discussions, building tours, and great networking opportunities! Held on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 – 7:30pm. Free to USGBC-Missouri Gateway Members and students; $20 for non-members (except where noted).

IN-DEPTH SEMINARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pages 4 - 5

In-depth seminars offer extended consideration of topics our membership has expressed interest in. Ideal for individuals who are implementing and applying green building practices and principles.

LEED v4 SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 A series of five mid-day (12-1:30pm) lectures reviewing LEED v4 updates delivered by members of the USGBC-MGC Speakers Bureau.

A YEAR OF MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 In 2015, we’ll take a focused look at Materials in relation to LEED v4 via several partnered programs, and our first full-day CE Blitz.

LEED EXAM PREP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

Live LEED Green Associate Exam Prep courses taught in two, eight-hour day format, as well as online options for BD+C & O+M.

SPECIAL EVENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 Find information about USGBC-Missouri Gateway’s Growing Green Spotlight, Green Schools events, conferences and more.

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2015

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Kick off the new year with our annual State of the Chapter & Social! This FREE event, open to members and non-members, is one of the highlights of our year. Meet Chapter members and leaders while enjoying complimentary drinks and listening to the tunes of the Rhythm Changes. Learn about the wide-range of Chapter initiatives that volunteers have been engaged in throughout the past year as well as plans for the upcoming year – including opportunities for you to get involved. This program does not offer any CE Hours. 5:30-7:30pm at Alberici, 8800 Page Ave. (63114)

January 13 - State of the Chapter & Social

February 10 - LEED Showcase: A Look at Performance

March 10 - How Green is My Neighborhood? Let Me Count the Ways

April 15 - 8th Annual Green Schools Event

May 12 - Healthy Cities + Policy Implications

The 2015 LEED Showcase will revisit several buildings that were previously showcased and have achieved LEED certification for a discussion on building performance. Projects include the Sheet Metal Workers Local 36 building and the home of Maren Engelmohr. Presentations will exhibit the successes and realities of operating LEED buildings after construction. 5:30-7:30pm at Sheet Metal Workers Local 36, 2319 Chouteau, Suite 200 (63103)

SPEAKER: Eliot Allen, Principal, Criterion Planners (Portland, Oregon) Urban sustainability rating tools are fundamental instruments for helping achieve green community goals. They provide integrated accounting of the triple bottom lines of community development, raising awareness and improving the quality of outcomes. In recent years, a variety of rating tools have emerged with different capabilities and costs, and understanding their strengths and weaknesses can help practitioners select the most appropriate tool. This program will review a dozen rating systems available in North America for cities, planned and existing neighborhoods, transportation and infrastructure, and landscape and parks. 5:30-7:30pm at Sheet Metal Workers Local 36, 2319 Chouteau, Suite 200 (63103)

38 schools are participating in the 2014-15 Green Schools Quest. At each school, Green Teams are hard at work devising and implementing - with the help of a USGBC-MGC Green Mentor - creative, effective and no or low cost sustainable practices for their school. Join us at the 8th Annual Green Schools Event, taking place as our April program, when we’ll announce the winners and celebrate participants of the 2014-15 Green Schools Quest! Several winning schools will take the stage to tell the fun and inspiring stories of their experiences. Additionally, attendees will learn about the sustainable practices in place at W.W. Keysor Elementary School, host of the event, and find out how they can participate in the 2015-16 Green Schools Quest, as schools or mentors. 5:30-7:30pm at W.W. Keysor Elementary School, 725 North Geyer (63122) FREE for all attendees.

SPEAKER: Joyce Lee, FAIA, LEED Fellow, IndigoJLD, (Grand Rapids, Michigan) How can cities and the buildings within them promote physical activity, health and equity in built environment? Joyce Lee, co-author of the Active Design Guidelines which provides architects and urban design professionals with a manual of strategies for creating healthier buildings, streets, and urban spaces, will discuss policy implications and health. She is applying the lessons learned in the Guidelines, LEED strategies, AIA’s Local Leaders: Healthier Communities Through Design, and ULI’s Building for Wellness: The Business Case, to demonstrate how the successful strategies might be applied to Midwestern cities. 5:30-7:30pm at Alberici, 8800 Page Ave. (63114)

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Monthly Programs Free for USGBC-Missouri Gateway Members and Students; $20 for Non-members, except where noted.

CEUs: 1 AIA/CES LU, 1 GBCI CE Hour, except where noted.

Maplewood, Missouri’s Special Business District has been named the nation’s 1st Green Dining District. The designation comes from the Green Dining Alliance (GDA), a restaurant sustainability certification program of St. Louis Earth Day. The GDA works with restaurants to reduce their environmental impact by completing an on-site audit that evaluates all areas of operations, and by setting personalized goals with each Member. Green practices include reducing, recycling, and composting restaurant waste; operating facilities with efficiency; and sourcing sustainable food, to-go ware, and cleaning supplies. The evening will begin with a brief presentation about GDA certification at Schlafly Bottleworks. Attendees will then enjoy all that this walkable district has to offer via a crawl of the GDA establishments. 5:30-7:30pm at Schlafly Botttleworks, 7260 Southwest Ave. (63143)

June 9 - Green Dining Alliance Crawl

July 14 - Tour of Flance Early Learning Center in Downtown

August 11 - Preparing for ASHRAE 90.1-2010 and LEED v4

September 8 - Upcycling Our Urban Ecosystems

October 13 - Water Energy Nexus

Flance Learning Center opened to students in June 2014, and aims to be an exemplary early learning center, serving children of all incomes and backgrounds, six-weeks to six-years of age in a new, $11.5 million facility. The center’s design team placed heavy emphasis on ensuring that indoor and outdoor spaces were resource-efficient, free of toxins, healthy for students, comfortable for teachers, and cost-effective. In recognition of this emphasis on health and environmental sustainability, Flance Center is registered to become only the 4th LEED for Schools Certified Preschool in the world. Universal Design features are also incorporated to create a convenient experience for staff and students, regardless of physical ability, thereby creating an environment in which special-needs and typical-needs children can thrive side-by-side in the same classrooms. 5:30-7:30pm at Flance Early Learning Center, 1908 O'Fallon St. (63106)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: ASHRAE ASHRAE 90.1-2010 and LEED v4 have both expanded from their earlier versions and will have major impacts on buildings in the very near future. This program will examine the new requirements. 5:30-7:30pm at Sheet Metal Workers Local 36, 2319 Chouteau, Suite 200 (63103)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: American Society of Landscape Architects-St. Louis Chapter SPEAKER: Heather Venhaus, Principal at Regenerative Environmental Design (Austin, Texas) In a world where 6 million people are added each month, every piece of land matters. However, in our quest for sustainability, we habitually neglect the full potential of built landscapes. Urban areas are increasingly where we come into contact with the natural world – not just in parks and nature preserves, but in more familiar places like residential landscapes, restaurants, campuses, and even parking lots. Too often, these spaces are designed to serve a particular, and often limited, purpose. This presentation will challenge attendees to think broadly about all outdoor spaces and recognize their untapped potential. 5:30-7:30pm at Alberici, 8800 Page Ave. (63114)

This program will examine the interrelationship between water and energy usage by following a drop of water from water provider through end user into waste treatment facility and discussing all the energy that is consumes along the way. 5:30-7:30pm at Alberici, 8800 Page Ave. (63114)

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Monthly Programs (cont.) Free for USGBC-Missouri Gateway Members and Students; $20 for Non-members, except where noted.

CEUs: 1 AIA/CES LU, 1 GBCI CE Hour, except where noted.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Missouri Solar Energy Industries Association SPEAKER: Shannon Fulton, StraightUp Solar Join us for an exploration of Community and Shared Solar! Attendees will gain a working definition of community/shared solar and examine the benefits of and barriers to going solar on a community scale. Participants will be introduced to three basic community/shared solar models. Policies and limitations shaping these models, and how they relate to the policy environment in Missouri and Illinois will be discussed as well as community drivers that contribute to creating a community/shared solar project. 3:00-5:00pm at Color Art Integrated Interiors, 1325 N. Warson Rd. (63132)

January 27 - Exploring Community Solar

February 24 - Measuring the ROI of High Performance Buildings

March 11 - Sustainability Ratings for Existing Neighborhoods

March 31 - RCx Best Practices & What to Expect as an Owner

May 13 - Green Design + Human Health + Social Equity

SPEAKERS: Erik Merker & Adam Rustige, Sitton Energy Solutions High performance buildings are energy efficient, cost-effective to operate and maintain, and enhance the productivity of the occupants. During this seminar, presenters will discuss how to measure the return-on-investment of high performance buildings, including staff time saved, occupant productivity, and increase in facility value. 3:00-5:00pm at Missouri Botanical Garden’s Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, 4651 Shaw Blvd. (63110)

SPEAKERS: Eliot Allen, Criterion Planners & Rachel Witt, South Grand Community Improvement District. Urban sustainability rating tools are fundamental instruments for helping achieve green community goals. This session will take and in-depth look at tools for EXISTING neighborhoods, ranging from 2030 Districts to Community Wildlife Habitat. Additionally, presenters will discuss the St. Louis Great Streets Initiative and the initiative’s impact on South Grand. A review of the project’s scope addressing the sustainable design categories of environment, community, art and economics will be presented. 8:00-10:00am at Missouri Botanical Garden’s Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, 4651 Shaw Blvd. (63110)

SPEAKER: Ryan Walsh, PE, CEM, LEED AP, Ross & Baruzzini This comprehensive and interactive seminar will cover a variety of topics including: An Overview of Retro-Commissioning, Use of Benchmarking an Energy Profiles to Identify Opportunities, Typical RCx Measures, Case Studies from Recent Projects, Project Procurement and Implementation, Funding Opportunities, and Measurement and Verification. Participants will walk-away with a good understanding of Retro-Commissioning and how building owners and operators can benefit from these efforts. 3:00-5:00pm, location TBA

SPEAKER: Joyce Lee, FAIA, LEED Fellow, IndigoJLD (Grand Rapids, Michigan) Where are the intersections of health and sustainability? This lecture delves into two LEED pilot credits that are built upon access to physical activity and nutrition. Exercise is medicine, as agreed by medical and health professionals globally. The built environment is a key part of promoting exercise. A new pilot credit called “Design for Active Occupants” will demonstrate ways to expend human energy rather than fossil fuel through active design. Urban Agriculture reduces food miles traveled, increases resiliency and improves nutrition. The “Local Food Production” pilot credit was also launched in 2013. Included in the presentation are three new social equity credits launched since Greenbuild 2014 to augment how green buildings positively impact communities. 8:00-10:00am at Color Art Integrated Interiors, 1325 N. Warson Rd. (63132)

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In Depth Seminars In-depth seminars offer extended consideration of topics our membership has expressed interest in. Ideal for individuals who are implementing and applying green building practices and principles. Each in-depth seminar offers 2 GBCI CE Hours and most offer 2 AIA/CES LU, except where noted. Fee: $30/USGBC-MGC Members; $45/Non-members, except where noted.

SPEAKERS: Jim Barciszewski, Director of Maintenance, Becky Young, CFO & Bob Shaw, Director of Environmental Sustainability at Mary Institute and Country Day School Mary Institute and Country Day School captures rainwater in a 10,000 gallon storage tank, where it is held before being utilized in plumbing fixtures throughout the school. This session will begin with an overview of the system and associated resource savings, followed by a discussion of the day-to-day operations/maintenance, then touching upon construction and cost considerations, and end with a tour showcasing the holding tanks. Integration into curriculum will be touched upon as well. 1.5 CE Hours. 3:30-5:00pm at Mary Institute and Country Day School, 101 North Warson Road (63124 )

June 4 - Rainwater Harvesting Case Study

September 9 - High Performance Urban Ecosystems

November 4 - Successful Energy Management Plans

Wednesdays July 29 - Aug 26 - LEED v4: Focus on Performance

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: American Society of Landscape Architects-St. Louis Chapter SPEAKER: Heather Venhaus, Principal at Regenerative Environmental Design (Austin, Texas) More than half of our planet’s 7 billion people now live in cities. As our urban areas expand, so does the need for high performance landscapes and regenerative design. In this presentation we will discuss the interrelated nature between soils, plants, humans and ecosystem function. Site design and maintenance strategies that provide multiple ecosystem services and improve human health and well-being will be discussed, along with case studies illustrating project success and failures. 8:00-10:00am at MBG’s Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, 4651 Shaw Blvd. (63110)

Presenters will provide an overview of successful energy management plans that have been implemented at local campuses. Topics of discussion will include an explanation of the energy areas monitored, how areas were targeted, and possible future efforts. Presentations will be followed by a panel discussion. 8:00-10:00am at Missouri Botanical Garden’s Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, 4651 Shaw Blvd. (63110)

SPEAKERS: Members of the USGBC-MGC Speakers Bureau

The LEED rating system continuously improves, guiding the market towards more environmentally sustainable strategies and decisions, and responding to continuous advances in technology. This is accomplished in a number of ways through changes to the rating system requirements.

The LEED v4 update included changes to most credits in the system, and has engaged stakeholders from all parts of the green building industry. It will have the biggest impact on CO2 emissions of any rating system developed by USGBC and it takes an unprecedented stand on human health. LEED v4 changes the way project teams think, integrate, plan, execute, and operate their buildings.

July 29, 2015 - Location & Transportation, Sustainable Sites August 5, 2015 - Water Efficiency August 12, 2015 - Indoor Environmental Quality August 19, 2015 - Materials & Resources August 26, 2015 - Energy & Atmosphere

12:00-1:30pm at MBG’s Commerce Bank Center for Science Education, 4651 Shaw Blvd. (63110)

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In Depth Seminars (cont.) In-depth seminars offer extended consideration of topics our membership has expressed interest in. Ideal for individuals who are implementing and applying green building practices and principles. Each in-depth seminar offers 2 GBCI CE Hours and most offer 2 AIA/CES LU, except where noted. Fee: $30/USGBC-MGC Members; $45/Non-members, except where noted.

LEEDv4 Series Each seminar offers 1.5 LEED Specific GBCI CE Hours and 1.5 AIA/CES LU (HSW/SD). Fee per session: $15/USGBC-MGC Members; $20/Non-members. Fee for entire series: $60/USGBC-MGC Members; $80/Non-members.

March 4 - Environmental Product Declarations: The New MSDS

American Institute of Architects St. Louis (AIAStL) Continuing Education event; USGBC-MGC Members invited to attend at the member price. More details coming soon, 6:30-8:30pm at Masonry Institute

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A Year of Materials

LEED Exam Prep LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Courses (Live)

We’re partnering with Everblue to provide online, anytime exam prep courses for LEED Green Associate, LEED AP BD+C and LEED AP O+M credentials. AND offering deep discounts for USGBC-MGC Members!

These on-demand webinar series are accessible 24 hours, 7 days a week from any computer. Courses are available for LEED Green Associate, BD+C and O+M. Practice exams included.

Fee: $225/USGBC-MGC Member; $325 Non-member

USGBC-MGC’s two full-day LEED Green Associate Exam Prep course is designed to prepare participants for the LEED Green Associate exam. Skilled instructors will provide an introduction to LEED, discuss methods of sustainable project delivery and green building principals, and offer test taking tips. Subject areas covered include: Introduction and Core Concepts, Location & Transportation, Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Test Taking Tips, and Practice Exam. Fee: $200 / USGBC-Missouri Gateway Members; $250 / Non-members

Online, Anytime Exam Prep Courses

Feb 21 & 22 (@SEMO) - April 30 & May 1 - July 23 & 24 - Sept 17 & 18 - Dec 10 & 11

April - Materials Specification Considerations and LEED v4

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) SPEAKER: Paul Bertram, Director of Sustainability at Kingspan Insulation Panels Inc. Speaker Paul Bertram will discuss basic material evaluation and specification considerations from the specifier's perspective in relation to LEED v4. Potential legal ramifications, qualified assessors, LEED v4 Material Transparency, as well as tools and resources for navigating this topic will be explored. This will be a lunch-time event. Exact date and location TBA.

October - Materials CE Blitz

This full-day continuing education blitz will include a mixture of formats such as lecture, round table discussion, small group work, and streamed presentations. A presentation on "Why We Care and What Can and is Being Done about Chemicals in our Environment and Products" will set the stage for further investigation. An in-depth look at the materials supply chain from the perspective of both simple and complex products will illustrate the difficult task of tracing all material components back to their origin. The mission and scope of the USGBC Materials & Resources Technical Advisory Group will be addressed. After learning about a variety of tools and resources available, such as Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Product Declarations, and Health Product Declaration, attendees will try their hand at identifying the “best” material for a project. A round table discussion with manufacturers featuring Mikhail Davis from InterFace Carpet and others will shed light upon this complex subject. More details, including exact date and location, coming soon.

In 2015, USGBC-MGC will take a focused look at Materials in relation to LEED v4 via several partnered programs, and our first full-day Continuing Education Blitz. Content in the following sessions builds upon each other. While not required, attendance at all three events is recommended.

Stay tuned . . . ADDITIONAL EVENTS will be

offered throughout the year, including

High Performance Building Initiative events!

USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter is proud to celebrate and recognize the individuals, groups and organizations actively transforming the built environment while sharing their knowledge of green building and sustainable practices. NEW in 2015, we will celebrate the past 6 years of Growing Green Award Winners with the Growing Green Spotlight Celebration! We won’t be soliciting nominations this year, but instead, will shine a spotlight on previous winners and recognize LEED projects that recently celebrated certification. Last year’s winners will be invited to share fast-paced and fun presentations. All 6 years of previous winners and LEED Projects will be invited to display a poster. 5:30pm at Third Degree Glass Factory, 5200 Delmar Boulevard (63108 )

March 26 - Growing Green Spotlight

Green Building Conferences & Events

Green Homes Festival and Green Team Meet-Up - June 20, Butterfly House in Faust Park Building the Heartland Conference - August 31 - September 2, Chicago, Illinois Green Ball, benefiting the MBG EarthWays Center - November 6, The Moonrise Hotel Greenbuild International Conference - November 18 - 20, Washington DC

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Special Events

In partnership with Webster University, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Zoo, Madison County Planning and Development, and Mary Institute and Country Day School. Speakers and hands-on workshops will focus on the issues of sustainability and how educators can bring awareness to our youth and help them learn to be responsible and to take action for a safer and more sustainable environment. Fee: The cost of the 3-day Institute is $150.

Through the Green Schools Quest, USGBC-MGC challenges public and private schools within the Chapter’s territory to devise and implement, with the help of Green Mentors, the most creative, effective and no or low cost sustainable practices for their schools. Registration for both schools and mentors for the 2015-16 Green Schools Quest opens May 1, 2015.

For one day, advocates from around the world, including students, teachers, parents, elected officials, organizations, companies and more, will come together in support of healthy, sustainable schools by taking action in their communities.

May 1 - Green Schools Quest Registration Open

May & November - New Member Welcome Events

USGBC-MGC New Member Welcome Events are held twice per year and offer the opportunity for new members to get acquainted with Chapter history, committees and programs, as well as meet Chapter leaders and fellow new members. Each New Member Welcome Event is held in a local green building, and the event includes a tour of the host location’s sustainable features. Not a member yet? Join today, and attend our next New Member Welcome Event! A variety of membership levels are available, and rates range between $25 and $150 per year. Members enjoy a plethora of benefits, including free attendance at monthly evening programs, discounts on additional educational events, opportunities to participate on USGBC-MGC committees, listing in the Chapter’s online Member Directory, and more!

September 26 - Green Apple Day of Service

June 23-25 - Sustainability Institute for PK12 Educators

Visit www.usgbc-mogateway.org for more information

about events, membership, and sponsorship.

Month by Month JANUARY 13-Jan State of the Chapter & Social Monthly Program 27-Jan Exploring Community Solar In-Depth Seminar

FEBRUARY 10-Feb LEED Showcase: A Look at Performance Monthly Program 24-Feb Measuring the ROI of High Performance Buildings In-Depth Seminar 25-Feb Student & EP Bowling Event Special Event

MARCH 4-Mar AIA event: Environmental Product Declarations - The New MSDS A Year of Materials 10-Mar How Green is My Neighborhood? Let Me Count the Ways Monthly Program 11-Mar Sustainability Ratings for Existing Neighborhoods In-Depth Seminar 26-Mar Growing Green Spotlight Special Event 31-Mar RCx Best Practices and What to Expect as an Owner In-Depth Seminar

APRIL 15-Apr Green Schools Event Monthly Program TBD Specifying & LEEDv4 Materials Credits (CSI) A Year of Materials 30-Apr & 1-May LEED Green Associate Exam Prep LEED Exam Prep

MAY TBD New Member Event Special Event 12-May Healthy Cities + Policy Implications Monthly Program 13-May Green Design + Human Health + Social Equity In-Depth Seminar

JUNE 4-Jun Rainwater Harvesting Case Study In-Depth Seminar 9-Jun Green Dining Alliance Crawl Monthly Program 20-Jun Green Homes Festival Special Event 23-25-Jun Sustainability Institute for PK12 Educators Special Event

JULY 14-Jul Tour of Flance Early Learning Center Monthly Program 23 & 24-Jul LEED Green Associate Exam Prep LEED Exam Prep 29-Jul LEEDv4 - Location & Transportation, Sustainable Sites LEED v4 Series

AUGUST 5-Aug LEEDv4- Water Efficiency LEED v4 Series 11-Aug ASHRAE 90.1 in Relation to LEED v4 Monthly Program 12-Aug LEEDv4- Indoor Environmental Quality LEED v4 Series 19-Aug LEEDv4- Materials & Resources LEED v4 Series 26-Aug LEEDv4- Energy & Atmosphere LEED v4 Series 31-Aug-2-Sept Building the Heartland Special Event

SEPTEMBER 8-Sep Upcycling Urban Ecosystems Monthly Program 9-Sep High Performance Urban Ecosystems In-Depth Seminar 17 & 18-Sept LEED Green Associate Exam Prep LEED Exam Prep

OCTOBER 13-Oct Water Energy Nexus Monthly Program TBD Materials CE Blitz A Year of Materials

NOVEMBER 4-Nov Successful Energy Management Plans In-Depth Seminar TBD New Member Event Special Event 18-20-Nov Greenbuild Special Event

DECEMBER 10 & 11-Dec LEED Green Associate Exam Prep LEED Exam Prep