Media Advisory 15-018
Capitol Hill event: 30 years of NSF Engineering Research Centers
Media invited to a Hill reception featuring engineering and scientific leaders to commemorate achievements in research, education and technological innovation
October 22, 2015
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To celebrate 30 years of new knowledge, innovators and technologies created by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Centers, members of the press are invited to a Capitol Hill event jointly sponsored by NSF, IEEE-USA, ASME and The Optical Society.
Engineering Research Centers integrate engineering research and education with technological innovation to transform our economy, health and security. Investments in 67 Centers nationwide since the program's inception have led to more than 193 spin-off companies, more than 739 patents and countless research outcomes enabling new technologies.
During the evening, 16 currently NSF-supported Centers will showcase demonstrations and research findings related to engineering discovery, technologies and tools that have resulted in high-impact achievements and address national priorities. Three finalists from the program's Perfect Pitch Contest will succinctly explain their research in the context of societal needs and the broader impact of their success.
Featuring: |
France Córdova Randy Hultgren Mario Rotea |
Moderator: | Pramod Khargonekar Assistant Director, NSF Directorate for Engineering |
Where: | Cannon House Office Building Caucus Room |
When: | Wednesday, Oct. 28, 4 to 7 p.m. |
RSVP: | Please contact symposium@nsf.gov by Oct. 27 for more information or to reserve a spot. |
Food and drinks will be provided.
-NSF-
Media Contacts
Sarah Bates, NSF, (703) 292-7738, email: sabates@nsf.gov
Related Websites
ERC program website: http://erc-assoc.org/
Three new Engineering Research Centers will advance U.S. resiliency and sustainability: http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=135694
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