Slide title: A Day in the Life
Slide image: A clock-like representation showing the impact of NSF-funded research in a day in the life of one family.
The following fourteen times and events surround the clock:
START: 0600 Rise and shine, take enriched daily supplement
0700 Shower and shave with low-cost, low-energy clean water
0800 Check weather forecast, accuracy aided by Doppler radar
0900 Log onto office computer, protected by enhanced cybersecurity
1000 MRI exam shows what’s causing that pain in Mom's elbow
1100 Check factory output, robotics made possible by advanced manufacturing
1200 Troll the farmer's market, load up on nutrient-rich vegetables
1300 Adventures in grocery shopping, costs controlled by universal bar codes
1400 Science and math classes made more challenging but rewarding with STEM educational techniques
1600 Convene at science museum and become enthralled by CSI Experience exhibit
1700 Family car brings everybody home, trip made safer by air bags
1900 Mom and Dad work their tablets, catching up on e-mails and planning their schedules for tomorrow
2000 Parents and kids gaze at the night sky and marvel at the stars
2200 Round out busy day with sleep, boosting children's cognitive performance
Image credit: NSF
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