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Materials Day 2012 - Converging on Materials - April 23 & 24
Materials Day 2012 - An opportunity for industry and government agencies to connect with Penn State scientists
The convergence of engineering, physical science, and life sciences, augmented by high-speed computation and data integration, is opening new frontiers in medicine, energy, communications, manufacturing, and consumer products. Join us for an exciting Materials Day program on April 23 & 24, 2012, focusing on the important roles materials play in these technologies. Nationally recognized speakers, breakout sessions on topics relating to convergence, "Tools and Tutorials" workshops, and tours of the Millennium Science Complex - a new research building for 21st century science - are scheduled. The events will take place on central campus.
Registration - IS NOW OPEN
Cost to attend Materials Day:
- attend both days, April 23 & 24, 2012 - $165.00
- attend Monday, April 23rd - $65.00
- attend Tuesday, April 24th - $125.00
Important dates:
Abstract Registration deadline has been extended until March 12, 2012.
Poster Printing deadline is April 13, 2012
Event Registration deadline is April 13, 2012.
Why Participate?
- Meet Penn State students and faculty, and view their latest research
- Meet representatives from industry and technology transfer
- Learn how Penn State is making industry-university collaborations easier
- Tour the state-of-the-art facilities and meet the MRI research staff
- Choose from eight tutorials led by Penn State experts
- Hear award-winning speakers from academia and industry
Who Should Attend?
Faculty, Researchers, Graduate Students, Industry Representatives, Economic Development Agencies, Government Funding Agencies, investors, and anyone else interested in materials technologies.
Additional Information
For additional information or questions about Materials Day please contact:
Donna Lucas, Coordinator
Materials Research Institute - Penn State Unviersity
280 Materials Research Laboratory Building
University Park, PA 16802
Tel 814-865-1656
Fax 814-865-2326
Email dzm4@psu.edu