Argonne to host joint meeting on transforming science, engineering
education
ARGONNE, Ill. (Oct. 29, 2007) – Argonne National Laboratory will be abuzz
November 2 and 3 with 500 to 600 university students and faculty members, and
computer information sciences professionals engaged in science and technology
education during a joint meeting of the 18th Annual Argonne
Symposium for Undergraduates in Science, Engineering and Mathematics; The Central States Universities, Inc.,
Research Conference; and the Computer Information Sciences and Engineering
(CISE) Stakeholders Summit.
"A major objective of the summit is to build a stakeholders network that
can catapult changes in how we teach science, technology and engineering in
the Midwest," said Linda Phaire-Washington, senior program leader in the
Division of Educational Programs at Argonne and co-chair of the symposium. "And
the goal of the joint meeting is to provide budding undergraduate scientists
with the opportunity to present their research findings at a prominent research
organization before working scientists and other students."
"Science, technology and engineering education are critical to uphold
U.S. innovation and economic competitiveness," said Harold Myron, director
of Argonne's Division of Educational Programs.
Argonne Director Robert Rosner will open the joint meeting. Charles Catlett,
chief information officer and director of the Computing and Information Systems
Division at Argonne, will give the Friday morning keynote address on " Argonne's Digital Laboratory Initiative," which is aimed at enabling science
through the aggressive and strategic use of information technology resources.
James West, a research professor at Johns
Hopkins University in Baltimore and
co-inventor of the electret microphone, will give the afternoon keynote address
entitled, "Where Credit is Due; The Black Heritage in Technology."
Other highlights at the joint meeting will include:
- A talk by William Valdez, Director of the the U.S. Department of Energy's
(DOE) Workforce
Development for Teachers and Scientists, on DOE programs for workforce
development. DOE is the largest sponsor of physical sciences research in
the United States.
- A panel discussion on "Trends in Technology and Staffing:
A View from the Top."
- Breakout sessions on education, emerging technology trends,
information security and Chicago metropolitan industry trends.
- More than 200 student presentations spanning multiple scientific
disciplines including biochemistry, molecular biology, material sciences,
and physics.
- Tours of the Advanced Photon Source, the Argonne
Tandem Linear Accelerator System and the Engineering Research Exhibit.
Argonne runs several programs that provide a wide range of educational opportunities
for faculty and students from leading national universities to local junior
high schools, Myron said. "Interestingly, more people attend educational
programs at Argonne than any other Department of Energy national laboratory."
Reporters interested in attending Friday's activities should contact Angela
Hardin at (630) 252-5501 by Thursday afternoon to arrange for a gate pass to
gain entry into the laboratory campus. A demonstration of superconductivity
between 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. will provide an opportunity for photographers
and cameramen to capture interesting images. Lunch will be provided.
About Argonne
Argonne National Laboratory seeks solutions to pressing national problems in science and technology.
The nation's first national laboratory, Argonne conducts leading-edge basic
and applied scientific research in virtually every scientific discipline. Argonne
researchers work closely with researchers from hundreds of companies, universities,
and federal, state and municipal agencies to help them solve their specific
problems, advance America 's scientific leadership and prepare the nation for
a better future. With employees from more than 60 nations, Argonne is managed
by UChicago
Argonne, LLC for
the U.S.
Department of Energy's Office
of Science.
For more information, please contact Angela Hardin (630/252-5501
or ahardin@anl.gov) at Argonne.
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