Science Means Innovation

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Coalition for National Science Funding are hosting a Congressional Luncheon Briefing presented in conjunction with the Congressional Research and Development Caucus and its Co-Chairs Rush Holt (D-NJ) and Judy Biggert (R-IL) with special guest Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-IL).

The briefing will highlight how NSF leverages fundamental science and engineering innovation with private-sector partnerships to strengthen our national innovation ecosystem. NSF funding transforms basic research into science and engineering knowledge, which feeds industrially relevant research, technological commercialization, economic growth and the creation of high-quality jobs.

Lunch will be provided first come, first served, for this widely attended event and space is limited.  RSVP by email to the American Mathematical Society by March 27 or by calling (202) 588-1100.

Who:

Subra Suresh, Director, National Science Foundation

Thomas Peterson, Assistant Director, Directorate for Engineering, National Science Foundation

Sam Rankin, Associate Executive Director, American Mathematical Society

Charles Wessner, Director, Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, National Academy of Sciences

Richard Haber, Director, Ceramics, Composites, and Optical Materials Center, Rutgers University

Neil Kane, President, Illinois Partners Executive Services

Steve Spoonamore, President, ABSMaterials, Inc.

What:

Science Means Innovation, an R&D Caucus Luncheon Briefing

When:

Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Where:

2325 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C.

 -NSF-