NISKAYUNA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 28, 2005--GE Global Research, one the world's most advanced and diversified industrial research labs, today announced that it will be hosting the National Academy of Engineering's (NAE) 11th annual Frontiers of Engineering Symposium from September 22-24, 2005. This represents the first time ever that the Symposium is being hosted by a corporate partner.
The Frontiers of Engineering Symposium brings together some of the nation's best and brightest young engineers, ages 30-45, from industry, academia and government, to discuss pioneering technical work and cutting edge research in their fields. All participants are invited to attend following a highly competitive selection process.
During the Symposium, participants will hear top industry, academic and government experts discuss leading-edge engineering developments in various fields of interest. The topics that will be discussed at this fall's Symposium include: aspects of ID and verification technologies, the engineering of complex systems, engineering for developing communities and the future of the energy marketplace.
"We're extremely pleased that GE Global Research is hosting this year's Frontiers of Engineering Symposium," said NAE President Wm. A. Wulf. "Having this fall's Symposium at GE will add tremendous value to the overall experience of participants by enabling them to see firsthand one of the world's truly historic and unique corporate R&D facilities."
"GE Global Research is proud to host this year's Frontier's of Engineering Symposium," Michael Idelchik, Vice President and Acting Director of GE Global Research, said. "Our world class industrial research lab is the perfect setting to discuss cutting edge research and pioneering work in the engineering field with some of the best and brightest young engineers from across the nation."
To have the opportunity to attend Frontiers of Engineering Symposium, an engineer must first be nominated to the Academy by a colleague, a manager or senior faculty member, an NAE member, or their organization. To be selected, an applicant has to demonstrate accomplishment and produce recognizable contributions that advance the frontiers of engineering in their field.
This year, the Academy selected 88 participants from the pool of 220 applicants. Of those selected, three participants were chosen from GE Global Research. In addition, John Reinker, Hydrogen Energy Advanced Technology Leader for GE Global Research, will be a featured speaker. He will be discussing future energy concepts and the role of technology in tomorrow's world.
John leads GE's hydrogen production, storage/delivery, end-use and other advanced technologies, including CO2 technologies and Gen IV nuclear programs. He is also a GE representative on the Global Climate and Energy Project at Stanford University, of which GE is a founding sponsor.
The U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium is a two-and-a-half day event that the NAE has held annually since 1995. The Symposium was initiated to provide an opportunity for top-notch engineers, early in their careers, to learn about cutting-edge developments in fields other than their own, thereby facilitating collaborative work and the transfer of new approaches and techniques across fields.
The upcoming event this fall represents the first time that the Symposium is being hosted by a corporate partner. In previous years, NAE has hosted the event at its meeting facility in Irvine, California.
About the NAE
The National Academy of Engineering is an independent, nonprofit institution that serves as an adviser to government and the public on issues in engineering and technology. Its members consist of the nation's premier engineers, who are elected by their peers for their distinguished achievements. Established in 1964, NAE operates under the congressional charter granted to the National Academy of Sciences in 1863.
About GE Global Research
GE Global Research is one of the world's most diversified industrial research organizations, providing innovative technology for all of GE's businesses. Global Research has been the cornerstone of GE technology for more than 100 years, and is now focused on developing breakthrough innovations in areas such as molecular medicine, energy conversion, nanotechnology, advanced propulsion and security technologies. GE Global Research is headquartered in Niskayuna, New York and has facilities in Bangalore, India, Shanghai, China, and Munich, Germany. Visit GE Global Research at www.research.ge.com.
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