Conference on Aerospace and Space Science Technology
Conference on Aerospace and Space Science Technology Website

September 11, 2007
9:20 a.m -- 4:15p.m

Taylor University , Upland, IN - 46989

To exhibit the university and industry aerospace technology expertise within Indiana, thereby discovering shared points of collaboration in research, workforce development, and policy creation.

Agenda (subject to change)

8:30 am	Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:20 am	Welcome: Don Takehara, Director of the Center for Research and Innovation
9:25 am	In Memory of 9/11: Taylor University Students
9:35 am	Introduction of Keynote: Dr. Eugene Habecker, President of Taylor University
9:45 am	Keynote Address: Dr. France Anne Córdova, President of Purdue University
10:35 am	Update on Defense Asset Study Jason Lovell, Manager of Defense Development Indiana Office of Energy & Defense Development
11:05 am	Break (55 minutes) - Poster and Booth Exhibition
Divide into Breakout Sessions: There will be four Breakout Sessions running simultaneously: 1. Space/Defense Electronics (Chair: Dr. Don Takehara, Taylor University) This springboards from the Defense Electronics Focus Action Team from Indiana's Defense Asset Study that focused on the development of electronic products and systems to assist military, homeland security and aerospace operations. The Aerospace and Space Science area will be targeted during this conference. 2. Accessing Near Space (Chair: Dr. David Crain, ITT Space Systems) This includes establishing capability to do research in upper atmosphere/near space as well as doing research in upper atmosphere/near space. 3. New Aircraft Design and Manufacture (Chair: Mr. Pete Bitar, President/CEO XADS) 4. Education (K-12 outreach) (Chair: Lou Papai, Director of Education - Science Central)
12:00 pm	Breakout Sessions: Working lunch and Presentations
1:30 pm	Breakout Sessions (continued): Discussion on Future Plans for Collaboration
3:00 pm	Break (30 minutes) - Refreshments and Light Snacks Available
Convene back as one group
3:30 pm	Future plans from Breakout Session: (Each Breakout Session shares plans.)
4:30 pm	Adjourn/Posters and booths/Others

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