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    The Office of the Vice President for Research facilitates collaborative research opportunities, streamlines related policies and procedures, and acts as a unified voice for U of I research.

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    The Office of Technology Management at Urbana-Champaign is responsible for managing the intellectual property generated by research and educational activities at the University.

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Office of Technology Management, Chicago

NIAC SPRING SYMPOSIUM March 12-14, 2013 - Chicago, IL

The Office of Technology Management would like to share the recent announcement of the NIAC Spring Symposium. OTM would like to encourage students, and faculty interested in research around revolutionary aerospace technologies to attend. Those interested in the in the symposium should scroll below the following description for links to the full invitation, symposium agenda, and visit the event website for more information. Below is a quick description of the annual event.

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The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program is proud to announce its annual Spring Symposium! All are invited to attend. It will be held at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago, IL on March 12-14, 2013. 

NIAC Symposia are working meetings to review NIAC progress and plans, and discuss ways to make both more successful. The Symposia are open to the public because broad participation increases awareness of NIAC's studies and significantly adds to the discussions. NIAC Symposia also feature exciting keynote addresses to inspire the participants. Past NIAC speakers have included visionary thinkers, distinguished scientists, senior government officials, authors, astronauts, and entrepreneurs. Further information on NIAC‘s exciting progress and future plans will be discussed. 

This Spring Symposium will feature progress presentations from NIAC's new Phase I Fellows, and poster sessions with their Phase II Fellows. The 2012 NIAC studies address diverse areas including: Revolutionary Construction, Human Systems, Autonomous Exploration, Sensing/Imaging, and Transportation/NEO Mitigation.

Click here to view the full invitation.

Click here to view the symposium agenda.

For more information visit www.signup4.net

Published Monday, Feb 25

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