How Innovation Enhances American Competitiveness
Next week, the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships--a division of the NSF Directorate for Engineering--will launch its 2012 Distinguished Lecture Series.
Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®, will present the inaugural lecture, "How Innovation Enhances American Competitiveness", on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at the foundation's Stafford-II building.
CEA represents more than 2,000 consumer electronics companies, and owns and produces North America's largest annual tradeshow, the International CES®.
NSF joined with CEA and other partners to create the Eureka Park Tech Zone at the 2012 CES, a successful exhibition that highlighted fundamental research as a critical driver for innovation and economic success. In his remarks, Shapiro will further that message and emphasize the need for continued commitment to innovation if the United States is to remain globally competitive.
Members of the press and public are welcome to attend, but space is limited. Reporters may contact Josh Chamot at jchamot@nsf.gov or (703) 292-7730; other members of the public are welcome to RSVP to Kevin Simmons at kesimmon@nsf.gov or (703) 292-2692.
Who: Gary Shapiro, President and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association
What: Inaugural ENG IIP Distinguished Lecture entitled "How Innovation Enhances American Competitiveness"
When: Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 10:30 a.m. EST
Where: National Science Foundation Stafford II building, room 515
4121 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, Va. 22230
Provided by NSF
