FAST conference in Boston, February 2008

• Fulbright Scholars from around the world are invited to the
  Fulbright Academy of Science & Technology's 2008 Conference, on February 14-17 in Boston.
• The chief scientist for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory will be the opening speaker. Dr. Dan McCleese was a Fulbright Scholar at Jesus College, Oxford University in the United Kingdom, where he earned his doctorate in atmospheric physics. Since coming to the JPL, he has worked on NASA missions to study Earth's atmosphere, Venus and Mars. Between 1994 and 2006, McCleese served as JPL's chief scientist for Mars exploration.   In addition to the interplanetary missions, JPL oversees a contingent of Earth-orbiting satellites to monitor the lands, oceans and atmosphere of our own planet. In 2005, JPL had a workforce of about 5,500 employees and on-site contractors, and an annual budget of approximately $1.6 billion.
• The broad theme for the 2008 Conference is "Energy & Innovation," with panels and programs on Biotechnology & energy, Business & economic development, and Architecture & urban planning. Because the alumni community comes from many disciplines, we also will have panels on Advances in social science research, Women in science, Psychology & the Internet, Environmental policy, and K-12 Science education. As with previous meetings, some of these progams will lead to specific collaborations among alumni. 
  Scientists and Fulbright alumni from nearly two dozen countries are expected, including Austria, Canada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Jordan, Lebanon, Macedonia, Mexico, Morocco, Norway, Panama, Pakistan, Romania, South Africa, UK.
• A group of Fulbright scholars is also organizing tours and special programs relating to topics such as Origami, Forensics, Astrophysics and Nanotechnology. The schedule also includes opportunities for you to meet internationally acclaimed Fulbright scholars and scientists in the Boston area.
• FAST was established by alumni of the Fulbright Exchange Program and others interested in science and technology innovation. FAST is an independent organization and are not affiliated with the US State Department, national alumni groups, or the agencies and commissions involved in administering Fulbright exchanges. Recent programs include a general conference in Berlin (March 2006), a conference in Panama focused on the Millennium Development Goals (March 2007), and a workshop in Morocco on Digital Libraries and Information Technology for enhancing education, science and cultural preservation (January 2007). FAST is funded by our donations and memberships from individuals and institutions worldwide and through programs and grants.
• Registration for the Boston conference is $250-$425, depending on your professional status and home country. Registration information is available at www.FulbrightAcademy.org.  Please contact FAST if you need a letter of invitation in order to secure a visa or funding.
• Fulbright Academy of Science & Technology
  PO Box CC-284, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107-0284
  Tel:  +1.207.799.3098
  Or:  1-866-F-BRIGHT (866-327-4448)
  info@Fulbrighter.org
  www.FulbrightAcademy.org
• The Fulbright Academy is a membership-based organization established by alumni of the Fulbright Exchange Program and others interested in science and technology innovation.
  The Academy is an independent organization and is not affiliated with the US State Department, national alumni groups, or the agencies and commissions involved in administering Fulbright exchanges.