December 2006 Conference Information

International Conference on Nanotechnology Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety: Research to Practice

• What: This conference is centered on the impact of nanotechnology on occupational and environmental health and safety from two perspectives: 1) promotion and protection of individual safety and health along the life cycle of nano-based products, and 2) use of emerging technology in prevention and detection/treatment of occupational and environmental diseases.
• When: December 4-7, 2006
• Where: Duke Energy Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Sponsored by: National Institute of Health and Safety, and the University of Cincinnati
• Additional Information: www.uc.edu/noehs/

Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Law for Engineers

• What: This information-packed seminar focuses on the intricacies of acquiring, protecting and transferring proprietary rights. Attendees will explore the important subject of protecting intellectual property. After this seminar, you will effectively understand these rights and ways to protect you and your company's valuable assets--patents, copyrights, trademarks and tradesecrets--which your company needs to maintain and enhance its position in the marketplace. This seminar has been directed to mid- and upper-level management and in-house legal personnel in automotive, aerospace and related industries.
• When: December 5, 2006
• Where: Troy, Michigan
• Sponsored by: SAE International
• Additional Information: www.sae.org/exempt/contedu/events/88007.html

SAE Motorsports Engineering Conference and Exhibition

• What: Motorsports, high performance engineering, and automotive production come together at this conference and exhibition. Engineering technology is the common thread bringing together the people who push its limits! Includes: 40 expert panelists, 5 exciting panel discussions, 65 paper presentations, 50+ exhibitors, 50 product showcase presentations, 3 primetime networking events.
• When: December 5-7, 2006
• Where: Dearborn Hyatt, Dearborn, Michigan
• Sponsored by: Society of Automotive Engineers
• Additional Information: www.sae.org/events/mec/

Hydrogen Storage Challenges for Mobility Symposium: Overcoming the Barriers

• What: The introduction of the hydrogen economy is the subject of a great deal of research in the U.S. and throughout the world. What are the challenges and can they be overcome? Is the hydrogen economy just hype or is it feasible to consider that future cars and trucks will be powered by hydrogen? This symposium will address the issue of safe and efficient hydrogen storage, which has been identified as a key requirement for a future hydrogen economy.
• When: December 6-7, 2006
• Where: Center for Hydrogen Research, 301 Gateway Drive, Aiken, South Carolina
• Sponsored by: SAE International
• Additional Information: www.sae.org/events/training/symposia/hydrostorage/

Why Deals Fail

• What: Networking luncheon and panel discussion. Panelists are: Don McLellan, Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions at Motorola Corporation; William Moffitt, President and CEO of Nanosphere, Inc.; and Connie M. Cleary, Associate Director of Office of Technology Management at University of Illinois, Chicago.
• When: December 12, 2006
• Where: Maggi0ano's Little Italy, 111 W. Grand Ave, Chicago, Illinois
• Sponsored by: Chicago Chapter, Licensing Executives Society
• Additional Information: www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/chicago/upcoming.asp

Recognition Dinner for "Deals of Distinction"

• What: Short program and networking event to recognize innovative licensing deals of local companies, individuals, and organizations.
• When: December 12, 2006
• Where: IDS Restaurant, Windows on Minnesota, The Marquette Hotel, 710 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Sponsored by: Minnesota Chapter, Licensing Executives Society
• Additional Information: www.usa-canada.les.org/chapters/minnesota/upcoming.asp