February 2008 Conference Information

ITDA 45 Minutes with… Millie Rey and Michael Eastwood

• What: This monthly series, which matches recognized regional experts with entrepreneurs for one-on-one consulting sessions, continues with the topic of Effective Grant Writing conducted by Millie Rey & Michael Eastwood of the Center for Effective Writing.
• When: Wednesday February 6, 2008
• Where: ITDA, 549 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois
• Sponsored by: ITDA
• Additional Information: http://www.illinoistechnology.com/events/30minuteswith.htm

Identifying Topics, Contacting Agencies and Developing a Work Plan

• What: Topics include tools for searching, how to search, contacting the agency, and creating a plan for proposal preparation
• When: February 13, 2008
• Where: IUETC, 351 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Sponsored by: Indiana University Emerging Technologies Center
• Additional Information: http://www.in.gov/iedc/files/Fall_Series_SBIR_ii.pdf

NASA Third Saturday - NASA in Cleveland

• What: The monthly series provides an occasion for visitors to hear directly from NASA engineers, scientists and special guests during presentations held at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Visitors interested in attending the presentations should call 216-433-9653 to register up to one month in advance to guarantee admission. Join us for a discussion about NASA Glenn Research Center's origins in Cleveland, and find out how the research center continues to be an integral part of Northeast Ohio.
• When: February 16, 2008
• Where: NASA Glenn Visitors Center, Cleveland, Ohio
• Sponsored by: NASA Glenn Research Center
• Additional Information: 216-433-9653 or http://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/events/vcevents.html

iBIO IndEx

• What: The 2008 Life Sciences Industry Expo and Marketplace seeks to focus on the strengths of the Midwest. This year's theme is Innovation to Commercialization. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and network with top executives, researchers, and service providers in the region. The program includes keynote presentations from industry leaders, company presentations, and workshops on therapeutics, devices and diagnostics, and industrial and environmental agriculture.
• When: February 20, 2008
• Where: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 151 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois
• Sponsored by: Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization
• Additional Information: http://www.ibio.org/NEWS_EVENTS/ev-detail.lasso?e_id=1743

FLC Northeast Regional Meeting

• What: Registration is now open for the Northeast Region's spring meeting, February 20-22, 2008, at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center/Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Laboratory co-located in Pomona, New Jersey. The co-location of these two state-of-the-art laboratories (near Atlantic City) gives attendees a unique opportunity to tour both facilities. Members from the FLC Executive Board, New Jersey State Homeland Security and Preparedness officials, and N.J. university researchers working on homeland security technologies plan to participate in this unique joint federal/state/academia meeting. Meet the researchers at the federal agencies working on the leading edge of aviation and transportation security.
• When: February 20-22, 2008
• Where: FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center/DHS Transportation Security Laboratory, Pomona, New Jersey
• Sponsored by: FLC Northeast Region
• Additional Information: http://www.flcnortheast.org/feb2008_meeting.html