WORKSHOP: Civil Infrastructure and Manufacturing; January 6-8, 2002, San Juan, PR

Iowa State University, Ames IA

Investigators

Abstract

This grant supports the management of the 2002 US/Africa/South American Materials Workshop on Civil Infrastructure and Manufacturing that will be held January 6-7, 2002 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This international workshop will host eleven scientists and engineers from North America and none of their counterparts from Africa, South America, Asia and Europe. On the first day, invited papers on materials for infrastructure and development, and papers on materials and manufacturing are scheduled. The second half-day will focus on discussion, planning future interactions and collaborations, and drafting a workshop report. In addition to reporting the workshop results by publications, they will immediately be reported to the broader research community attending the 2002 National Science Foundation's Design, Service and Manufacturing Grantees and Research Conference at the same venue on January 7-10, 2002. Developing the infrastructure to support the global practice of engineering and manufacturing is a key issue for the economic well being of all nations. This group of experts from around the world will advise and develop a joint agenda on collaboration among nations to provide the technical and educational infrastructure needed for the 21st century.