Happening Thursday: Words From the White House

[JMoran]

Sure you could happily sleep in on the last day of NIWeek, but here’s an event worth waking up early for. Join us at 8:30 a.m. in Exhibit Hall 4 for Dr. Thomas R. Kurfess’ keynote. Dr. Kurfess is Assistant Director for Advanced Manufacturing for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Professor and BMW Endowed Chair of Manufacturing at Clemson University. Learn about Dr. Kurfess’ exciting work with scientists and policymakers in various executive branch agencies that support advanced manufacturing, such as the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Department of Defense.

You’ll also hear from Ray Almgren, vice president of product marketing for core platforms at NI, and students of all ages as they demonstrate how technology and hands-on learning are changing the world around us.

Afterward, visit the Technology Theater at noon to witness the LabVIEW Coding Challenge Face-Off. Watch as Andrzej Przybylak, Poland’s fastest LabVIEW programmer, faces off with NI’s Darren Nattinger, reigning champ, for the world’s fastest LabVIEW programmer title.

>>For more information on Thursday’s events and sessions, see the NIWeek program.