Happening Today: Words From a Severe Storms Chaser

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Tim Samaras is a National Geographic Emerging Explorer and costar of the Discovery Channel series Storm Chasers. He is passionate about the advancement of science and engineering and an expert on all weather phenomena. And one other thing - Samaras knows a lot about tornadoes. In fact, he's the Guiness Book of World Records holder for measuring the lowest pressure of a tornado and the only person to collect video from inside a tornado. Whatever you decide to do on Thursday, do not miss his closing keynote presentation.

In addition to Samaras' address, you'll see Ray Almgren, NI Vice President of Software, Education, and Training, and student teams from around the world as they showcase innovative solutions using graphical system design that tackle socially relevant engineering challenges.

And if you've been keeping up with the LabVIEW Coding Challenge, stop by the Tech Theater at noon to watch the finals. The highest scorer in the week-long challenge will compete against a member of LabVIEW R&D.

For more information about Thursday's events, see the NIWeek program.

[KayeP]

All the keynotes today were amazing!

I love how the NI Community is supporting student innovation and exploration, and a someone who has struggled with knee injuries during my life, I'm really looking forward to what comes from the new brace testing and design work.. especially if Tim is going to keep inspiring us to go do more than watch storms from through the window.

Keep up the great work, National Instruments! It's great seeing everything coming from a passionate community.