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NSU
The Lead University For The Hampton Roads Information Technology Exposition
and Conference
Norfolk, Va. - Norfolk State will be the lead university for the third annual Hampton Roads Information Technology Exposition and Conference (ITEC) at the Virginia Beach Pavilion in Virginia Beach, VA on June 7-8, 2000, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. ITEC is the largest series of information technology tradeshows in North America. With 53 super- regional tradeshows in 2000, and plans for continued expansion, ITEC offers global solutions to the marketplace. ITEC's SuperRegionals pride themselves on being the most highly regarded events for stimulating information exchange between top level buyers and sellers. Each provides a strong mix of show-floor exhibits and theaters featuring manufacturers and resellers showcasing the most cutting edge products and services. Also there are hands-on labs offering opportunities to gain experience in the latest advances in hardware, software, and networking, along with comprehensive conference tracks designed to increase knowledge of available solutions that match business needs. The 2000 Hampton Roads ITEC SuperRegional and Seminar Series is expected to be both bigger and better. Last year over 3,500 patrons and 150 exhibiting clients participated in this growing event. This year the doors at the Pavilion will open to the leading technology decision makers and top level managers from the Hampton Roads' corporate, government, public, and academic communities. It will be the most significant technology event in the region. With support from the industry's leading technology companies both national and regional, this event promises to be a dynamic showcase of the latest advancements in technology. . Since its modest beginning in 1935, Norfolk State University has established a proud legacy of offering a comprehensive university education to minority students. As the nation's fifth and Virginia's largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU), it is essential that Norfolk State assume a leadership role in bridging the digital divide as well as addressing the under-representation of minorities in the sciences and engineering. NSU is already a leader at the undergraduate level, ranking 10th nationally among all educational institutions in the number of baccalaureate degrees awarded in the physical sciences to African Americans. Norfolk State University has developed an exciting seminar series and will have a technology display booth as the lead institution for the two days. The series theme is "Bridging the Digital Divide," a reference to the growing disparity between privileged and disadvantaged populations and their access to automation and other advanced technologies. Dr. Sandra DeLoatch, interim dean of the NSU School of Science and Technology, will facilitate the educational track. She will be joined by state and nationally renowned presenters who will speak primarily on the topic-"What is the Digital Divide?" The schedule is as follows: Wednesday, June 7, 2000 10:30 a.m.Dr. Lori A. Perine, Deputy to the Associate Director of Technology, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy 11:00 a.m.The Honorable Wilbert Bryant, Secretary of Education, Commonwealth of Virginia 1:00 p.m.The B.E.S.T. Lab (Bringing Education and Science Together), Dr. Shiladitya R. Chaudhury, Co-Director and Associate Professor of Physics, Norfolk State University 3:00 p.m.“NSU Preparing children for the Information Age,” Tom Dawes, Director of The Spartan Academy, Norfolk State University Thursday, June 8, 200010:30 a.m. “What is the Digital
Divide?” 11:00 a.m. “NSU Preparing the Technical Workforce,” Dr. Sandra DeLoatch; Dr. Enrique Zapatero, School of Business, Norfolk State University; Chris Tompkins, School of Liberal Arts, Norfolk State University 12:00 noonJames Harrington, Project Manager, Minority University-Space Interdisciplinary Network (MU-SPIN), NASA Goddard1:00 p.m. “Transforming Education Through Information Technologies,” Dr. David A. Staudt, Director of Networking Extension, EDUCAUSE, Washington, D.C. 2:00 p.m. “Preparing our Teachers for the Information Age,” Dr. Sandra Proctor, Norfolk State University and Roger Hathaway, NASA Langley 3:00 p.m. “Research and Innovation to Support Empowerment,” Robert Askew, Director of the NSU Center for Entrepreneurship Three Norfolk State University students, Yvette Boone, Valencia Ingram,
and Tracey Nicole Taylor are the recipients of $1,000 ITEC scholarships.
Hampton Roads CIO Forum, Sentara Healthcare, and American Show Management
provided the scholarships. ITEC coordinators are encouraging everyone
to pre-register electronically as soon as possible at itec.asmcorp.com.
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