NASA'S Chief Technologist To Attend UTEP Space Tech Center Opening

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Aug. 30, 2012

David E. Steitz 
Headquarters, Washington 
202-358-1730 
david.steitz@xxxxxxxx 

Veronique Masterson 
The University of Texas El Paso 
915-747-7503 
vjmasterson@xxxxxxxx 

MEDIA ADVISORY: M12-166

NASA'S CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST TO ATTEND UTEP SPACE TECH CENTER OPENING

WASHINGTON -- NASA Chief Technologist Mason Peck will join officials 
from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), along with state and 
local leaders, for the official opening of the Center for Space 
Exploration Technology Research (cSETR) and the NASA Science, 
Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Education Laboratory at 12:30 
p.m. EDT (10:30 a.m. MDT), Thursday, Sept. 6. The opening will take 
place in the foyer of the university's engineering building. 

The NASA-funded cSETR conducts analytical, experimental and 
computational research in energy and propulsion engineering. With a 
particular focus on green propulsion, cSETR will conduct research and 
testing of technologies in relevant environments, space structures, 
clean power generation, solar energy and carbon dioxide management 
studies. 

Peck also will kick off the UTEP Centennial Lecture Series at 4:30 
p.m. EDT (2:30 p.m. MDT), in the university's Undergraduate Learning 
Center, room 126, as the first presenter for the academic year. In 
2014, UTEP will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Leading up to that 
milestone, the Centennial Lecture Series brings in speakers to 
provide perspective on a broad range of contemporary topics that 
impact society, culture and lives. 

Journalists are invited to attend both events. Peck and participating 
officials will be available to speak with reporters following the 
opening ceremony, as well as for photo opportunities and tours of the 
labs. 

Journalists wanting to attend Thursday's events should reply to 
Veronique Masterson of UTEP University Communications at 
vjmasterson@xxxxxxxx or by phone at 915-747-7503 by 7 p.m. EDT (5 
p.m. MDT), Wednesday, Sept. 5, for accreditation. 

For more information about UTEP's Center for Space Exploration 
Technology Research, visit: 

http://research.utep.edu/csetr 

As NASA's Chief Technologist, Peck serves as the principal advisor and 
advocate on matters concerning agency-wide technology policy and 
programs. As the chief technology advocate, he helps communicate how 
NASA technologies benefit space missions and the day-to-day lives of 
Americans. Peck's office coordinates, tracks and integrates 
technology investments across the agency and works to infuse 
innovative discoveries into future missions. Peck's complete 
biography is available online at: 

http://www.nasa.gov/oct 

	
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