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Knowledge Transfer through EducationThe STC educational programs reach the K-12 students who are tomorrow's scientists, engineers and mathematicians, all the way to the graduate students who bring the latest research methods and technology trends to industry. Other programs reach teachers and faculty, who will in turn transfer knowledge to many students. Because the future success of the U.S. economy depends on the number of students who choose to pursue technical careers, stimulating their interest in science is a necessity. Recent programs include:
The final step in this education process is the transfer of graduate students from centers to industry. In several cases, new ideas and technologies are transferred with the students who have helped to develop them. From the Center for Quantized Electronic Structures, the Lytel company acquired a new laser technology and the student who developed it with center support. Students formerly with the Center for Computer Graphics and Scientific Visualization have led development efforts at cutting-edge graphics companies such as Wavefront, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Silicon Graphics. For example, the project group that created the latest Silicon Graphics graphics library, Inventor, was led by two center graduates. Knowledge Transfer Activities Sites & Affiliations | Leadership | Research & Applications | Major Accomplishments | FAQ | Search | Knowledge & Technology Transfer | Calendar of Events | Education & Outreach | Media Resources | Technical Reports & Publications | Parallel Computing Research Quarterly Newsletter | News Archives | Contact Information
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