Purdue NETC Conference 2004

Agronomy Farm Tour
Established in 1949 as the campus-based field research station for agronomic crops and soils, the Agronomy Farm <http://www.agry.purdue.edu/arc/arcdesc.htm > serves 53 researchers who conduct approximately 180 research projects. After a short, general tour, you'll see one of those projects—the development of a tractor-based automated weed mapping machine designed to quickly and automatically detect, precisely position, and image nearly every weed in a field. Data from the machine could lead to more efficient crop management strategies. In addition, CAL MAR Mapping Services will demonstrate the use of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) to acquire multi-spectral photo images. Examples images will be on display.

Technology Demonstration 1:30-2:30

E-Stadium STEW 218 C-D http://estadium.purdue.edu/

Tours 2:30-4:00 (Note: tours repeated on Tuesday)
Meet in Stewart Center, West Lobby

Bioanalytical Systems Tour
Bioanalytical Systems, Inc. (BAS) is a drug development firm providing contract research services and unique products for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. It is a leading manufacturer of specialized instrumentation and accessories for liquid chromatography, in vivo sampling (whole blood, plasma, microdialysis and ultrafiltration), veterinary medicine and electrochemistry.
Envision Center Tour
Advances in virtual reality technology and large-scale display come together at Purdue's Envision Center to immerse you in a virtual, computer-created world. The system allows students and researchers to visualize and learn from complex data sets in 3D. See what's behind the screens, then immerse yourself in a world of cutting-edge graphics and visualization technology.
Purdue Wine Labs
Watch as grapes are crushed to make wine. Learn how Purdue researchers use current science to analyze and improve wine-making. Modern technology adds efficiency to methods that have continued virtually unchanged for hundreds of years. It also improves wine flavors. Purdue University Facilities

Dinner on your own 5:00
Groups will be organized at several local restaurants. See Hospitality Room for suggestions and/or to join a dinner group; the trolley is free and runs until 9:00 p.m.

Games 9:00-11:00 (STEW 204)

-- Tuesday September 28th --

Breakfast 7:30-8:45 (PMU) North Ballroom

Opening Session 9:00-9:45 North Ballroom

Guest Speaker: Gerry Dick, President, Grow Indiana Media Ventures, LLC

Break Out Sessions 10:00-10:45

Break 10:45-11:00, NETC Hospitality Room, Stewart Center, Room 206

Resume Break Out Sessions 11:00-12:00

Lunch 12:00-1:30, (PMU) North Ballroom

Preview to ACE/NETC 2005

Break Out Sessions 1:30-2:15

Tours 2:30-4:00
Meet in Stewart Center, West Lobby

Bio Analytical Systems
Envision Center
Wine Lab

Round Table Discussion 2:30-4:00

Farewell Dinner 5:30-8:00, (PMU) North and South Ballrooms

5:30 - Appetizers and cash bar available
6:30 - Dinner, Purdue Glee Club, after dinner remarks

Entertainment 8:00-10:00

GPS Pub Crawl
Comedy Caravan
Desserts and music, (PMU), NOrth and South Ballrooms

-- Wednesday September 29th --

Breakfast 7:30-8:45 (PMU) North Ballroom

Opening Session 9:00-9:45 Fowler Hall

Guest Speaker: Jim Bottum, Vice President for Information Technology and CIO, Purdue University

Break Out Sessions 10:00-10:45

Break 10:45-11:00, NETC Hospitality Room, Stewart Center, Room 206

Resume Break Out Sessions 11:00-12:00

End at Noon