Education to Enterprise Webcast

Science and Technology in the Next Generation

McLean, VA, September 22, 2008— The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) and Booz Allen Hamilton will host a panel discussion, From Education to Enterprise: Science and Technology in the Next Generation. The discussion will take place on Friday, September 26, 2008, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm in Booz Allen’s Newman Auditorium at 8283 Greensboro Drive in McLean, VA, followed by a reception. Participants can also attend remotely via a live webcast.

The rapid pace of scientific and technologic advances has dramatically increased the importance of education as the engine of the modern, globally competitive enterprise. The distinguished members of this panel will discuss the vital issue of science and technology education, and answer questions as part of the moderated session.

Panel participants include:

• Dr. George Atkinson, Director, Institute on Science for Global Policy (ISGP)
• Dr. Wanda Austin, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation
• Dr. Doug Himberger, Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton
• Dr. John Mather, Senior Project Scientist, James Webb Space Telescope, 2006 Nobel Prize Recipient in Physics

“A nation’s economic development, national security, and quality of life are dependent on its educational pipeline of excellence in science, technology, engineering, and math,” said Joann DiGennaro, President, Center for Excellence in Education, and moderator of the panel discussion. “Will the US maintain its leadership in future generations? What will be the US science and technology competitive landscape in 2030 or 2050?”

During the September 26 event, renowned experts will provide a candid dialogue around these and other issues that will help develop a broader understanding of the US position in science and technology.

Dr. George Atkinson, former Science and Technology Adviser to Secretaries of State Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice, is Director of the Institute on Science for Global Policy (ISGP), which he launched within the 10-campus University of California system in January. In this role, Dr. Atkinson seeks to guide the ISGP in the creation of a new type of forum in which governmental and societal decision-makers routinely obtain a global, objective, up-to-date understanding of the science and technology that can be reasonably anticipated to significantly impact the increasingly global societies of the 21st century.

Dr. Wanda M. Austin is President and Chief Executive Officer of The Aerospace Corporation, an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the objective application of science and technology toward the solution of critical issues affecting the nation's space program. Before she became CEO in January, Dr. Austin was senior vice president of the company's National Systems Group, which supports the national security space and intelligence community in the acquisition, launch, and orbital operation of advanced technology space systems and their ground data stations. She is internationally recognized for her work in satellite and payload system acquisition, systems engineering, and system simulation.

Dr. Doug Himberger, a Vice President at Booz Allen Hamilton, leads the firm’s efforts in information analysis supporting Homeland Security (HLS) and Homeland Defense (HLD); leads the firm’s Global Risks Initiative Task Force, as well as the Pandemic Task Force, supporting government and industry in preparedness, resiliency, and continuity of operations; and is one of the leaders of Booz Allen’s Security team. In addition, Dr. Himberger leads the firm’s efforts supporting FEMA, providing a broad spectrum of preparedness, planning, response, and recovery skill sets. His team uniquely responds to national and regional requirements in the areas of emergency management, crisis response, disaster operations, and disaster recovery.

Dr. John Mather, of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, is the Senior Project Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). He received the 2006 Nobel Prize in Physics, shared with George F. Smoot of the University of California, for collaborative work on understanding the Big Bang. Mather and Smoot analyzed data from NASA's Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE), which studied the pattern of radiation from the first few instants after the universe was formed.

About the Center for Excellence in Education

The Center for Excellence in Education was founded in 1983 by the late Admiral H.G. Rickover and Joann DiGennaro, President of the Center. The Center's mission is to nurture young scholars to careers of excellence and leadership in science, technology, engineering, and math, and to encourage collaboration among leaders in the global community. CEE sponsors the Research Science Institute (RSI) and the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO). All the Center’s programs are designed to assure US innovation and competitiveness and international collaboration among the world’s future leaders.

Students selected for the Center’s programs are among top achievers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). High school students who participate in CEE’s programs are provided opportunities throughout their undergraduate and graduate studies. Over 80% of alumni are in STEM careers.

RSI alumni have included 389 Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists, of whom seven are first-place winners. Alumni are also predominately recognized in the Siemens competition (awarded the first place prize in 2006), and as Rhodes, Marshall, and Fields Medalists. Over 80% receive graduate degrees, most in science and technology.

About Booz Allen Hamilton

Booz Allen Hamilton has been at the forefront of strategy and technology consulting for more than 90 years. Every day, government agencies, institutions, and infrastructure organizations rely on the firm’s expertise and objectivity, and on the combined capabilities and dedication of our exceptional people to find solutions and seize opportunities. Booz Allen combines a consultant’s unique problem-solving orientation with deep technical knowledge and strong execution to help clients achieve success in their most critical missions. Providing a broad range of services in strategy, operations, organization and change, information technology, systems engineering, and program management, Booz Allen is committed to delivering results that endure.

Booz Allen is continually recognized for its quality work and corporate culture. In 2008,for the fourth consecutive year, Fortune magazine named Booz Allen one of “The 100 Best Companies to Work For,” and Working Mother magazine has ranked the firm among its “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers” annually since 1999.

Booz Allen Hamilton is a private corporation, headquartered in McLean, VA. For more information about Booz Allen, visit www.boozallen.com.