Meeting Theme
The theme of the ESWG meeting is “Wide Bandgap Devices: Design, Materials, Reliability, and Applications”.
The theme of the Electrical Materials Panel and Open-Technical Session portion of the meeting is “Enabling Materials for Wide Bandgap Devices: Dielectrics and Soft Magnetic Materials for Passives and Advanced Conductors”.
Meeting Venue
NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC)
Guerin Management Center
21000 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44135
Airports
- Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is adjacent to NASA GRC.
- Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) is an alternate option, and is approximately a 1-hour drive from NASA GRC.
Lodging
There are numerous hotel options surrounding NASA GRC. Please see attached “GRC Visitor Guide” for a full listing.
Meeting Attendees – Please Review Carefully
Attendance at the Electrical Systems Working Group/Electrical Materials Panel Meeting, scheduled for
August 8-10, 2017, is limited to:
- U.S. citizens/persons.
- Government employees, includes Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignees.
There will be a technical session held Thursday, August 10, 2017. This session is open to:
- U.S. citizens/persons.
- Government employees, includes Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) assignees.
- On-site contractors at a government operated laboratory working under NDA. Employer is precluded from competing for open R&D solicitation (captive).
- Employees of Federally Funded R&D Centers (FFRDCs). This only includes employees of the FFRDC, not the administering entity. Master list of FFRDCs is maintained here.
- Government Contractors – those currently holding grants or contracts with a U.S. government agency. This would include academic institutions, as well as both on-site and off-site performers.
Meeting Registration
Deadline for registration: July 28, 2017.
All presenters, as well as meeting attendees, are required to register for the meeting. No walk-in/day-of-meeting registrations will be permitted.
Tentative Overall Agenda – Full Agenda Forthcoming
While the agenda is preliminary and subject to change, the ESWG leaders have planned the following overall agenda:
| Day | Description |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 8 | IAPG Electrical Systems Working Group (ESWG) Meeting |
| Government-only, all-day meeting | |
| Wednesday, August 9 | Conclusion of ESWG Meeting (a.m.) |
| ESWG Electrical Materials Panel Meeting (p.m.) | |
| Both meetings are government-only | |
| Optional ESWG Social | |
| Thursday, August 10 | NASA GRC Facility Tours – open per guidance above |
| Technical Session of the ESWG – open per guidance above |
Facility Tours
Tours of NASA GRC facilities will be conducted the morning of Thursday, August 10, 2017.
Food Accommodations
$20.00 per day, will be collected as part of the on-line registration process for continental breakfast, lunch, beverages, and snacks provided throughout the meeting.
It is imperative we have actual numbers for the meal count as the number provided to the caterer is what we are held accountable for. If your attendance plans change, please contact Renee O’Brokta to cancel your registration. We will be able to adjust food quantities to avoid unnecessary charges. The deadline for cancellation is August 1, 2017. Refunds cannot be issued after this date.
Group Dinner
A group dinner/social is being planned for the evening of Wednesday, August 9, 2017. The cost is $25.00 per person and includes dinner and limited drinks. Please indicate on your registration if you would like to attend.
Area Guides
- NASA Glenn Visitor Guide (.pdf)
- NASA Glenn Local Hotel, Food and Shopping Guide (.pdf)
Additional Contact Information
If you need additional information, or have technical questions, please contact one of the following ESWG Leaders:
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Joseph Borraccini, ESWG Chair
(703) 696-7823
Walter Santiago, ESWG Vice Chair
(216) 433-8486
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Dr. Paul Ohodnicki, EM Panel Chair
(412) 386-7389
Dr. Randy Bowman, EM Panel Vice-Chair
(216) 433-3205
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