PROMOTING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY BETWEEN INDIA AND THE U.S.
| Time | Event |
|---|
| 9:30-11:00 | Science and Technology Research Opportunities in India (Sci-ROI) (CityFront Café, NBC Tower Building) |
| 11:30 | Opening remarks Professor Aseem Z. Ansari Founder (Khorana and S.N. Bose Programs) |
| 11:35 | Inauguration by Dr. Ausaf Sayeed Consul General of India, Chicago |
| 11:50 | Professor T.K. Chandrashekar Secretary (Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)) |
| 12:15 | Professor Bassam Shakhashiri, President ACS* 2012 (Fmr. Asst. Director NSF**) |
| 12:40 | Professor Vijay Raghavan (via Skype) Secretary (Dept. of Biotechnology (DBT)) |
| 1:00 | Professor Uttam RajBhandary (via Skype) MIT |
| 1:05 | Dr. Nevan Hanumara TATA Center for Technology and Design (MIT) |
| 1:25 | Dr. Rajiv Sharma Executive Director (Indo-US Science and Technology Forum) |
| 1:40 | Dr. Stuart Ravnik, Dean (UT Southwestern Medical School) |
| 1:45 | Closing Remarks, Prof. Ansari |
| 2:00-3:00 | Light Snacks and Networking Session |
| 3:00 | Indian Delegation Departure for Airport |
| 3:30 | End of Orientation |
| 4:00-6:00 | Breakout Sessions Session A: Khorana Bose Scholar Networking + 2015 logo design Session B: Sci-ROI Q&A + Development of organizational structure |
| 6:00-8:00 | Double Decker Chicago City Tour |
| 8:00-10:00 | Dinner at Hostel |
| May 23, 2015 | Scholars Departure to Host Universities |
VENUE: Consulate General of India,
Chicago 455 North City Front Plaza Drive,
NBC Tower Building, Suite No. 850, Chicago, IL 60611
ACS* – American Chemical Society NSF** – National Science Foundation