NASA'S Chief Technologist To Attend UTEP Space Tech Center Opening

Aug. 30, 2012

David E. Steitz
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1730
david.steitz@nasa.gov

Veronique Masterson
The University of Texas El Paso
915-747-7503
vjmasterson@utep.edu

MEDIA ADVISORY: M12-166

NASA'S CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST TO ATTEND UTEP SPACE TECH CENTER OPENING

WASHINGTON -- NASA Chief Technologist Mason Peck will join officials
from The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), along with state and
local leaders, for the official opening of the Center for Space
Exploration Technology Research (cSETR) and the NASA Science,
Engineering, Mathematics and Aerospace Education Laboratory at 12:30
p.m. EDT (10:30 a.m. MDT), Thursday, Sept. 6. The opening will take
place in the foyer of the university's engineering building.

The NASA-funded cSETR conducts analytical, experimental and
computational research in energy and propulsion engineering. With a
particular focus on green propulsion, cSETR will conduct research and
testing of technologies in relevant environments, space structures,
clean power generation, solar energy and carbon dioxide management
studies.

Peck also will kick off the UTEP Centennial Lecture Series at 4:30
p.m. EDT (2:30 p.m. MDT), in the university's Undergraduate Learning
Center, room 126, as the first presenter for the academic year. In
2014, UTEP will celebrate its 100th anniversary. Leading up to that
milestone, the Centennial Lecture Series brings in speakers to
provide perspective on a broad range of contemporary topics that
impact society, culture and lives.

Journalists are invited to attend both events. Peck and participating
officials will be available to speak with reporters following the
opening ceremony, as well as for photo opportunities and tours of the
labs.

Journalists wanting to attend Thursday's events should reply to
Veronique Masterson of UTEP University Communications at
vjmasterson@utep.edu or by phone at 915-747-7503 by 7 p.m. EDT (5
p.m. MDT), Wednesday, Sept. 5, for accreditation.

For more information about UTEP's Center for Space Exploration
Technology Research, visit:

http://research.utep.edu/csetr

As NASA's Chief Technologist, Peck serves as the principal advisor and
advocate on matters concerning agency-wide technology policy and
programs. As the chief technology advocate, he helps communicate how
NASA technologies benefit space missions and the day-to-day lives of
Americans. Peck's office coordinates, tracks and integrates
technology investments across the agency and works to infuse
innovative discoveries into future missions. Peck's complete
biography is available online at:

http://www.nasa.gov/oct


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