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Join President Alan W. Cramb with fellow alumni and friends to learn about the Nayar Prize. This $1 million-plus prize package established by Madhavan Nayar (M.S. IE ’68) encourages and challenges Illinois Tech faculty, staff, and students to develop breakthrough, innovative projects that will, within three years, produce meaningful results with a societal impact.
Hear from faculty members of the three finalist teams about their groundbreaking work, and how it has the potential to change the future.
ADEPT Cancer ImagerThis new imaging system capable of spatially mapping the variable characteristics of cancers at the cellular level will improve cancer survival rates.
Game Development for Early Language Acquisition in High-Risk Children Leveraging serious game design, this research-driven, high-impact interactive game for children aged 24–36 months will better prepare children for school and long-term success.
The Driverless CityAs cities around the world leverage the opportunities and manage the impacts of driverless cars, this project investigates the advances required to shape this future city.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
6–9 p.m. 6 p.m. Reception7 p.m. Program
gravitytank—Fourth Floor114 West Illinois StreetChicago, IL 60654
Nearby garage and street parking is available.
Monday, May 2, 2016Kristie Hein: 312.567.5030 | rsvpevents@iit.eduRegister