Panel I: Future of Microwave Engineers Impact of DoD Funding of R/D on Small and Large Companies and Academic Institutions

DoD R/D funding distribution and procurement policies and procedures impact in major ways the careers of microwave engineers. Dr. Young will lead off with an overview of DoD sponsored funding. He will be followed by Drs. Nathanson, Honickman, and Gamota representing, respectively, large company, small company, and academic views. Audience discussion with the panelists will be encouraged. Box lunches will be available to ticketholders at this informal luncheon session. Tickets for box lunches may be purchased through advanced registration, or at the main registration desk. Please note that lunches will not be sold at the door.