The technical conference will provide an opportunity for scientists and engineers from industry, government and universities to learn about the activities of MII. There will also be opportunities to hear about new aspects of the integrated research and education programs at Virginia Tech, and to form partnerships with faculty and graduate/undergraduate students associated with MII. For more information about the organization and its activities, visit www.mii.vt.edu. For more information on the conference, e-mail Tammy Jo Hiner at thiner@vt.edu.