FedEx Institute will Celebrate First Anniversary Nov. 16
For release: November 5, 2004
For press information, contact Marcy Sanford 901-678-5581

The FedEx Institute of Technology at the University of Memphis will mark its one-year anniversary with an open house Tuesday, Nov. 16, 9 – 11:30 a.m.

During the open house, visitors can tour the facilities, learn more about current research housed in the Institute and enjoy refreshments. Lobby displays and demonstrations will showcase current research conducted by the Institute for Intelligent Systems, Center for Multimedia Arts, Advanced Learning Center, Mars Rover Program, Integrated Microscopy Center, Center for Supply Chain Management and Center for Earthquake Research and Information.

Over the past year, the FedEx Institute of Technology has worked to become a resource for researchers on campus and external research partners.

The Institute is home to 11 research centers in areas such as biotechnology, sensing technology, geo-science, multimedia arts, business supply chain, work space planning and artificial intelligence.

Since its opening last November, the Institute has hosted more than 200 events for organizations such as MTV, FedEx, Governor Phil Bredesen, and the musculoskeletal industry. An estimated 50,000 people have visited the institute – from Nobel Prize winner and former Head of State F.W. de Klerk to regional school children.

For more information about the open house, call 678-5105.

Schedule of Events for U of M FedEx Institute of Technology Open House

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004

9 a.m. Public marking of the Anniversary with Dr. Shirley Raines, president of the University of Memphis, and Dr. Andy Meyers, vice provost for research and executive director of the U of M FedEx Institute of Technology

9:30 a.m. Dr. Art Graesser, co-director of the U of M Institute for Intelligent Systems, and David Hanson, CEO, inventor and founder of Human Emulation Robotics will showcase their work with computer tutors and robotics

9:45 a.m. Tour of the Building (for parties of 10 or more, please notify us in advance, 901-678-5105)

10 a.m. Center for Multimedia Arts presents its innovative projects for local museums, St. Jude, and others in the community

10:30 a.m. FedEx Center for Supply Chain Management discusses its work in
innovation management and applied technology development

10:45 a.m. Tour of the building (for parties of 10 or more, please notify us in
advance, 901-678-5105)

11 a.m. Center for Earthquake Research and Information talks about their journey to Mt. St. Helens

Ongoing exhibits: Integrated Microscopy Center, Mars Rover Program Software Development, Advanced Learning Center, Center for Earthquake Research and Information.

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