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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