Feb 2, 2012

Lauren Worley Headquarters, Washington
202-386-5406 lauren b worley@nasa gov

MEDIA ADVISORY: M12-020

NASA ADMINISTRATOR LEADS ACTION SESSION OF PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON JOBS AND COMPETITIVENESS

WASHINGTON -- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will lead a discussion with business leaders and higher education professionals at a Listening and Action Session of the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness from 8:30 a m to 10 a m PST on Friday, Feb 3, in Seattle

Bolden will be joined by Darlene Miller, president and CEO of Permac Industries and a member of the President's Council; Brad Smith, general counsel at Microsoft; John Vechey, founder and CEO of PopCap Games (Electronic Arts); Nicolas J Hanauer, partner at Second Avenue Partners; and Don Graves, executive director of the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness

The group will discuss how businesses and organizations like NASA can enhance educational opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics beyond the classroom to develop a competitive and innovative workforce The council will meet as part of the Business Higher Education Forum taking place on Friday

Members of the media wishing to attend the Listening and Action Session should contact Lauren Worley at 202-386-5406 or lauren b worley@nasa gov

For more information about the council, visit:

http://www whitehouse gov/administration/advisory-boards/jobs-council

For information about the Business Higher Education Forum, visit:

http://www bhef com

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