December 1, 2006

College of Engineering Innovators’ Forum Set for December 4

The College of Engineering Innovators’ Forum at North Carolina State University will be held Monday, December 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Room 136 in the Monteith Engineering Research Center on NC State’s Centennial Campus.

The purpose of the Innovators’ Forum is “to encourage growth and success of technology-based entrepreneurial ventures in North Carolina.” The December 4 forum will open with a presentation from Dr. James J. Zuiches, vice chancellor for extension, engagement and economic development, about the university’s effort to obtain a Kauffman Foundation grant that is designed to support initiatives in entrepreneurship and education.

The program will also feature student projects from NC State’s Engineering Entrepreneurs’ Program:

Company #1: Race KITS

Speakers: Rob Taylor, CEO, and Eric Larsen, CTO

Abstract: Race KITS (Race Kart Information Technology Systems) is developing an innovative tracking technology using RFID. Their system provides real-time data to their race management system providing vital statistics to the race team.

Company #2: Digital Learning Solutions

Speakers: Jonathan Lee, President, and Rayfield Oglesby, VP Sales and Marketing

Abstract: Digital Learning Solutions is developing the next-generation of learning aids and methods. Their debut product, Total Recall, is built off their ground-breaking Confidence Code technology for monitoring personal confidence levels with any new material, allowing anyone, anywhere, to become fluent in any subject in record time.

For more information about the College of Engineering Innovators’ Forum, visit http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/innovators/index.htm or contact Tara Britt at Tara_Britt@ncsu.edu.

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