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Thomas Jefferson High School’s Symposium to Advance Research (tjSTAR)

tjSTAR Event

ITPO team member Lara Zitterkopf speaks with Thomas Jefferson High School students

On May 28, the Innovative Technology Partnerships Office (ITPO) participated in Thomas Jefferson High School’s Symposium to Advance Research (tjSTAR) in Alexandria, VA.  Senior Technology Manager Darryl Mitchell presented to a group of students about Technology Transfer and the upcoming launch of the Goddard OPTIMUS PRIME Spinoff Challenge.  The ITPO’s interactive booth featured a thermographic camera where students took part in various demonstrations.  800+ students stopped by the booth to learn more about Tech Transfer & spinoffs.  Approximately 150 students signed up for the Goddard OPTIMUS PRIME Spinoff Challenge.