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1st Annual ISS Research and Development Conference Results and Opportunities – The Decade of Utilization June 26-27, 2012 Denver Marriott City Center 1701 California Street Denver, Colorado 80202 Organized by the American Astronautical Society in cooperation with the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space Inc. (CASIS) and NASA Sponsored by: The International Space Station (ISS) – Scientific Laboratory Technology Testbed Orbiting Outpost Galactic Observatory Innovation Engine Student Inspiration. This conference focuses on ISS R D — research results and future opportunities in physical sciences, life sciences, Earth and space sciences, and spacecraft technology development. Plenary sessions will highlight major results and pathways to future opportunities. Organizations managing and funding research on ISS, including NASA programs and the ISS National Laboratory will provide overviews of upcoming opportunities. Parallel technical sessions will provide tracks for scientists to be updated on significant accomplishments to date within their disciplines. On June 28. NASA will conduct a separate workshop designed to help new users take this information and develop their own ideas for experiments using this unique laboratory, as well as a SBIR Technologies workshop. Potential ISS users who attend will learn: “What can I do on the ISS? How can I do it?” This is the only annual gathering offering perspectives on the full breadth of research and technology development on ISS, and includes one stop for the full suite of opportunities for future research. Conference Technical Co-Chairs Dr. David B. Spencer, Vice President Technical, AAS Department of Aerospace Engineering The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Dr. Julie Robinson, ISS Program Scientist NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX Conference Executive Chairs Walt Faulconer, Vice President Programs, AAS Strategic Space Solut