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Science2005: The New Research Ecology is the University of Pittsburgh’s fifth annual broad-based celebration of regional science and technology. It is scheduled for 6 and 7 October in Alumni Hall (formerly the Masonic Temple) on Pitt's Oakland campus. What is the purpose of this event? We want to showcase the region’s academic strengths in science, engineering, medicine, and computation and highlight some of the most important research going on in these areas. We also want to demonstrate how this research can be a catalyst for regional economic development; foster collaboration among academic and industrial scientists; and promote the idea to the public that science can be interesting, exciting, and fun. What is planned for Science2005? Highlights will include symposium sessions on “hot” research topics; keynote lectures by some of America’s premier scientists; a showcase of new technology available for licensing; informational exhibits; networking opportunities; social events; and more. Who is the target audience for Science2005? All Science2005 events are free and open to the public, but we especially promote them to faculty, students, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates from local colleges and universities; representatives of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, information technology, scientific equipment, and related industries; leaders in economic development and philanthropy; representatives of law firms, financial firms, and venture capitalists; and secondary school science teachers. If you have questions or comments relating to this site or to Science2005, please contact them.