Research and Economic Development holds physical sciences and engineering forum Feb. 11 The Division of Research and Economic Development will host a forum on physical sciences and engineering for the 21st Century from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Hilton Garden Inn. There is no cost for participation. You may call the Vice President for Research and Economic Development office at 777-6736 or e-mail vpr@mail.und.edu . The forum is part of a series of faculty forums that will contribute to the development of the strategic plan for research. Collectively, the entire series of forums is called "Research and Creative Activity for the 21st Century." The faculty-focused sessions are: * Feb. 11 -- Physical Sciences and Engineering for the 21st Century, Hilton Garden Inn * March 11 -- Social and Behavioral Sciences for the 21st Century, Memorial Union * April 15 -- Creative and Scholarly Work in the Arts and Humanities for the 21st Century, Hilton Garden Inn Completion of the strategic plan for research is anticipated by late spring, 2010. -- Vice President for Research and Economic Development