Bringing Undersea Exploration to Virginia, Titanic Discoverer Bob Ballard to Discuss Science and the New Workforce with Local Business Leaders and to Deliver Keynote at GW’s ‘Science, Tech & Engineering Day’ for More than 150 Virginia High School Students

Robert Ballard, oceanographer and explorer best known for discovering the shipwreck of RMS Titanic and founding The JASON Project, will speak to local business leaders, educators and elected officials on the issue of science, technology and the new workforce. Brian Fitzgerald, executive director of the Business-Higher Education Forum, will also address how corporations are taking the lead in supporting STEM education and future careers in science and technology.