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It is a pleasure to take this opportunity to thank the many
individuals and organizations who generously supported various aspects of the
development, promotion, and implementation of Houston PREP 1998. Their
encouragement and interest are significant forces behind our efforts.
Through the Houston PREP program, the Center for Computational Science and
Advanced Distributed Simulation (C2SDS) is doing its part to respond
to the dwindling number of students entering careers in Engineering,
Mathematics, and Science, which is occurring on a national scale. Notably, the
expanding economically and socially disadvantaged population groups also are not
choosing these career options. Houston PREP is designed to encourage students
from these groups into these careers. Moving forward into the next century
without such efforts, our nation is risking its leadership role in the high
technology society that we have developed.
Such programs as Houston PREP are making a difference. The people and
organizations that support it are the backbone of this development. We extend
our sincerest thanks to all of you.
Richard A. Alσ
Program Officer, Houston PREP
Executive Director, CCSDS
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