Robert M. Metcalfe, who helped pioneer the Internet, then founded 3Com Corporation, the billion-dollar networking company, will be the first speaker in the Energy Entrepreneurship and Innovation Speaker Series at Virginia Tech. He will speak on "Enernet: Lessons from 62 years of Internet history for how to meet world needs for cheap and clean energy."

"An important aim of our energy initiatives at Virginia Tech is to promote economic development in the region, the commonwealth, and the nation," said Don Leo, special assistant to the vice president for research for energy initiatives. "Bob Metcalfe has considerable experience in transitioning cutting-edge technology to commercial products. We are looking forward to hearing his ideas on how innovations in energy technology can be transitioned to the marketplace."

Metcalfe's visit is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research, Virginia Tech College of Engineering, NewVa Corridor Technology Council, and MIT Alumni Club of the Blue Ridge.

Location:	Assembly Hall at the Holtzman Alumni Center
Price:	Free
Sponsor:	Office of the Vice President for Research energy initiative
Contact:	Don Leo donleo@vt.edu (540) 231-9171
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