The World Forum on Smart Materials and Smart Structures Technology 2007 (SMSST'07)

这是一笔旅行资助，用于支持美国研究人员参加智能材料、结构和系统领域的重大世界会议。世界智能材料与智能结构技术论坛（SMSST'07）将于2007年5月22日至27日在中国重庆和南京举行。重庆大学、南京航空航天大学和香港理工大学将共同主办此次论坛。SMSSTT'07为世界各地的科学，专业和工业同事提供了一个绝佳的机会，分享最新和先进的发展，确定共同的研究问题，并促进智能材料和结构新兴技术的国际合作研究。SMSST'07的目标是：(a)用新的知识收获更新最先进的技术，(b)审查技术创新和成就，(c)评估改造工程实践的潜在影响，(d)通过合作平台（美欧，美中，美日）促进国际参与，(e)与行业建立伙伴关系，以及(f)拓宽学生和教育计划的前景。它还旨在通过积极参与这个世界论坛，让年轻的美国科学家接触到中国不同的社会、技术和文化视角。SMSST'07是一个重要的全球活动，将突出传感器和智能结构，机电一体化技术以及保护关键基础设施免受自然和人为威胁的重大进步。它还将允许世界顶级专家规划未来在研究和创新方面的挑战，以及审查，批评和最终确定美欧，美中和美日联合工作组提交的报告。工作坊活动及节目安排的详情载于建议书正文。SMSST'07旨在通过研究和教育方面的国际合作，在集成传感器系统、机电一体化、航空航天、民用和机械系统的智能材料和智能结构技术领域产生广泛的影响。讲习班将邀请年轻和代表性不足的研究人员群体参加，并尽一切努力使他们参加，以提高代表性的多样性和他们对科学活动的参与。SMSST'07还将促进国际合作，利用资源，分享技术数据和研究理念，以实现美国与欧洲和亚洲国家的互利共赢。

This is a travel grant to support US researchers' participation of a majot world conference in smart materials, structures and systems.The World Forum on Smart Materials and Smart Structures Technology (SMSST'07) will be held in Chongqing and Nanjing, China from May 22-27, 2007. Chongqing University (CQU), Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), and Hong Kong Polytechnic University will jointly host the forum. SMSSTT'07 provides a premier opportunity for scientific, professional, and industrial colleagues worldwide to share ideas on the most recent and advanced developments, identify common research problems, and promote international cooperative research in the emerging technologies of smart materials and structures. The objectives of SMSST'07 are to: (a) update the state-of-the-art with new knowledge gains, (b) review technological innovations and achievements, (c) assess the potential impact for transforming Engineering Practices, (d) promote international engagement through cooperative platforms (US-Europe, US-China, US-Japan), (e) form partnerships with industry, and (f) broaden the outlook for revolutionizing student and education programs. It is also intended to involve young U.S. scientists to expose them to different social, technical, and cultural perspectives in China through active participation in this world forum. SMSST'07 is a major worldwide event that will highlight the major advancements in sensors and smart structures, mechatronics technology, and protecting critical infrastructure against natural and man-made threats. It will also allow the world's top experts to map out future challenges in research and innovation, as well as review, critique, and finalize the reports submitted by the US-Europe, US-China, and US-Japan joint task groups. The details of the workshop activities and program schedule are provided in body of the proposal. SMSST'07 is designed to have a broad impact in the areas of integrated sensor systems, mechatronics, and smart materials and smart structure technologies for aerospace, civil and mechanical systems through international collaborations both in terms of research and education. The workshop will invite, and make every effort to include, the participation of young and underrepresented groups of researchers to enhance the diversity of representation and their involvement in scientific activities. SMSST'07 will also promote the international collaboration to leverage resources, and share technical data and research ideas for the mutual benefit of the United States and European and Asian countries.