Great day at the NAE. The fun part of today was seeing old friends and  and getting to see  some other friends get welcomed  to the NAE

At breakfast I ran in to a ton of folks including my friend John. I’m actually using some  of the National Instrument’s code that Johns company created at work now. .. I always enjoy talkign to him . 

Saw Rory.. who’s a champion para olympics marathoner

First there a great welcoem talk from y freind Ts Jae who just became the President of the NAE. she used to be the Dean of Engineeerign at UCB. She’s a great proponent of SETM skills. I’m very happy shes in this new role 

then it was time to introduce the new members. I had lots of friends and even family this time/ Here’s my friend TC

then my cousin and good friend Mark P ..I’m so happy to have him hee in the NAE. Mark is the CtO of AMD and is such a great leader of the semiconductor industry.. I’ve worked with him for many years.. Mark’s grandmother Keenie was my great-great aunt . 

Then my good friend Linda, the provost at UVM.. and a huge supporter of FIRST robotics in the state. We work together closely at VASE. 

The talks and socializing for the rest of the day was great. I spent my time looking for allies for some of my ideas of promoting electronic and semiconductor skills . This is a great place for networking !

After the reception. I went back and picked up Diane and we walked to the restaurant to celebrate with Mark, Kathy Josh  and Sarah. It was really great catching up with them. Diane and I were at Josh and Sarahs wedding last year. . it was great to see them again . It was a great meal.. and really fun catching up !

great day .. I love seeing so many friends in one place 

nite all, nite sam
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