William Chappell, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, is among 86 engineers chosen for the National Academy of Engineering's 16th annual U.S. Frontiers of Engineering symposium. The engineers, ages 30-45, come from industry, academia and government to discuss pioneering technical and leading-edge research in various engineering fields and industry sectors.Participation is by invitation following a competitive nomination and selection process. They were nominated for their exceptional engineering research and technical work.

The program provides an opportunity for top-notch engineers, early in their careers, to learn about cutting-edge developments in fields other than their own, thereby facilitating collaborative work and the transfer of new approaches and techniques across fields. Through both formal sessions and informal discussions, the meetings have proven an effective mechanism for the establishment of cross-disciplinary and cross-sector contacts among this country's future engineering leaders.

Andrew Weiner, the Scifres Family Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is serving as symposium chair. The symposium will be Sept. 23-25 at the IBM Learning Center in Armonk, N.Y.