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T H E V o I C E o F T E C H N o l o G Y Fall 2010 F E AT U R E S 9 Virginia Initiatives for Technology Companies Several policies and tools in the Commonwealth make it a preferred location for entrepreneurs to invent, innovate, launch and accelerate their tech startups. 12 More Than Just Rocket Science Northern Virginia’s school systems are ramping up to meet future workforce demands in science, technology, engineering and math. By Mark Toner 20 Q&A with SAIC’s Walt Havenstein Walt Havenstein, CEO of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), talks about STEM education, the changing landscape of federal contracting, and doing business in Northern Virginia. By Allison Gilmore D E P A RT ME N T S 3 A Message from Bobbie A message from NVTC President & CEO Bobbie Kilberg. 5 Perspectives A forum for leaders of NVTC member companies to address colleagues and the business community at large. 6 Member and Council News News, developments and events from NVTC and its members. 11 Meet the Committees Learn about NVTC’s committees and the networking and professional development opportunities they offer members. 24 Progress Updates from The Equal Footing Foundation and The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC. I N E V E R Y I S SU E 26 Up Close & Personal 27 Business & Media Partners 28 NVTC Snapshot 30 Board of Directors 31 New Members 32 Renewing Members 28 TheVoiceofTechnologyispublishedfour timesperyearbytheNorthernVirginiaTech-nology Council. It is the official magazine of NVTC. ©Copyright 2010 by NVTC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in part or whole without the express written consent of NVTC. For reprint information, contact The Voice of Technol-ogy, 2214 Rock Hill Road, Suite 300, Herndon, VA 20170 fax: (703) 904-8008. The Voice of Technology publishes articles authored by industry professionals. The opinions and/or positions expressed in these articles are not necessarily those of NVTC. NVTC encourages itsmembers to submit story ideas and comments to: editor@nvtc.org. Fall 2010 www.nvtc.org THE VOICE OF TECHNOLOGY 1 26 20 photo by steve amos/reflections photography, inc. photograph: saic
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