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LSU to Host International Symposium on Risk and Exploration

"LSU is grateful to Northrop Grumman for agreeing to sponsor this event," LSU Chancellor Sean O'Keefe said. "As you may recall the entire population of Louisiana was suddenly faced with a real time crash course in handling risk several years ago. As such, the experiences of those who endured Katrina and Rita, and how they handled risk, will also be an integral part of this event. In addition, many people risked their lives and made immense personal sacrifices to keep the Michoud Assembly Facility - and thus America's Space Shuttle fleet - operational. LSU will play a prominent role in the discussion of how we manage risk and exploration, learning from our rich past and experiences in today's vibrant world, while eagerly and confidently anticipating an unknown future."

"Northrop Grumman embraces the spirit of this conference because it reflects our own experience of the role that risk-taking plays in every significant discovery," said Douglas Young, vice president of Northrop Grumman's space exploration systems organization. "By exploring the boundaries of our knowledge about the commercial, civil, government and international markets we serve, we've been able to identify and manage the risks associated with helping our customers reach their destinations. We look to this conference to create momentum for collaborations between industry and academia that will lead to the most significant technological achievements of our time."