The U.S. Department of State, through the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), will welcome 75 first-year Fulbright foreign students from 42 countries to Seattle, Washington this week for a seminar focused on energy and the environment. The seminar, "From Lab to Market," will provide a forum for participants to exchange ideas and resources with a focus on how technological advances across scientific disciplines can be translated into innovative products and services in the energy and environmental sectors.

The seminar, taking place at sites throughout Seattle, will include discussions with experts, visits to industry-leading companies and research institutions, and interactive workshops. Participating Fulbright students will build upon their knowledge and establish a peer network to address changing energy needs and environmental challenges worldwide.

The Seattle "From Lab to Market" Seminar is one of eleven enrichment seminars hosted across the United States by the State Department, and supported by the Institute of International Education, in 2014. These enrichment seminars are an integral part of first-year Fulbright foreign students’ experiences. They support the overall mission of the Fulbright Program, to address critical priorities while building relationships, knowledge, and leadership that benefit the United States and the world. 

A video about the 2013 Fulbright Enrichment Seminars demonstrates their impact.

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