DR. ALEXANDER KING (Materials Engineering, Purdue University). Dr. King works with the Bureau of African Affairs, where he takes the role of a science advisor for the Bureau. He is striving to encourage the development of science and technology expertise in sub-Saharan Africa as a means to facilitate economic development, and has also contributed on subjects as diverse as the tracking of conflict diamonds, tracking illicit mineral ore trading, remediation of “exploding lakes,” intellectual property issues, and the development of geothermal energy in the African Rift Valley. Dr. King has also taken on the role of avian influenza coordinator for the Africa Bureau.