In 2004 when current Hertz Fellows asked for a venue to engage their counterparts across the country, we began a Symposium program. Not only did the Fellows ask to meet each other, they also wanted to be exposed to many ideas, practices, problems, and people that they might not come across while in graduate school. Also, it seemed to many of us that our alumni and friends would also enjoy meeting the in-school Fellows and they too would have an opportunity to hear interesting talks on important and current topics in science and technology, and meet each other. We received such a positive response to the first Hertz Foundation Symposium, Catalyzing the Future, in March 2005 that we held a 2nd symposium in March 2007, and are committed to bringing these stimulating talks, panels, and important speakers again in March 2009. Please join us at our next Symposium.