Slide title: A Day in the Life

Slide image: A clock-like representation showing the impact of NSF-funded research in a day in the life of one family.

The following fourteen times and events surround the clock:

START: 0600 Rise and shine, take enriched daily supplement

0700 Shower and shave with low-cost, low-energy clean water

0800 Check weather forecast, accuracy aided by Doppler radar

0900 Log onto office computer, protected by enhanced cybersecurity

1000 MRI exam shows what’s causing that pain in Mom's elbow

1100 Check factory output, robotics made possible by advanced manufacturing

1200 Troll the farmer's market, load up on nutrient-rich vegetables

1300 Adventures in grocery shopping, costs controlled by universal bar codes

1400 Science and math classes made more challenging but rewarding with STEM educational techniques

1600 Convene at science museum and become enthralled by CSI Experience exhibit

1700 Family car brings everybody home, trip made safer by air bags

1900 Mom and Dad work their tablets, catching up on e-mails and planning their schedules for tomorrow

2000 Parents and kids gaze at the night sky and marvel at the stars

2200 Round out busy day with sleep, boosting children's cognitive performance

Image credit: NSF