Abstract :
THE G-MTT National Lectureship was initiated in 1967 specifically to provide assistance to chapters by providing a prominent speaker on a current microwave topic. Emphasis is placed on aiding new chapters and small chapters located in areas where speakers are not readily available. The goals established for the National Lectureship are to stimulate chapter growth, provide a greater dissemination of current technical information, and establish stronger bonds between the chapters and the National Group. A budget of $2000 per year is provided to cover, or partially defray, the expenses of the National Lecturer. Typically, the National Lecturer will speak at 10¿15 chapters during his one-year tenure. Past Lecturers are Harold Sobol (1970), Richard W. Damon (1969), Leo Young (1968), and Arthur A. Oliner (1967). The 1971 National Lecturer is Carl Blake, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington. His lecture summary follows.
