Some of the Major Accomplishments by AGTSR during this reporting period are: AGTSRs five-year renewal proposal was approved by DOE- FETC and DOE-HQs extending the program until the Year 2001. AGTSR received the balance of funds for 1997 from DOE-FETC to cover the period June 13, 1997 to December 31, 1997 - the amount was for $2,367, 000 bringing the total to $4M for FY97. AGTSR provided a list of potential reviewers to DOE-HQ and DOE- FETC for SBIR proposals in the areas of sensors I controls and combustion. AGTSR participated on the ATS panel at the 1997 IGTI TurboExpo highlighting research collaborations within the AGTSR consortium. AGTSR displayed an exhibit booth at the 1997 IGTI TurboExpo showcasing their latest research results and program announcements. AGTSR distributed to the IRB and DOE two research reports from Clemson University`s film- cooling project. AGTSR distributed the proceedings (two volumes) from Heat Transfer Workshop II. AGTSR presented a paper at the 1997 IGTI TurboExpo on the status of its educational internship program with industry. AGTSR placed 17 interns at IRB company sites as part of the educational mission of the AGTSR consortium.