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ADD YOUR EMAIL SO YOU WILL KNOW... NewsFlash Content: - <DIV><STRONG style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><STRONG style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS">WELCOME TO THE NEWS FLASH!</STRONG> <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS">This page allows us to email you to remind you to check the site for new stuff! <BR> <BR> <STRONG style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">LOT'S OF NEW ITEMS AND SEVERAL POSTED ON THE SAME DAY SO READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING.<BR> </STRONG><BR> REGISTER YOUR EMAIL AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE<BR> <BR> <EM><U>REMEMBER... IF YOU DON'T APPLY, YOU CANNOT BE SELECTED! <IMG src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emwink.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><BR> </U></EM></SPAN></SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Comic Sans MS"><BR> </SPAN>********************************************************************************************<BR> ******************************************************************************************</DIV> <DIV><BR> <BR> POSTED 12/3/09: <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><STRONG><EM>NIH has opened it's online application</EM></STRONG>. See the "Internship" page for the link.<BR> <BR> </SPAN>******************************************************************************************<BR> <BR> POSTED 12/3/09: <P><BR> <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Gather a team of <STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Thomas S Wootton High School</SPAN></STRONG> students in grades 9-12 to enter the Air/Climate competition in the <A href="http://link.scholastic.com/u.d?J4GvD5jszmyrFD89LTyk=441">Lexus Eco Challenge</A>.</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">This challenge offers the opportunity for you to work together with your students in an effort that can change their lives and the environmental health of <STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Rockville</SPAN></STRONG>. </SPAN></P> <P><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">The entry deadline is January 19, 2010, so plan your time wisely.</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> </SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><A href="http://link.scholastic.com/u.d?M4GvD5jszmyrFD89LT18V=551">Learn more and register now</A>. Questions? E-mail <A href="mailto:ecochallenge@scholastic.com">ecochallenge@scholastic.com</A>. </SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Sincerely, </SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Lexus and Scholastic </SPAN></P> <BR> <BR> <BR> ******************************************************************************************<BR> POSTED 12/3/09: <FONT face=Consolas><STRONG style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">The Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP)</STRONG> provides an opportunity for students to participate in research at a Department of Navy</FONT> <P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Consolas>(DoN) laboratory during the summer.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Consolas> </FONT></P> <P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Consolas>The goals of SEAP are to encourage participating students to pursue science and engineering careers, to further their education via mentoring by laboratory personnel and their participation in research, and to make them aware of DoN Research and technology efforts, which can lead to employment within the DoN.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Consolas> </FONT></P> <P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Consolas>SEAP provides competitive research internships to approximately 250 high school students each year. Participating students spend eight weeks during the summer doing research at approximately 15 DoN laboratories.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Consolas> </FONT></P> <P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Consolas> </FONT></P> <P class=MsoPlainText style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A href="http://seap.asee.org/"><FONT face=Consolas>http://seap.asee.org/</FONT></A><BR> </P> <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin"><BR> </SPAN>(LINK ALSO ON THE "iNTERNSHIP" PAGE OF THIS WEB SITE.<BR> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Calibri>******************************************************************************************<BR> <BR> POSTED 12/3/09: <SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt">BRAIN BEE</SPAN>. The 2010 Washington DC Regional <STRONG style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">BRAIN BEE</STRONG> will be held on Tuesday, February 9 from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Dana Center, 900 15<SUP>th</SUP> Street, NW. Registration for the Brain Bee is open to area high schools in Washington, DC and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland.</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><FONT face=Calibri>The DC winners in 2008 and 2009 went on to win the national and international competitions in Canada. Both were from Richard Montgomery High School.<o:p></o:p></FONT></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face=Calibri> </FONT></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Calibri>Two students from each high school may participate in the competition. Winners of the regional Brain Bees go on to compete in the national championship during Brain Awareness Week (March 15 – 21). All questions for the DC Regional Brain Bee are taken from the Society for Neuroscience “Brain Facts” which will be mailed to schools upon registration. It can also be downloaded at</FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><A href="http://www.sfn.org/index.cfm?pagename=brainFacts&section=publications"><FONT face=Calibri>http://www.sfn.org/index.cfm?pagename=brainFacts&section=publications</FONT></A></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face=Calibri> </FONT></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Calibri>Prizes at the DC Brain Bee are $250. for First Place, $150. for Second, and $100 for Third Place. It is sponsored by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives (DABI), NRTA – AARP’s Educator Community, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). 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COLOR: #2d465a; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" align=left><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #2d465a; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" face=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif color=#2d465a size=2><FONT face="Garamond,Times New Roman,Times,serif"><FONT size=4><STRONG>Greetings!</STRONG><BR> </FONT></FONT><BR> <DIV><FONT face="Garamond,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>Please join us for what promises to be the region's best STEM Education event of the year. Special guest, ExxonMobil President Mr. Gerald W. McElvy, and some of the top education and business leaders from across the nation are coming together to highlight the various STEM programs and initiatives available to students and teachers in the Metropolitan region. Held at the newly re-designed Constitution Center in Washington, DC, this event should not be missed if you are a student, teacher, parent or business that is interested in the latest tools and information on STEM Education & Workforce Development.</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Garamond,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4> </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Garamond,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>Thanks to our sponsors we are able to offer this as a free event for all to attend and park. Please visit our website for more information and registration.</FONT> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><A href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102814427346&s=287&e=001yDJ8F3FEj93WpdpH9tGo7a_CdiHoBaVl0072JR_uKX0uT7cosv1ctv80QzyTE2_ymeX0aS-QWTv2Q8wbtPpGu-ij3cyp92xg6tIVHQw70Frxhwmkzeom6w==" target=_blank><FONT color=#0000cc>www.dcstemshowcase.com</FONT></A></DIV> <DIV><BR> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Garamond,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>Sincerely,</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face="Garamond,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4> </FONT></DIV> <BR> <FONT face="Garamond,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>Chris Frew </FONT> <DIV><FONT face="Garamond,Times New Roman,Times,serif" size=4>Vice Chairman, CMAST</FONT> </DIV> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> <TABLE style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #72ac37" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" bgColor=#72ac37 border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD height=1></TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width="100%"><A name=LETTER.BLOCK11> <TABLE id=content_LETTER.BLOCK11 hideFocus style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px" tabIndex=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #2d465a; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" align=left><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #2d465a; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" face=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif color=#2d465a size=2> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #ff6600; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" align=center><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #ff6600; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" face=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif color=#ff6600 size=4><STRONG><FONT size=5><FONT face="Garamond,Times New Roman,Times,serif"><FONT color=#000000><U>The Showcase Agenda & Details:</U></FONT> </FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #669933; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" align=left><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #669933; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" face=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif color=#669933 size=2> </FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #669933; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" align=left><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #669933; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" face=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif color=#669933 size=2><FONT color=#006600 size=3><STRONG>Special Guest and Keynote Speaker:</STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #669933; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" align=left><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #669933; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" face=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif color=#669933 size=2><FONT color=#333366>Gerald McElvy<BR> President<BR> ExxonMobil Foundation</FONT> <BR> </FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ff6600> <DIV> </DIV> </FONT><STRONG><FONT color=#000000 size=4>Demos:</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#006600 size=3>How It's Made: Environmentally Friendly Office Building</FONT></STRONG><BR> Sponsored by: David Nassif Associates</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#006600 size=3>Educational Mobile Apps for Universities, Students, and Educators</FONT></STRONG></DIV> <DIV> Bring Your iPhone, iPod Touch, Blackberry, or Android<BR> Sponsored by: Dubmenow <BR> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#006600 size=3><STRONG>Engage, Inform, Inspire with online STEM programs & tools</STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV>Sponsored by: USAGraduate.com<BR> <BR> <FONT color=#000000 size=4><STRONG>Exhibitors:</STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><STRONG><FONT color=#006600 size=3>Overview of 2010 Fellows Program at the Society for Science and the Public</FONT></STRONG><BR> (for Science and Math Teachers)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#006600 size=3><STRONG>Department of Homeland Security:</STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV>(for Students, Teachers and Businesses)<A href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102814427346&s=287&e=001yDJ8F3FEj93WpdpH9tGo7a_CdiHoBaVl0072JR_uKX0uT7cosv1ctv80QzyTE2_ymeX0aS-QWTv2Q8wbtPpGu-ij3cyp92xg6tIVHQw70Frxhwmkzeom6w==" target=_blank></DIV> </FONT></A></TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> <A name=LETTER.BLOCK18> <TABLE id=content_LETTER.BLOCK11 hideFocus style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px" tabIndex=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #2d465a; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" align=left><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #2d465a; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" face=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif color=#2d465a size=2> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #ff6600; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" align=left><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; COLOR: #ff6600; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" face=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif color=#ff6600 size=4><STRONG><FONT size=4>More about the event: </FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #669933; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" align=left><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #669933; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" face=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif color=#669933 size=2> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Understanding the impact that after-school and enrichment programs have on the level of understanding and enthusiasm young students have for STEM-related subjects, the Center for Minority Achievement in Science and Technology (CMAST), along with several local partners, is hosting this Showcase and Networking Event to highlight the various programs, activities, and initiatives serving students and teachers, particularly minorities and girls in grades 7-12, in the Greater Washington Metropolitan area. </DIV> </FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><EM>"The economic future of the DC metro area, and the nation, depend on a well-trained, well-educated workforce. This showcase is part of our organization's ongoing commitment to increasing collaboration amongst stakeholders and expanding opportunities for students and teachers, particularly those in underrepresented communities."</EM> </DIV> <DIV> <BR> </DIV> <DIV>Charles H. Britt, Founder and Director, CMAST </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV align=right><STRONG><U>Event Info:</U></STRONG><BR> Constitution Center<BR> 400 7th Street, SW<BR> </DIV> <DIV style="CLEAR: both" align=right>November 18, 2009<BR> 4:00AM-7:00PM<A href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102814427346&s=287&e=001yDJ8F3FEj93WpdpH9tGo7a_CdiHoBaVl0072JR_uKX0uT7cosv1ctv80QzyTE2_ymeX0aS-QWTv2Q8wbtPpGu-ij3cyp92xg6tIVHQw70Frxhwmkzeom6w==" target=_blank></DIV> <DIV style="CLEAR: both" align=right> <DIV>www.dcstemshowcase.com<BR> </DIV> </DIV> </FONT></A></TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> </A></TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width="100%"> <TABLE id=content_LETTER.BLOCK12 hideFocus style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px" tabIndex=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #2d465a; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" align=left><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #2d465a; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" face=Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif color=#2d465a size=2> <P align=center><FONT color=#990000 size=3><STRONG><FONT size=4>The Constitution Center:</FONT> </STRONG></FONT></P> <DIV align=center><IMG contentEditable=false height=193 alt="constitution center" src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs080/1102329572686/img/20.jpg?a=1102814427346" width=239 border=0 name=ACCOUNT.IMAGE.20></DIV> <DIV align=center>Special thanks to David Nassif Associates for hosting this event at their newly re-designed </DIV> <DIV align=center>and environmentally friendly office building, </DIV> <DIV align=center>The Constitution Center.<BR> </DIV> </FONT></TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> </TD> </TR> <TR> <TD width="100%"> <TABLE style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: #72ac37" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" bgColor=#72ac37 border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD height=1></TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> <TABLE id=content_LETTER.BLOCK14 hideFocus style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 6px" tabIndex=0 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; 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HEIGHT: 67.5pt" width="100%" colSpan=2> <TABLE class=MsoNormalTable style="WIDTH: 100%; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-cellspacing: 3.7pt" cellSpacing=5 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"> <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ffffff; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: #ffffff; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: #ffffff; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ffffff; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: #e0decf; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'">2010 Thacher Environmental Research Contest<BR> for Grades 9-12</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><EM><SPAN style="COLOR: #a9a89d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Georgia','serif'">Entries Due: April 5, 2010</SPAN></EM><o:p></o:p></P> </TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> </TD> </TR> <TR style="HEIGHT: 6pt; mso-yfti-irow: 1"> <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; BACKGROUND: white; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; HEIGHT: 6pt" width="100%" colSpan=2> <TABLE class=MsoNormalTable style="WIDTH: 100%; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-cellspacing: 3.7pt" cellSpacing=5 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"> <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: #009900; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'">$3,500 in Prizes Available</SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P> </TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> </TD> </TR> <TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 2; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes; mso-row-margin-right: 102.0pt"> <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-RIGHT: 3.75pt; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; PADDING-LEFT: 3.75pt; BACKGROUND: white; PADDING-BOTTOM: 22.5pt; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 3.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8" vAlign=top> <TABLE class=MsoNormalTable style="WIDTH: 337.5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-cellspacing: 0in" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=450 border=0> <TBODY> <TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes"> <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width="100%"> <TABLE class=MsoNormalTable style="WIDTH: 100%; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-cellspacing: 0in" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"> <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-RIGHT: 3.75pt; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; PADDING-LEFT: 3.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 3.75pt; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 3.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 7.5pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'">October 26, 2009</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; COLOR: #a9a89d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"><BR> <BR> </SPAN><v:shapetype id=_x0000_t75 path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" stroked="f"><v:stroke joinstyle="miter"></v:stroke><v:formulas><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></v:f></v:formulas><v:path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"></v:path><o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"></o:lock></v:shapetype><v:shape id=_x0000_s1026 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; 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With an increasing amount of these becoming publicly available, students have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in scientific research that explores Earth's evolving environment.<BR> <BR> The 2010 Thacher Environmental Research Contest, an activity of the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies, awards cash prizes to secondary school students (grades 9-12) whose projects demonstrate the best use of satellites and other geospatial technologies or data to study Earth.<BR> <BR> Three cash awards will be given: 1st place -- $2,000; 2nd place -- $1,000; and 3rd place -- $500. Entries can be submitted by individuals or teams. In the case of team entries, the cash award will be split equally among the winning team members.<BR> <BR> In addition to prizes for the winning students, the teachers of the first-, second- and third-place students or teams will receive a $200 amazon.com gift card. If participation is part of an after-school club or other activity independent of school, the student or team can identify an adult "coach" who would be eligible for this award (e.g., a parent, club leader, etc.).<BR> <BR> Entries must be postmarked April 5, 2010. IGES plans to announce the winning entries by May 12, 2010. Entries will be judged by IGES staff. <BR> <BR> Eligible geospatial tools and data include satellite remote sensing, aerial photography, geographic information systems (GIS), and Global Positioning System (GPS). The main focus of the project must be on the application of the geospatial tool(s) or data to study a problem related to Earth's environment.<BR> <BR> Geospatial technologies and data have numerous uses in science research, ranging from climate prediction to archaeology. They can be used to improve our understanding of the Earth system, including interactions among the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere and hydrosphere. They can also be used to improve the quality of our lives by supporting weather prediction, natural hazards monitoring, agriculture, land-use planning, coastal management, transportation, public health, emergency response and other fields.<BR> <BR> The Thacher Environmental Research Contest (fomerly the Thacher Scholars Award) was founded in honor of former IGES board member Peter Thacher, who died in 1999. Peter Thacher was former deputy executive director of the United Nations Environment Program, NASA advisor and, at the time of his death, president of the Earth Council Foundation/U.S. He was a leader in promoting the use of satellite remote sensing.<BR> <BR> For more information on the 2010 Thacher Environmental Research Contest, please visit </SPAN></STRONG><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #a9a89d; FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"><A href="http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102782806959&s=1607&e=001zk7irXej_I3S2rXbDX_e5GBJ-i3Mivhnzb6K6qRVxnCS5m9XfTJmIuuaJcauev57r9WMSyyxVNSLMs0Yr6pPuspZUaWIcC3FZnZUnYRyWptHYiFevM5-CE5PHqRkPGQftIbj7-QKcfg=" target=_blank><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'">http://www.strategies.org/ThacherContest</SPAN></A></SPAN></STRONG><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #666666; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'">.<BR> <BR> CONTACT<BR> Dan Stillman<BR> Institute for Global Environmental Strategies<BR> (703) 312-7138 (Phone)<BR> (703) 312-8657 (FAX)<BR> Email: <A href="mailto:dan_stillman@strategies.org">dan_stillman@strategies.org</A></SPAN></STRONG><o:p></o:p></P> </TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> </TD> </TR> <TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 1; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"> <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width="100%"></TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> </TD> <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent; mso-cell-special: placeholder" width=136> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P> </TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>******************************************************************************************</DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 24pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Sophomores and Juniors <o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><v:shapetype id=_x0000_t202 path="m,l,21600r21600,l21600,xe" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="202"><v:stroke joinstyle="miter"></v:stroke><v:path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect"></v:path></v:shapetype><v:shape id=_x0000_s1026 style="MARGIN-TOP: 7.9pt; Z-INDEX: 251657728; LEFT: 0px; MARGIN-LEFT: -9pt; WIDTH: 105.9pt; POSITION: absolute; HEIGHT: 103.2pt; TEXT-ALIGN: left; mso-wrap-style: none" type="#_x0000_t202"><v:textbox style="mso-fit-shape-to-text: t"></v:textbox></v:shape><SPAN style="Z-INDEX: 251657728; LEFT: 0pt; POSITION: absolute; mso-ignore: vglayout"> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%"> <TBODY> <TR> <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent"> <DIV class=shape style="PADDING-RIGHT: 7.95pt; PADDING-LEFT: 7.95pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 4.35pt; PADDING-TOP: 4.35pt" v:shape="_x0000_s1026"> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><v:shapetype id=_x0000_t75 path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" stroked="f"><v:stroke joinstyle="miter"></v:stroke><v:formulas><v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></v:f><v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></v:f><v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></v:f></v:formulas><v:path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"></v:path><o:lock v:ext="edit" aspectratio="t"></o:lock></v:shapetype><v:shape id=_x0000_i1025 style="WIDTH: 90.75pt; HEIGHT: 95.25pt" type="#_x0000_t75"><v:imagedata src="file:///C:\DOCUME~1\adlerles\LOCALS~1\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image001.jpg" o:title="CA896V41"></v:imagedata></v:shape></P> </DIV> </TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> </SPAN><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 26pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Science Internships<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 26pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Informational meeting<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 26pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">How do I find an internship?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">When do I apply for one?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Which ones are available?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">How do I apply?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">When are they available?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p> </o:p> <DIV>including info about HHMI/NIH/MCPS, CARB, NIH, NIST</DIV> </SPAN></STRONG></DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">CHOOSE A CONVENIENT MEETING TIME:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN">Wednesday, November 4 OR Thursday, November 5 <o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN">LUNCH PERIODS ROOM 208<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-layout-grid-align: none" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN">or Wednesday,November 4 @ 2:15 ROOM 216<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Application and More Info @ the POST web site<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">access from Wootton Science Web Page<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">POST</SPAN></STRONG><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> = POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES IN SCIENCE @ TECHNOLOGY<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><A href="http://teacherweb.com/MD/WoottonHS/POST/index.html"><FONT color=#800080>http://teacherweb.com/MD/WoottonHS/POST/index.html</FONT></A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Or Email Mrs. Adler from the POST web site.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">REGISTER FOR EMAIL ALERTS ON THE POST WEB SITE AT THE NEWSFLASH PAGE<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>******************************************************************************************</DIV> <DIV>POSTED 10/20/09: <H1>Neuroscience Research Prize <A style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt" href="http://www.aan.com/science/awards/index.cfm?fuseaction=awards.login&id=11&award=awards.neuroscience">http://www.aan.com/science/awards/index.cfm?fuseaction=awards.login&id=11&award=awards.neuroscience</A></H1> <P> <H2><A id=sponsors name=sponsors></A>Sponsors: </H2> <P>The AAN, the AAN Foundation, and the Child Neurology Society sponsor this award.</P> <P> <H2><A name=purpose></A>Purpose</H2> <P>This award was established to encourage high school students to explore the world of the brain and nervous system through laboratory research.</P> <P> <H2><A name=objectives></A>Objectives </H2> <P> <P>To identify and reward high school students whose scientific skill and talent indicate potential for scientific contributions in the field of neuroscience. </P> <P>To recognize the efforts of science teachers who have demonstrated support for students interested in neuroscience. </P> <H2><A name=awards></A>Awards </H2> <P>All entries will be reviewed by a panel of physicians and scientists who are actively engaged in neuroscience research at academic institutions throughout the US. Four prize winners will be selected through two rounds of competition.</P> <P> <P>Four winners will each receive a $1,000 prize. Three winners and their teachers will receive an all-expense paid, three-day trip to present their work during a scientific poster session at the AAN 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto, ON, Canada—the world’s largest gathering of neurologists. One winner and his/her teacher will receive an all-expense paid, three-day trip to present his/her work at the Child Neurology Society 39th Annual Meeting in Providence, RI.<BR> </P> <P> <H2><A name=eligibility></A>Eligibility</H2> <UL> <LI>Students must be enrolled in secondary school (grades 9-12) in the United States, regardless of age</LI> <LI>Applications must represent original laboratory research as well as the original written work of the applicant</LI> <LI>Each project should be the work of an individual student; group projects are not eligible (teachers are encouraged to provide guidance as needed, but must allow each student to demonstrate his/her own creativity)</LI> <LI>Family members of the judges, the AAN Science Committee, or AAN staff are not eligible to apply </LI> </UL> <H2><A name=judging></A>Judging Criteria</H2> <P>All project entries received by the deadline date will be judged by physician and scientist members of the American Academy of Neurology based on the following criteria: </P> <H2>Relevance to Neuroscience</H2> <P>The problem being investigated concerns the brain or the nervous system including, but not limited to: anatomy, physiology, pathology, function, and behavior. Behavior and psychology projects are not encouraged unless there is a clear link to neurophysiology. </P> <H2>Creativity</H2> <P>Creativity will be based on the originality of the problem solving approach, even if the specific problem being addressed is not a new or unusual one. </P> <H2>Interpretation of Data</H2> <P>The scope of the hypothesis and methodology is feasible. The potential significance of the experiments is placed in the proper perspective. Potential pitfalls of the methodology or interpretation have been addressed. </P> <P> <H2>Research Reports</H2> <P> <P>The report is organized, well-written, and the accompanying figures and tables are clearly labeled and readable.</P> <H2>Communication Skills</H2> <P> </P> The student is able to discuss the project and defend the stated conclusions effectively in an oral interview. <P> <H2><A name=finalists></A>Finalists</H2> <P>The ten finalists will have the opportunity to discuss their project through telephone interviews with at least two judges. The winners will be selected based on overall written and verbal performance. </P> <H2>Deadline</H2> <P> <P>The deadline to apply for 2010 AAN Scientific Awards is November 2, 2009.</P> <P> <P>For more information, please contact Erin Jackson at <A href="mailto:ejackson@aan.com">ejackson@aan.com</A> or (651) 695-2704. </P> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>*****************************************************************************************</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>POSTED 10/12/09: <TABLE class=MsoNormalTable style="BACKGROUND: white; WIDTH: 100%; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-cellspacing: 0in" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes"> <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-RIGHT: 0in; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; PADDING-LEFT: 0in; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-TOP: 0in; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width="100%"> <DIV align=center><SPAN style="DISPLAY: none; mso-hide: all"><o:p></o:p></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV align=center> <TABLE class=MsoNormalTable id=content_LETTER.BLOCK4 style="WIDTH: 100%; mso-padding-alt: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-cellspacing: 0in" cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0> <TBODY> <TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"> <TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-RIGHT: 3.75pt; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; PADDING-LEFT: 3.75pt; PADDING-BOTTOM: 3.75pt; BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; WIDTH: 100%; PADDING-TOP: 3.75pt; BORDER-BOTTOM: #ece9d8; BACKGROUND-COLOR: transparent" width="100%" styleclass="style_MainText"> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: #b1e001; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'">The Earth and Carbon: The Inside Story</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 18pt; COLOR: #b1e001; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #083643; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'">Rockville Science Center \| Science Café</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #083643; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #083643; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'">DATE:</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #083643; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'"> Tuesday, October 20, 2009<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #083643; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'">TIME:</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #083643; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'"> 6:00 - 8:00<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #083643; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'">LOCATION:</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: #083643; FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'"> Branded 72 Barbecue Pit, 387 E. 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TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-pagination: none" align=center><SPAN style="mso-default-font-family: 'Arial Black'; mso-greek-font-family: 'Arial Black'; mso-latin-font-family: 'Arial Black'; mso-cyrillic-font-family: 'Arial Black'; mso-latinext-font-family: 'Arial Black'"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">YOUR NAME HERE, WOOTTON HS<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> </SPAN> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-pagination: none" align=center><SPAN style="mso-default-font-family: 'Arial Black'; mso-greek-font-family: 'Arial Black'; mso-latin-font-family: 'Arial Black'; mso-cyrillic-font-family: 'Arial Black'; mso-latinext-font-family: 'Arial Black'"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">YOUR NAME HERE, WOOTTON HS</SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-pagination: none" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">National Finalist winners—$100,000<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-pagination: none" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Regional Winners $6000 (team), $3000 (individuals<o:p></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-pagination: none" align=center><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-pagination: none" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">http://siemens-foundation.org/en/competition.htm<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center; mso-pagination: none" align=center><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 26pt; FONT-FAMILY: '@Adobe Heiti Std R','sans-serif'"><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN><o:p></o:p></SPAN><SPAN style="mso-greek-font-family: '@Gungsuh'; mso-latin-font-family: '@Adobe Heiti Std R'; mso-armenian-font-family: '@Adobe Heiti Std R'; mso-currency-font-family: '@Adobe Heiti Std R'; mso-cyrillic-font-family: '@Adobe Heiti Std R'; mso-halfwidthkana-font-family: '@Adobe Heiti Std R'; mso-han-font-family: '@Adobe Heiti Std R'; mso-hangul-font-family: '@Gungsuh'; mso-hebrew-font-family: '@Adobe Heiti Std R'; mso-kana-font-family: '@Adobe Heiti Std R'; mso-latinext-font-family: '@Adobe Heiti Std R'"></P> </SPAN></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>********************************************************************************************</DIV> <DIV>POSTED 9/16/09: <P class=Section1 align=center><STRONG><FONT color=#004000 size=7>Generation Green:<BR> </FONT><FONT color=#008000 size=6>Youth Voices and Visions</FONT></STRONG></P> <P class=Section1 align=center><STRONG><FONT color=#525252 size=2>Yourself • Your School • Your Community • Your Nation • Your World</FONT></STRONG></P> <P class=Section1 align=center><STRONG><FONT color=#525252 size=2> </FONT></STRONG></P> <P><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The youth of today are the leaders and workers of tomorrow. The voices and visions of university and high school students are a window into the future of the emergent green economy. The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) recognizes the value of youth perspectives and is incorporating it in the 10<SUP>th</SUP> National Conference: The New Green Economy.</FONT></P> <P><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Generation Green is a writing contest. Selected articles will be published in a six-page insert distributed at the conference and included in the online Encyclopedia of Earth. The winners will also be published online in Solutions, a magazine focused on sustainable environmental solutions.</FONT></P> <P><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><STRONG><BR> Criteria:<BR> </STRONG>Articles are limited to 1,000 words for university students and 500 words for high school students. The content should be designed to express personal perspectives and experiences, identifying key issues and solutions. Submissions will be evaluated on originality of thought, clarity of writing, and relevance to the new green economy.</FONT></P> <P><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The contest has three primary article types: opinion articles, research showcases, and community programs. These categories may cover (but are not limited to) the following suggested topics that focus on a specific aspect of the green economy:</FONT></P> <P class=Section1></P> <TABLE width=650 align=center> <TBODY> <TR> <TD><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><STRONG>Opinion Articles <BR> </STRONG>• Carbon Markets<BR> • Communication<BR> • Consumerism<BR> • Greenwashing</FONT> </TD> <TD><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><STRONG>Research Showcase</STRONG><BR> • Green Technology<BR> • Sustainable Urban Planning<BR> • Renewable Energy Solutions<BR> • Transportation Alternatives</FONT> </TD> <TD><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><STRONG><BR> Community Programs</STRONG><BR> • Engaging Youth<BR> • Waste Reduction and Recycling<BR> • Volunteering for the Environment<BR> • Greening your Community and<BR> your Schools</FONT> </TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE> <P align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><STRONG><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><FONT size=4>Please submit articles using our </FONT><A title="" href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFpjM1JKVTgwMU1kdnB2YlNEYjhTY2c6MA.." target=_blank><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#0000ff size=4>online submission form</FONT></A><FONT size=4>.</FONT></FONT></STRONG></FONT></P> <P class=Section1 align=center><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3><STRONG><FONT color=#ff0000 size=4>Submission Deadline: October 31, 2009</FONT><BR> </STRONG></FONT></P> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>********************************************************************************************</DIV> <DIV>POSTED 9/11/09: The SIEMENS COMPETITITION IN MATH AND SCIENCE recognizes remarkable talent early on, fostering individual growth for high school students who are willing to challenge themselves through science research. Through this competition, students have an opportunity to achieve national recognition for science research projects that they complete in high school. It is administered by <A class=more-link onclick="window.open('http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/scholarships-and-aid/23619.html'); return false;" href="http://www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/scholarships-and-aid/23619.html">The College Board</A> and funded by the Siemens Foundation.<BR> <DIV class=portlet-content> <DIV class=teaser><A href="http://www.siemens-foundation.org/en/competition.htm">http://www.siemens-foundation.org/en/competition.htm</A></DIV> <DIV class=teaser> </DIV> <DIV class=teaser>DEADLINE OCTOBER 1</DIV> </DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>******************************************************************************************</DIV> <DIV>POSTED 9/11/09: <STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">2009 HHMI Holiday Lectures: </SPAN></SPAN></STRONG><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Exploring Biodiversity:<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> The Search for New Medicines</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center> <DIV><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"> </SPAN></SPAN></DIV> </DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align=center><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Two lucky students will be selected to attend the Holiday Lectures sponsored by Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The program is <STRONG><EM><U>Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4 </U></EM></STRONG>at the beautiful HHMI facility in Chevy Chase. The program lasts all day and lunch is included. <O:P></O:P></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <O:P></O:P></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">This year's program is titled: "</SPAN><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 20pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> </SPAN></STRONG><STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Exploring Biodiversity:The Search for New Medicines.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></SPAN></STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">World renowned HHMI biomedical researchers, Bonnie Bassler, Ph.D. from Princeton University and Baldomero M. Olivera, Ph.D from University of Utah. They will discuss their research in bacterial communication and venomous marine snails are leading to the development of new medicines and treatments. They are both dynamic and personable, and very interested in working with students. Students may also have the opportunity to meet them during lunch. <O:P></O:P></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <O:P></O:P></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <DIV class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">You can find more information at the HHMI website: </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A href="http://www.holidaylectures.org/"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">www.holidaylectures.org</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> or from Lesli Adler, Student Academy of Science Coordinator, </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><A href="mailto:Lesli_Adler@fc.mcps.k12.md.us"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Adlerwootton@gmail.com.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></A> </SPAN> <DIV> </DIV> <SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Applications to attend will be available in classrooms and in room 208 and on the page of this web site.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <O:P></O:P></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><STRONG><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 13.5pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Unfortunately, only two students may attend</SPAN></U></STRONG><STRONG><U><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">.</SPAN></U></STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"> They won't even let us teachers go! A committee of science teachers will select two students based on their demonstration of interest in biomedicine, their science courses taken and academic achievement. <O:P></O:P></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><O:P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></O:P></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><STRONG><EM><U><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Due Date/Deadline</SPAN></U></EM></STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">: If you are interested in attending, please fill out the following information and place in </SPAN><STRONG><EM><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 16pt; COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Mrs. Adler’s mailbox in the main office by Friday, September 18</SPAN></U></EM></STRONG><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: black; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"> <O:P></O:P></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></P> <DIV>******************************************************************************************</DIV> <DIV>POSTED 9/4/09: LOTS OF CONTESTS FROM NASA: </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2>Take part in the following contests to celebrate Earth Science Week. This years celebration takes place Oct. 11-17, 2009.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Earth Science Week 2009 Photography Contest -- Open to All Ages</FONT></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2>The American Geological Society is sponsoring a photography contest to celebrate Earth Science Week 2009. Photographs should focus on the topic How Climate Shapes My World. The contest is open to any resident of the United States. Participants should submit a picture that best represents the climate in their area. Entries may be submitted electronically or by mail. Only one entry will be accepted per person. The deadline for submitting photos is <STRONG>Oct. 16, 2009</STRONG>.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue"><A href="http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/photography/index.html" target=_blank><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/photography/index.html</FONT></A></SPAN><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Earth Science Week 2009 Essay Contest -- Open to Students in Grades 6-9</FONT></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2>The American Geological Society is sponsoring an essay contest to celebrate Earth Science Week 2009. Essays should focus on the theme Climate Connects. The contest is open to students in grades 6-9 who are residents of the United States. Participants should submit an original essay no more than 300 words in length, typed, and formatted to fit on one page. Entries may be submitted electronically or by mail. The deadline for submitting entries is <STRONG>Oct. 16, 2009</STRONG>.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue"><A href="http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/essay/index.html" target=_blank><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/essay/index.html</FONT></A></SPAN><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>International Year of Planet Earth & Earth Science Week 2009 Photography Contest -- Open to All Ages</FONT></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></STRONG></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2>To celebrate the International Year of Planet Earth and Earth Science Week 2009, the American Geological Institute is sponsoring a major international photography contest. Photographs should focus on the topic Exploring Earth Science Around the World. The contest is open to anyone of any age from anywhere around the world. Entries must be submitted electronically. The deadline for submitting photos is <STRONG>Oct. 16, 2009</STRONG>.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="COLOR: blue"><A href="http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/iypephotocontest/index.html" target=_blank><FONT face=Arial size=2>http://www.earthsciweek.org/contests/iypephotocontest/index.html</FONT></A></SPAN><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2> </FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face=Arial size=2>If you have any questions about any of these contests, please e-mail the Earth Science Week staff at </FONT><A href="http://adsfree01.mail.com/scripts/mail/compose.mail?compose=1&.ob=9b96e099bd831b31ee88e663251061da0a2bad43&composeto=info@earthsciweek.org&composecc=&subject=&body="><FONT face=Arial size=2>info@earthsciweek.org</FONT></A><FONT face=Arial size=2>.</FONT></P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=2><FONT face=Arial> <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P> </SPAN></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Posted 8/13/09: <SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-STYLE: italic">Zine-a-thon Contest</SPAN> -- trying to figure out what to do with the remaining lazy days of summer? As you sit poolside contemplating all things science, why not design your Zine (the mini - magazine that packs science in the palm of your hand)! Don't forget that there will be fabulous prizes for winning submissions. The deadline is November 1. <A href="http://teacherweb.com/MD/WoottonHS/POST/redir.aspx?C=93c795e81d924a479ed9a9aadb757833&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.yearofscience2009.org%2fabout%2fzine-contest.html" target=_blank>http://www.yearofscience2009.org/about/zine-contest.html</A><BR> <STRONG><BIG><BR> </BIG></STRONG>++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Posted 8/11/09: <STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Whitney-Black"><FONT face=Calibri>Science Café<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></STRONG></DIV> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><STRONG style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Whitney-Black"><o:p><FONT face=Calibri> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: WhitneyCondensed-Bold"><FONT face=Calibri>Perseids Meteor Shower and Star Party!<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></STRONG></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: WhitneyCondensed-Medium"><FONT face=Calibri>With local astronomers. Bring flashlight, blanket or lawn chair.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: WhitneyCondensed-Semibold"><o:p><FONT face=Calibri> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: WhitneyCondensed-Semibold"><FONT face=Calibri>Join the Rockville Science Center at the Perseids Meteor Shower and Star Party.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: WhitneyCondensed-Semibold"><o:p><FONT face=Calibri> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Whitney-Medium"><FONT face=Calibri>Wednesday, Aug 12<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Whitney-Book"><FONT face=Calibri>8:30 pm – 10:00 pm<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Whitney-Black"><FONT face=Calibri>RedGate Golf Course<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Whitney-Book"><FONT face=Calibri>14500 Avery Rd, Rockville MD<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: WhitneyCondensed-Semibold"><o:p><FONT face=Calibri> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: WhitneyCondensed-Book"><FONT face=Calibri>The Rockville Science Center, in collaboration with the Rockville Consortium for Science and Sigma Xi, is sponsoring a Science Café series for our community to explore the latest ideas in science and technology outside of a traditional academic context.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: WhitneyCondensed-Book"><o:p><FONT face=Calibri> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: WhitneyCondensed-Medium"><FONT face=Calibri>The Rockville Science Center, Inc., a 501 © (3) organization, intends to develop a vibrant facility that offers an educational forum for citizens of all ages to explore the wonders of science that underlie everyday life and that relate to the scientific community of our region.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: WhitneyCondensed-Medium"><o:p><FONT face=Calibri> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: WhitneyCondensed-Medium"><FONT face=Calibri>For more information visit our website </FONT><A href="http://www.rockvillesciencecenter.org/"><FONT face=Calibri>www.RockvilleScienceCenter.org</FONT></A><FONT face=Calibri><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>or call Tim Fahey, 202-276-3263.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: WhitneyCondensed-Medium"><o:p><FONT face=Calibri> </FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: normal; mso-layout-grid-align: none"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; COLOR: black; mso-bidi-font-family: WhitneyCondensed-Medium"><FONT face=Calibri>© 2009 Rockville Science Center. 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