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Power Players: Why We Need More Scientists as Public Policy Makers
Posted by carlyo of USA Science & Engineering Festival on May 6, 2013 By USA Science & Engineering Festival Founder Larry Bock The answers to some of the biggest challenges facing us this century lie waiting to be discovered in the laboratories and institutions of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. But we must remember, scientists do not operate in a vacuum in such endeavors. Increasingly, policy makers — often working…
The Countdown Begins! 365 Days Until the USA Science & Engineering Festival!
Posted by carlyo of USA Science & Engineering Festival on April 26, 2013 Save the date: the USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo is just one year away! We are so excited to bring you the largest celebration of science & engineering for the 3rd time! Leading up to the Expo we will have affiliate events, the return of the Nifty Fifty (x3), contests, and school programs! The Festival week will…
Role Models in Science and Engineering: Bonnie Dunbar
Posted by carlyo of USA Science & Engineering Festival on April 18, 2013 
Celebrating another role model in science & engineering achievement! Bonnie Dunbar played a key role in building the Space Shuttle craft and developing its thermal protection system. A veteran of five Space Shuttle flights, she today serves as a role model to thousands in STEM education and careers To read the full biography of Bonnie Dunbar…
Role Models in Science and Engineering: Ali Javan
Posted by carlyo of USA Science & Engineering Festival on April 4, 2013 
Celebrating Role Models in Science & Engineering Achievement! Ali Javan’s important work is a major component of what you are doing right now- using the internet. To read his full biography and the profiles of all our STEM Role Models click here.
Role Models in Science and Engineering: Nifty Fifty Speaker Dr. Diandra Leslie-Pelecky
Posted by carlyo of USA Science & Engineering Festival on March 28, 2013 
Celebrating Women’s History Month with another STEM Role Model! In today’s blog we feature Nanomaterials Physicist Dr. Diandra Leslie-Pelecky. We are excited to announce that Dr. Leslie-Pelecky will be serving as a Nifty Fifty Speaker for the Festival! She has appeared on television for ESPN, H2 and VOOM channels, and in print for publications such as…
Role Models in Science and Engineering: Clea Koff
Posted by carlyo of USA Science & Engineering Festival on March 27, 2013 
Celebrating Women’s History Month with another STEM Role Model! Often rated among the top 10 forensic science experts today. Became internationally known for her work with the United Nations in conducting forensic investigations of mass grave genocide killings in Rwanda and the Balkans — and through such scientific evidence, helped bring perpetrators of such killings…
Role Models in Science & Engineering: X-STEM & Nifty Fifty Speaker Dr. Kathryn Thornton
Posted by carlyo of USA Science & Engineering Festival on March 21, 2013 The USA Science & Engineering Festival is thrilled to introduce our elite group of X-STEM and Nifty Fifty Speakers for the 3rd Festival! In today’s blog we feature Physicist and former NASA Astronaut Dr. Kathryn Thornton! We are excited to announce that Dr. Kathryn Thornton will serve as both an X-STEM and Nifty Fifty Speaker…
Host a Science Festival, and Take Science Discovery to the Streets of America
Posted by carlyo of USA Science & Engineering Festival on March 12, 2013 By USA Science & Engineering Festival Founder Larry Bock “Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” – Carl Sagan The excitement, the rigors and the risk of scientific discovery: Sagan loved and shared these emotions more effectively and openly with us than perhaps any other contemporary scientist. And in the process he helped catapult…
Thank You from the USA Science and Engineering Festival!
Posted by carlyo of USA Science & Engineering Festival on May 1, 2012 The 2012 USA Science and Engineering Festival was a huge success this past weekend! More than 150,000 attendees battled the rain, traffic and crowds to celebrate science at the Convention Center! The Festival would not have been possible without the hard work of our amazing volunteers! Over 750 volunteers dedicated their valuable time and showed…
Tomorrow: Join us for the Woodstock of Science!
Posted by carlyo of USA Science & Engineering Festival on April 27, 2012 The excitement is filling the air at Sneak Peek Friday today as we are gearing up for an amazing weekend! The Festival takes place Saturday from 10-6 and Sunday from 10-4 at the Walter E Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Please visit our “Plan Your Day” section on our website for important information regarding…
