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carlyo | April 19, 2014Guest Blog By Bart Gordon
Our nation has a long and proud history as a global leader in the development of technological breakthroughs and the development of revolutionary products that change and save lives around the world. In recent years, however, fewer young Americans are entering fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and as a result, our global competitiveness is in jeopardy. For the past six years, the majority of patents issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office have been awarded to international owners, and fewer American students are pursuing advanced…
carlyo | July 15, 2013By Mark Modzelewski
Washington, DC, July 15, 2013 – Science Spark has teamed with Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) to support the University’s Mind Trekkers traveling science festival as it heads out across America. The Mind Trekkers tour will culminate at the USA Science & Engineering Festival, supported by presenting host sponsor Lockheed Martin.
The traveling festival offers children of all ages the opportunity to engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) activities. The first stop will be the National Scout Jamboree, July 15-24, 2013 at the…
carlyo | June 17, 2013As announced earlier, the Festival has joined forces with U.S. News & World Report to host the U.S. News STEM Solutions Conference at the Festival Expo during the week of April 21, 2014 in Washington, DC -- bringing together the largest K-12 STEM outreach event and leading advocates of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) from the Solutions Conference.
Today marks the start of the 2013 U.S. News STEM Solutions National Conference in Austin, Texas! The 2013 conference, titled "Teach. Inspire. Hire., will feature some of the country's most prominent change agents in…
carlyo | May 30, 2013Popular Science, one of the leading sources of news in technology, science, gadgets, space, green tech and more, is returning as a key Americium Media Partner with the Festival!
In doing so, Popular Science joins a growing list of other top science media leaders who will be serving as Festival sponsors, including Scientific American, American Scientist, Sigma Xi, ENGINEERING.com, Forbes Wolfe, and PBS Kids, among many others.
Popular Science has been a major source of science and technology news since its award-winning magazine was founded back in 1872. Its online version, PopSci.com, was…
carlyo | February 29, 2012The George Washington University School of Engineering and Applied Science has been an amazing and supportive sponsor to the USA Science and Engineering Festival. In addition to sponsoring the Festival, SEAS has been instrumental in spreading the word with a dedicated section of their website focused on the Festival including how to become involved, an alumni challenge and information on their sponsorship events.
As a proud sponsor of the USA Science and Engineering Festival, SEAS will host a number of pre-Festival events the week of April 23rd in addition to the Finale Expo at the Walter E…
carlyo | February 13, 2012Known as "the authority on the future of technology " and the world's oldest technology magazine,Technology Review - published by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - is bringing its prestige and expertise back to the Festival as a Media Partner!
Technology Review, published by MIT since 1899, continues today to provide unparalleled insights into cutting edge technologies that are changing the world and the way science and engineering do business.
In returning as a Media Partner, the magazine joins a growing list of other top science media leaders who are also serving as Festival…
carlyo | February 3, 2012Popular Science, one of the leading sources of news in technology, science, gadgets, space, green tech and more, is returning as a key Media Partner with the Festival!
In doing so, PopSci joins a growing list of other top science media leaders who will be serving as Festival sponsors, including Popular Mechanics, Scientific American, MIT's Technology Review, Chemical & Engineering News, School Tube.com, ENGINEERING.com, EE Times and PBS Kids.
PopSci has been a major source of science and technology news since its award-winning magazine Popular Science was founded back in 1872. Its online…
carlyo | January 27, 2012As many educators know, the elementary and middle school years are critical periods in which students' interest in science can "wither on the vine" if efforts are not made early to engage young learners in such subjects in exciting and creative ways.
This is why global biotech leader Life Technologies -- as it prepares to return as a major Sponsor of the USA Science & Engineering Festival next spring.-- will devote a major portion of its outreach exhibits at the finale Expo to wowing elementary and middle school students through a wide range of interactive science activities.
"We know…
kcollins | December 6, 2011Global security giant Northrop Grumman Corporation is returning as a major Festival Sponsor and - in conjunction with the Northrop Grumman Foundation - is significantly enhancing the Festival's focus on technical innovation and STEM disciplines.
"Northrop Grumman Corporation, in partnership with its Foundation, is committed to inspiring and encouraging the next generation of innovators in STEM disciplines through funding and support of educational and outreach opportunities for students and teachers," says Sandra Evers-Manly, vice president of Corporate Responsibility and president of…
kcollins | December 2, 2011The ResMed Foundation and the Farrell Family Foundation, which served as key Sponsors for the inaugural Festival last year and for the original San Diego Science Festival(SM) (organized by the Science Spark team) in 2009, is continuing its support by signing on as a Sponsor for the 2nd USA Science & Engineering Festival in 2012!
"As the world becomes increasingly complex," says Dr. Peter C. Farrell, Founder of the Farrell Family Foundation and Founder, Chairman and CEO of ResMed Corporation, "an understanding of science and technology is ever more critical - which is the value that a…
St. Cloud State University Promotes USA Science and Engineering Festival at the Minnesota State Fair
kcollins | October 3, 2011For the 2nd year the opening day of Minnesota State Fair was designated as STEM Day. There were over 30 STEM organizations exhibiting at the Carousel Area. The St. Cloud State University (SCSU) exhibit concentrated on "Wind Power" as an alternative source of energy and promoting and spreading the word about the 2nd USA Science and Engineering Festival at three locations at the Fair. The State Fair saw a record number of participants this year. Dr. Carolyn Ruth Williams, Associate Dean for Multicultural Affairs and STEM Initiatives, said, "We wanted to make sure Minnesotans know about SCSU…
kcollins | October 15, 2010This looks like a lot of fun! And it's free! Check it out.
With David Pogue
Clips from the series plus panel discussion and Q&A
Invisibility cloaks. Spider silk that is stronger than steel. Self-healing military vehicles. Clothes that monitor your mood. What will the future bring, and what will it be made of? In NOVA's fascinating new 4-hour series, "Making Stuff", popular New York Times technology reporter David Pogue takes viewers on a tour of the material world we live in, and the one that may lie ahead -- offering a behind-the-scenes look at innovations that are ushering in a new…
kcollins | October 15, 2010WOW IEEE-USA is helping us get the word out about the USA Science and Engineering Festival! They have posted info about the festival on their webpage and they have five spots on WAMU promoting the Festival:
Science Friday Oct. 15 - 2:19, 2:39 and 2:59 p.m.
Tech Tuesday Oct. 19
Science Friday Oct. 22
Thanks IEEE-USA for your support!
kcollins | October 13, 2010Thanks to Festival Partner MAA for helping us get the word out about the Festival.
MAA is an official partner of the inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival, which will occur in the Washington, D.C., area in October 2010. Billed as the country's first national science festival, the event will give more than 500 science, engineering, and mathematics organizations a chance to spark the interest of a new generation of young people in the sciences.
The culmination of the Festival will be a two-day Expo on the National Mall on Oct. 23-24, 2010, which will give visitors the opportunity to…
kcollins | October 11, 2010Thanks to one of our sponsors Engineering.com for helping us get the word out about the Festival. They will be at the Expo on Oct 23-24th even! They will be interviewing Bill Nye the Science guy and following them on engineering.com.
Check out this video some of the other things happening on engineering.com. Things like: smallest Violin, Italian Robots, beer for astronauts, and more
kcollins | October 10, 2010Thanks to Festival Partner University of Maryland for helping us get the word out about the Festival and the Powers of Ten Concert and Streaming it LIVE!
Find out more here on their website.
USA Science & Engineering Festival Opens with Live Powers of Ten Concert
Festival of Science and Technology - Opening Program: The Powers of Ten - A Journey in Song from Quark to Cosmos.WHAT:
Powers of Ten - A Journey in Song from Quark to Cosmos : Opening program of the USA Science & Engineering Festival.
WHEN:
Sunday, October 10, 2010, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Elsie and Marvin…
kcollins | October 9, 2010This is a bit amazing. Check out the original post here.
It's a method of art reminiscent of Jackson Pollack's abstract drip paintings. Just more suited to the less squeamish.
Erin Watson uses blow fly larvae -- maggots -- to get kids excited about painting. Judging by her upcoming educational demonstration project on the National Mall, it's working.
"Maggot art," the brainchild of Southeastern Louisiana University biologist Watson, works like this. With kids watching her, Watson drops diluted water-based poster paint onto paper. She then places the maggots into the paint drops. Next, the…
kcollins | October 7, 2010Thanks COPUS for helping us get the word out about the Science festival! Read the full article here.
Help science by celebrating with the USA Science and Engineering Festival and COPUS
Four easy options to help bring science to center stage this October!!
1. Connect your local activities to the festival -- no matter how big or small
The impact of many organizations working together is much greater than an individual effort... and easier! COPUS encourages organizations and individuals to coordinate activities in their community with the USASEF -- no matter how big or small. IT IS NOT TOO…
kcollins | October 7, 2010Shout out to NSTA and their blog post about the USA Science and Engineering Festival. Thanks for helping us get the word out.
Read the full article here.
I'm looking forward to the USA Science and Engineering Festival Expo in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall on October 23 and 24 from 10am to 5:30pm. Hosted by Lockheed Martin, the Expo is the free grand finale for a nationwide festival that begins on October 10 with activities across the nation. With over 1,500 fun, hands-on interactive activities, and 75 stage shows for all ages, there will be a lot to choose from. One way to navigate…
kcollins | September 24, 2010Thanks EPA for the blog post last week! We need all the help we can get with getting the word out to everyone about the Festival.
Each week we write about the science behind environmental protection. Previous Science Wednesdays.
By Aaron Ferster
Back to school season always seems so refreshing. I find the excitement my kids show as they crack open new books and get reacquainted with long-lost schoolmates infectious. And this year, I'm happy to feel like we here at EPA are part of it.
The science communication team that I work with has been enlisted to help plan the Agency's exhibition at the…