kcollins | September 6, 2010
On Wednesday, October 6, 2010, the third annual 4-H National Youth Science Day will bring together hundreds of thousands of youth around the nation to complete a single science experiment. This year, the National Science Experiment, 4-H2O, focuses on water quality and climate change - two critical issues facing our global community today.
4-H2O Experiment Kit: Order by Sept. 20 to Receive in Time for NYSD!Visit the 4-H Mall to purchase your 4-H2O experiment kits today! To receive your kits in time for 4-H National Youth Science Day on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, make sure to place your order…
kcollins | September 3, 2010We need everyone's help to get the word out about the USA Science and Engineering Festival and we appreciate all the blogs and posts that happen out there. We cannot get the word out without the help of everyone out there! Here eGFI, one of our partner organizations, is getting the word out about the Festival. Thanks!!
Kicking off with a songfest and building up to a huge expo on the National Mall, a two-week series of events in October will answer the question "How do you make science and engineering fun?" -- in hundreds of ways.
All activities at the first USA Science and Engineering…
kcollins | September 3, 2010
As the nation's largest youth development organization - with a network of more than 6 million young people - 4-H prepares youth to move our world forward. Through out-of-school programming, in-school enrichment programs and camps, 4-H cultivates the next generation of leaders, strengthening our nation's ability to tackle leading challenges such as global competitiveness, world hunger, civic involvement, and becoming a healthier society.
One Million New Scientists, One Million New Ideas
4-H is working to address our nation's critical scientific workforce challenges by preparing one million…
kcollins | September 2, 2010Thanks St. Cloud State University for getting the word out about the USA Science and Engineering Festival at the Minnesota State Fair. Read more about it below!
The first day of the Minnesota State Fair was designated as STEM Day.
There were performances, demonstrations, displays by 20 STEM groups including St. Cloud State University at the opening day of the Fair. St. Cloud State representatives Dr. Carolyn Ruth Williams, Associate Dean for Multicultural Affairs and STEM Initiatives, Dr. Balsy Kasi, Professor Environmental /Technological Studies, Dr. Nancy Sundheim, Professor of…
kcollins | September 2, 2010It is less than six weeks until the start of the USA Science and Engineering Festival. The excitement is starting to build. Check this out! Host Sponsor Lockheed Martin's CTO Ray O Johnson is interviewed by EarthSky (another Festival Sponsor) about why we need to re-invorate interest in science in our schools here in the US or we will fall behind in new developments and technologies. He talks about the role of the USA Science and Engineering Festival in his interview.
The mission statement for the USA Science and Engineering Festival is: is to re-invigorate the interest of our nation's youth…
kcollins | September 1, 2010
Which is the coolest science video? You tell us! Cast your vote now for the Kavli Video Contest People's Choice Award!
Just check out all the great science videos online, and then you rate them! And be sure to give your favorite a 5 stars rating.
Voting for the People's Choice Award is fast and easy !!!
First, you need to register and log into the SciVee sitehttp://www.scivee.tv
Then view all of the Kavli science videos here
Click the star rating you prefer under each video that you review. A "Thank You for Voting" notice will appear and your vote will be recorded toward the total for the…
kcollins | August 31, 2010
K-12 Students: Tell us why Science is Cool! Enter now for the USA Science & Engineering Festival Kavli Science Video Contest!
Submit a video explaining why science is cool and have the possibility of having your video screened on the National Mall, winning prize money and possibly even a trip to the Expo in Washington D.C.!
Deadline for submissions is Tomorrow!! August 31st, 2010.
To learn more click here.
Check out some entries! Start voting for them tomorrow! Check back for details.
kcollins | August 30, 2010
K-12 Students: Tell us why Science is Cool! Enter now for the USA Science & Engineering Festival Kavli Science Video Contest!
Submit a video explaining why science is cool and have the possibility of having your video screened on the National Mall, winning prize money and possibly even a trip to the Expo in Washington D.C.!
Deadline for submissions is Tomorrow!! August 31st, 2010.
To learn more click here.
Check out a few entries! And check back on Wednesday to find out how to vote for them!!
kcollins | August 27, 2010
What goes on behind the scenes as researchers test and certify balls and bats for use in Major League Baseball? How will nanoparticles, network sensors and adaptive technologies revolutionize many aspects of our lives in products of tomorrow?
The answers will surprise and intrigue you! Find out when you visit the hands-on exhibits of the University of Massachusetts Lowell which explore a wide range of emerging technologies at the USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo on the National Mall this October!
"UMass Lowell is committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists and…
kcollins | August 25, 2010
Here is the USA Science and Engineering Festival's newest Wordle based on responses to the question: "If you could make one new scientific discovery or invention, what would it be?"
Keep your eyes open for our next question and keep the responses coming!
To find out more about Wordles and to create your own clouds go to www.wordle.net
kcollins | August 23, 2010
K-12 Students: Tell us why Science is Cool! Enter now for the USA Science & Engineering Festival Kavli Science Video Contest!
Submit a video explaining why science is cool and have the possibility of having your video screened on the National Mall, winning prize money and possibly even a trip to the Expo in Washington D.C.!
Deadline for submissions is Next Week!! August 31st, 2010.
To learn more click here.
kcollins | August 20, 2010Check out this great video of Ray O Johnson the CTO of our host sponsor, Lockheed Martin, being interviewed by Forbes Editor of the monthly Forbes/Wolfe Emerging Tech Report and Nifty Fifty speaker Josh Wolfe. They discuss material science, the need for more science and innovation in the US and even mentions the USA Science and Engineering Festival! Thanks for the mention!!
kcollins | August 18, 2010
As the nation's largest youth development organization - with a network of more than 6 million young people - 4-H prepares youth to move our world forward. Through out-of-school programming, in-school enrichment programs and camps, 4-H cultivates the next generation of leaders, strengthening our nation's ability to tackle leading challenges such as global competitiveness, world hunger, civic involvement, and becoming a healthier society.
One Million New Scientists, One Million New Ideas
4-H is working to address our nation's critical scientific workforce challenges by preparing one million…
kcollins | August 16, 2010~~By Aimee Stern
Connecting with the general public and hopefully future scientists and engineers is one the major goals of the USA Science & Engineering Festival. We want to light a spark, to convince students that these fields are not only those of the future but just plain fun.
Forty stage shows on three enormous stages will feature science comedians, dancers, musicians, magicians and even rappers. What does a science rapper sound like? Come and listen.
Science and engineering are still really complicated fields and what graduate students and scientists do to reach the top of their…
kcollins | August 13, 2010USA Science & Engineering Festival partner, Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is preparing for an action-packed week this fall with one focus: igniting STEM Education in America through imagination and innovation. In the days leading up to the USA Science and Engineering Festival on the National Mall, PLTW is bringing together some of the best and brightest minds in the STEM community for its 2010 PLTW Innovation Summit.
Attending PLTW's summit will be STEM-related industry representatives, public and private educational agencies, philanthropic organizations and a wide cross-section of the…
kcollins | August 12, 2010
On Wednesday, October 6, 2010, the third annual 4-H National Youth Science Day, will bring together hundreds of thousands of youth around the nation to complete a single science experiment. This year, the National Science Experiment, 4-H2O, focuses on water quality and climate change - two critical issues facing our global community today.
In anticipation of 4-H National Youth Science Day, you can now pre-order a 4-H2O experiment kit with all the necessary materials to complete the first two tiers of the experiment! Kit includes enough materials for 15 youth and one facilitator to…
kcollins | August 11, 2010 Star light Star bright first star I see tonight... One thing I love about camping and getting away from the city is looking up into the night sky and seeing the vast array of stars that populate the sky. I am always amazed by how bright and how MANY stars twinkle up there, but one of the more exciting things I love to look for are 'shooting stars.' And it looks like we are in for quite a show of shooting stars! One of USA Science and Engineering Festival partners, EarthSky, reminded us that the famous c that will be taking place this week. So take some time to look up at the night sky and…
kcollins | August 9, 2010 We are getting some great videos on why kids think "Science is Cool". Still a little bit of time left to make your video. Check this entry out.
Have you created your video yet about why you think Science is Cool? Kavli Foundation is sponsoring a very cool contest there is just over 3 weeks left until the Aug 31st deadline to get your video made. Find out more about the contest and how to submit your entry here. What are you waiting for?
kcollins | August 9, 2010It's time for round two!
Tell us: If you could make one new scientific discovery or invention, what would it be?
We will turn your answers into a beautiful Word Cloud! Submit your answers and see the results in the next newsletter!
An image of our first Wordle which asked: Who is your favorite scientist of all time?
Help us spread the word:
Forward this question and link to your friends or post it on Facebook.
Collect your students' answers and enter them into the form.
Have ideas for questions we should ask the nation? Submit them here.
To find out more about Wordles and to create your…
kcollins | August 6, 2010
Sid the Science Kid has been seen sporting his new Festival t-shirt around town. Do you have your t-shirt yet?
3 GREAT Reason to buy a Festival T-shirt:
1. Show your enthusiasm for science and engineering!
2. Help spread the word about the Festival!
3. And MOST importantly buying a t-shirt helps bring a less fortunate student to the Expo.
So what are you waiting for? Click here to buy your shirt.