Event: Women and Space. Washington, DC. March 13
Women in Aviation & Space, held at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, outside Washington, DC, Saturday, March 13, highlights the many achievements of women in science, technology, and aerospace. Visitors will learn about the accomplishments of Amelia Earhart , the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs), astronaut Sally Ride, and women who are currently contributing to aviation, science, technology, and space exploration. Also, participate in book signings, story time, and fun and educational hands-on activities throughout the Museum. Admission: Free, Parking $15
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Everyone is invited to join the forty 2010 Intel Science Talent Search finalists, who will display and present their research at the National Academy of Sciences, Sunday, March 14, 2010, 1 – 4 pm, at the Great Hall of the National Academy of Sciences, in Washington, D.C. The display is intended to be a motivating experience for students, their teachers, parents, and the public.
In honor of Earth Day, girls in grades 6-8 will participate in hands-on activities led by Kansas State graduate and undergraduate students on April 10, 2010. Activities will explore new and innovative ways scientists & engineers are working to save our planet. Cost: $15 registration fee plus $5 lunch fee for adults. Application deadline: April 2, 2010 or until full.
Boise State University is hosting two summer engineering camps, for students grades 8 and 9, June 6-8, and for girls grades 9 – 10, June 11-12. Students who will use hands-on activities and projects involving self discovery, cooperative learning, critical thinking, and problem solving. Application deadline: May 1.
The 2010 District of Columbia Science and Engineering Fair, Sat., March 27, for students grades 6-12, showcases winning projects from school-sponsored science fairs, displaying students’ work to professional scientists and engineers and the general public Registration Deadline: March 17, 2010.
