Need Your Help Please; Yoga Towel Winner
Monday September 20, 2010
AND THE WINNER OF THE YOGA TOWEL IS: Patrick at Responsibility 199. Congrats Patrick! Please send me your mailing address at jody@truth2beingfit.com
On to the assistance I need from you regarding this: The USA Science & Engineering Festival - what I hope will be the country's largest celebration of science and engineering -- a FUN, entertaining, educational and FREE event geared toward reinvigorating the interest of Americans in the Sciences.
This is NOT a political statement... this is an EDUCATION statement!
My niece (my hubby's brother's daughter) sent me a email asking me to forward it to as many people as I can. She graduated with a Marine Biology BS from UC Santa Cruz and is currently applying to graduate programs all over the country. She did some AMAZING research studies while she was in college! I have trouble even understanding some of the stuff she says when we chat!
Well, after reading the email, I thought this is an important subject so why not post about it even though it is not a "fitness/health" thing. With the state of our economy & jobs being sent overeseas vs. staying right here & stimulating our own economy, I felt that this email was important enough to post right here.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN IF YOU FEEL IT IS SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO YOU. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Friends,
I need your HELP and it will take just three simple steps: Forward, Insert addresses and Send.
For the past year I have been organizing the USA Science & Engineering Festival - what I hope will be the country's largest celebration of science and engineering -- a FUN, entertaining, educational and FREE event geared toward reinvigorating the interest of Americans in the Sciences. I have put as much energy and imagination and effort into this as any of the companies I started. And now I need your help getting the word out.
Why is this important?
In a nutshell:
-- according to Nobel Laureate Richard Smalley, by the end of 2010 (just months from now) 90% of the world's scientists and engineers with advanced degrees will live in Asia.
-- 80% of people being trained in the advanced physical sciences in the United States are from abroad.
-- because the opportunities are now greater abroad, we are no longer retaining them in the USA.
-- If we do not turn this trend around, we will have outsourced innovation.
And once we have outsourced innovation, our country's ability to compete will be over. My concern over this is so great that I have devoted the past year and a half (7 days a week 10 hours a day) to organizing this Science Festival.
So why have a Science Festival? Society gets what it celebrates! As a culture, we celebrate movie stars, rock stars and athletes and we generate a lot of them, but we don't celebrate science and engineering.
The Festival is analogous to an art, music or literary Festival but it is focused on Science and Engineering and accomplishes its mission via hands-on demonstrations, fun demos, and presentations including art, music, comedy, film and theatre.
The Festival kicks off in just three weeks, offering over 150 FREE events for the public - all geared toward sparking an interest in Science. I have pulled together over 750 companies, universities, research labs, federal agencies, professional societies, community groups and science outreach organizations.
You can find out all the details at: http://www.usasciencefestival.org
Click on the calendar to see dates, times and descriptions of all the fascinating events and opportunities.
The grand finale will be a two day EXPO on the National Mall in Washington D.C. (and surrounding venues) on October 23-24, 2010--- over 1,500 fun, hands-on interactive activities and 75 stage shows for all ages. There will be stuff for the mildly curious to the science professional. You can learn about fun topics like the science of the magic of Harry Potter, the mathematics of jump roping, the physics of superheroes, the chemistry of Thanksgiving Dinner, the engineering of baseball bats and balls, the science behind special effects in movies, trends in Global Warming, renewable energy sources of the future .... (This is a completely non-profit, non-commercial, fun and educational initiative.)
You can operate state-of-the-art robots, laugh with science comedians, be mesmerized by science magicians and mathemagicians, converse with astronauts, Nobel Laureates, science celebrities like Bill Nye the Science Guy and even scientists of the past, fly a fighter jet simulator, enter a virtual reality environment, be a CSI agent, make a virus out of marshmallows and toothpicks, try your hand at using a surgical robot, discover methods of measuring global warming, learn how to transform your car so it can run off a cuisinart etc.
And --- while having fun --- you can leave with information about science scholarships, internships, mentorship programs, jobs and much more.
But that’s not all - there will be 50 satellite events occurring throughout the United States. Look here to view a map of Satellite Events: www.usasciencefestival.org/satellite-event-directory
So, why should you forward this message?
You could be the one who passes it on to the student (or their parent or teacher) who is inspired and excited enough by the science they see to eventually cure AIDS or cancer, solve Global Warming, invent the next source of renewable energy, discover how to extend life or combat world hunger.
We have received bipartisan support for our program from over 100 Senators and Representatives.
Please consider sending this to your employees, colleagues, friends, teachers etc.
You can make a major difference with three easy clicks. Please help me get the word out to everyone you know who might take part -- Hit FORWARD, then insert lots of email addresses, and hit SEND.
Many, many thanks and best regards,
Larry Bock
Executive Director
USA Science & Engineering Festival
biobock@mac.com
760-8463473
Follow the "Woodstock of Science":
Twitter: http://bit.ly/feKGH
Facebook: http://bit.ly/12EiHm
LinkedIn: : http://bit.ly/3I6Y6
Ever wanted to talk with a Nobel Laureate? Did you know red wine goes well with steak, but also has anti-aging properties? Want to uncover the mysteries of baseball's knuckleball? These and other intriguing questions are answered at the Inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival, the biggest celebration of science the World has ever seen!
Inspired by international science festivals that draw crowds in the hundreds of thousands, the goal is to increase our nation's awareness of science and inspire our nation's youth to consider science-related careers, while uniting our country and showcasing the amazing science and innovation taking place throughout the United States. The Festival descends on Washington, D.C. with events throughout the city for everyone, from the smallest child to the most established scientist; promising to be the ultimate multi-cultural, multi-generational, multi-disciplinary celebration of science in the United States.
Curious? Want to participate? Host an event, compete in a contest, volunteer, earn community service hours or help sponsor the event?
Contact: Larry Bock biobock@mac.com
Check out a video of the San Diego Science Festival (SM) at http://www.scivee.tv/node/12528
Note: Something you should know about me. I have poor vision, so if I don't recognize you, thats probably why!!
(SM) -- San Diego Science Festival is a registered California Service
Mark of Science Spark
Feel free to comment, add your thoughts.... Thx again for passing on!
AND THE WINNER OF THE YOGA TOWEL IS: Patrick at Responsibility 199. Congrats Patrick! Please send me your mailing address at jody@truth2beingfit.com
On to the assistance I need from you regarding this: The USA Science & Engineering Festival - what I hope will be the country's largest celebration of science and engineering -- a FUN, entertaining, educational and FREE event geared toward reinvigorating the interest of Americans in the Sciences.
This is NOT a political statement... this is an EDUCATION statement!
My niece (my hubby's brother's daughter) sent me a email asking me to forward it to as many people as I can. She graduated with a Marine Biology BS from UC Santa Cruz and is currently applying to graduate programs all over the country. She did some AMAZING research studies while she was in college! I have trouble even understanding some of the stuff she says when we chat!
Well, after reading the email, I thought this is an important subject so why not post about it even though it is not a "fitness/health" thing. With the state of our economy & jobs being sent overeseas vs. staying right here & stimulating our own economy, I felt that this email was important enough to post right here.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN IF YOU FEEL IT IS SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO YOU. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Friends,
I need your HELP and it will take just three simple steps: Forward, Insert addresses and Send.
For the past year I have been organizing the USA Science & Engineering Festival - what I hope will be the country's largest celebration of science and engineering -- a FUN, entertaining, educational and FREE event geared toward reinvigorating the interest of Americans in the Sciences. I have put as much energy and imagination and effort into this as any of the companies I started. And now I need your help getting the word out.
Why is this important?
In a nutshell:
-- according to Nobel Laureate Richard Smalley, by the end of 2010 (just months from now) 90% of the world's scientists and engineers with advanced degrees will live in Asia.
-- 80% of people being trained in the advanced physical sciences in the United States are from abroad.
-- because the opportunities are now greater abroad, we are no longer retaining them in the USA.
-- If we do not turn this trend around, we will have outsourced innovation.
And once we have outsourced innovation, our country's ability to compete will be over. My concern over this is so great that I have devoted the past year and a half (7 days a week 10 hours a day) to organizing this Science Festival.
So why have a Science Festival? Society gets what it celebrates! As a culture, we celebrate movie stars, rock stars and athletes and we generate a lot of them, but we don't celebrate science and engineering.
The Festival is analogous to an art, music or literary Festival but it is focused on Science and Engineering and accomplishes its mission via hands-on demonstrations, fun demos, and presentations including art, music, comedy, film and theatre.
The Festival kicks off in just three weeks, offering over 150 FREE events for the public - all geared toward sparking an interest in Science. I have pulled together over 750 companies, universities, research labs, federal agencies, professional societies, community groups and science outreach organizations.
You can find out all the details at: http://www.usasciencefestival.org
Click on the calendar to see dates, times and descriptions of all the fascinating events and opportunities.
The grand finale will be a two day EXPO on the National Mall in Washington D.C. (and surrounding venues) on October 23-24, 2010--- over 1,500 fun, hands-on interactive activities and 75 stage shows for all ages. There will be stuff for the mildly curious to the science professional. You can learn about fun topics like the science of the magic of Harry Potter, the mathematics of jump roping, the physics of superheroes, the chemistry of Thanksgiving Dinner, the engineering of baseball bats and balls, the science behind special effects in movies, trends in Global Warming, renewable energy sources of the future .... (This is a completely non-profit, non-commercial, fun and educational initiative.)
You can operate state-of-the-art robots, laugh with science comedians, be mesmerized by science magicians and mathemagicians, converse with astronauts, Nobel Laureates, science celebrities like Bill Nye the Science Guy and even scientists of the past, fly a fighter jet simulator, enter a virtual reality environment, be a CSI agent, make a virus out of marshmallows and toothpicks, try your hand at using a surgical robot, discover methods of measuring global warming, learn how to transform your car so it can run off a cuisinart etc.
And --- while having fun --- you can leave with information about science scholarships, internships, mentorship programs, jobs and much more.
But that’s not all - there will be 50 satellite events occurring throughout the United States. Look here to view a map of Satellite Events: www.usasciencefestival.org/satellite-event-directory
So, why should you forward this message?
You could be the one who passes it on to the student (or their parent or teacher) who is inspired and excited enough by the science they see to eventually cure AIDS or cancer, solve Global Warming, invent the next source of renewable energy, discover how to extend life or combat world hunger.
We have received bipartisan support for our program from over 100 Senators and Representatives.
Please consider sending this to your employees, colleagues, friends, teachers etc.
You can make a major difference with three easy clicks. Please help me get the word out to everyone you know who might take part -- Hit FORWARD, then insert lots of email addresses, and hit SEND.
Many, many thanks and best regards,
Larry Bock
Executive Director
USA Science & Engineering Festival
biobock@mac.com
760-8463473
Follow the "Woodstock of Science":
Twitter: http://bit.ly/feKGH
Facebook: http://bit.ly/12EiHm
LinkedIn: : http://bit.ly/3I6Y6
Ever wanted to talk with a Nobel Laureate? Did you know red wine goes well with steak, but also has anti-aging properties? Want to uncover the mysteries of baseball's knuckleball? These and other intriguing questions are answered at the Inaugural USA Science & Engineering Festival, the biggest celebration of science the World has ever seen!
Inspired by international science festivals that draw crowds in the hundreds of thousands, the goal is to increase our nation's awareness of science and inspire our nation's youth to consider science-related careers, while uniting our country and showcasing the amazing science and innovation taking place throughout the United States. The Festival descends on Washington, D.C. with events throughout the city for everyone, from the smallest child to the most established scientist; promising to be the ultimate multi-cultural, multi-generational, multi-disciplinary celebration of science in the United States.
Curious? Want to participate? Host an event, compete in a contest, volunteer, earn community service hours or help sponsor the event?
Contact: Larry Bock biobock@mac.com
Check out a video of the San Diego Science Festival (SM) at http://www.scivee.tv/node/12528
Note: Something you should know about me. I have poor vision, so if I don't recognize you, thats probably why!!
(SM) -- San Diego Science Festival is a registered California Service
Mark of Science Spark
Feel free to comment, add your thoughts.... Thx again for passing on!
Posted by truth2beingfit at 9/19/2010 9:00 PM 
Categories: Challenges, Inspiration, Family
Tags: Education USA Science and Engineering Festival
Categories: Challenges, Inspiration, Family
Tags: Education USA Science and Engineering Festival
Grats Patrick!!
Reading this post reminded me of a similar thing I heard lately. It is amazing how different the world is than it was just a few short years ago.
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Well shoot. I'll be in Washington next month, but not on those dates. My dad will be with me and he loves science-y stuff. (I could have people watched.
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Wow, would you look at that... I don't win many contests where a prize is involved. I won some ginzu knives once. They didn't cut the can in half so well. But I'm not worried of getting good use out of this towel. Thanks - address on the way.
I know some folks that would enjoy receiving this science fest info & will gladly send it on.
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I support anything that brings attention to education. Events like this that make science fun is a wonderful way to get children interested in science too.
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Interesting. I think that's a great way to bring attention to education and SCIENCE. It never gets any attention!
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Thanks for the mention! This is a great example of how to get the word out no matter a person's audience. We appreciate it. Keep an eye out for a shout out on our blog on Saturday.
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Thx for the comment & I agree.. important messages, we can get them out no matter what the forum! THX!
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