The Rock Stars of Science

February 8th, 2010 Jehad No comments

Last night the Museum of Science and Industry was full of  rock stars shining in the science’s spotlight. I along with an eager audience witnessed captivating lectures and presentations. This event was co-sponsored by the Project Exploration. The scientists shared their personal experiences and exciting research results that satisfied the …

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Commencement: Innovate to Educate; Update 4 from Washington, DC

President Barack Obama poses with Presidential Awardees for Excellence in Mentoring in the White House Jan. 6, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Samantha Appleton)

President Obama Recognizes Project Exploration’s Junior Paleontologists in Remarks to the Nation – Update 3 from Washington, DC

January 7th, 2010 Gabe 2 comments
President Barack Obama speaking to the Nation January 6, 2010.

President Barack Obama speaking to the Nation January 6, 2010.

January 6th, 2010

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Today President Barack Obama commended Project Exploration’s Junior Paleontologists program in his remarks …

Cracking the Case with Project Exploration

January 7th, 2010 Mikki No comments
Project Exploration at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Project Exploration at the Museum of Science and Industry.

Project Exploration closed out 2009 with a bang at the annual Winter Science Exploration event. This year the event …

“It’s not a pipeline, it’s a watershed.” Update 2 from the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, Engineering Mentoring Symposium

January 6th, 2010 Gabe No comments
Gabe with the Project Exploration Poster

Gabe with the Project Exploration Poster

January 5, 2010

Today launched bright and early with group work. The question on the table: what’s up with mentoring?

Laura and Phil

“Did you ask a good question today?” Update 1 from the Presidential Award Symposium and Ceremony

January 5th, 2010 Gabe No comments
Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring

Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering

The question titling this blog post was asked during dinner tonight – it’s a great way to kick off …

Review of WHEN CROCS ATE DINOSAURS!!

December 31st, 2009 Jehad 2 comments

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Earlier this month (December 6) I was lucky enough to attend a special screening for National Geographic’s latest documentary WHEN CROCS ATE DINOSAURS. When I received the invitation to this event I did not hesitate to reply. …

Getting Ready to Launch into 2010… JOIN US!

December 31st, 2009 Gabe No comments
Remeber this snapshot? Senior Celebration 2009!

Remeber this snapshot? Senior Celebration 2009!

The waning days of 2009 are upon us and Project Exploration is looking forward to a terrific 2010. Thank you for being …

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Huffington Post Publishes OP-ED, “Can You Tell Me How to Get to Science Street?

December 23rd, 2009 Gabe No comments

Hot on the screen! Earlier this morning “Huffpo” (as I’ve learned it’s called by people way more in the “know-po” than me) published an Opinion Editorial piece I submitted.

Check out “Can You Tell Me How to Get to Science Street?” on the Huffington Post website. It’s a piece …

Chicago LISC highlights Sisters4Science – and the value of after-school for student engagement.

December 20th, 2009 Gabe No comments

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In the new issue of LISC’s newsletter, there’s a feature article about the value of afterschool to student engagement at Perspectives Calumet Middle School. The featured program? Sisters4Science. Way to go girls!!!

LISC/Chicago organizes capital and other resources to …