First Ever Kids X-STEM Extreme Symposium
On April 24, 2014, some of the greatest visionaries of our time will get together to share their passion for science and engineering with 3000 students from the greater Washington D.C. area. X-STEM – presented by Northrop Grumman Foundation and MedImmune – is the world’s first Extreme STEM symposium for elementary through high school students. Students can choose from over 60 different speakers. Here are just some highlights:
Ms. Anousheh Ansari, Space Tourist, Prodea Systems
On September 18, 2006, she captured headlines around the world as the first female private space explorer, and also earned a place in history as the fourth private explorer to visit space and the first astronaut of Iranian descent. Discover how this serial entrepreneur is now helping to drive commercialization of the space industry, and as chairman of Prodea Systems (a company she co-founded) she is focusing on bringing the power of the internet to consumers worldwide, simplifying their digital living experience.
Dr. Sylvia Earle, Oceanographer, National Geographic Society
This legendary oceanographer has been dubbed “Her Deepness” by the New York Times, and a “Hero for the Planet” by Time magazine – and for good reason. Discover how her tireless, groundbreaking, and often courageous work deep below the sea is raising consciousness worldwide to save the planet’s most precious resource – the ocean!
Dr. David Gallo, Titanic Explorer, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Find out what life is like deep below the ocean as this renowned oceanographer (who co-led the Titanic exploration) reveals the wonders of his fascinating undersea journeys.
Dr. John Holdren, Science Czar, U.S. Office of Science & Technology Policy
What is it like to serve as the “Science Czar” to the President of the United States? Gain perspective from this noted aeronautics and plasma physics researcher who works as the senior advisor to President Obama on science and technology!
Mr. Jason Osborne, Citizen Scientist and Paleontologist, Paleo Quest
Hang on as this co-founder of the exciting natural science exploration organization known as Paleo Quest takes you deep underwater in search of new species of sharks, whales and other marine mammals from our ancient past!
Dr. J. Craig Venter, Genomics Pioneer, Biologist, Entrepreneur, The J. Craig Venter Institute
The scientist who led the first sequencing of the human genome not only has plenty to say about the future of DNA research discovery, but also about how to really excite today’s students about science (since he was once a bored science student himself)! Don’t miss his insight!
For a complete list of speakers visit http://www.usasciencefestival.
Limited space available! Sign up now at http://www.usasciencefestival.
General Admission: $25; Student and Educator Rate: $15; Contact Nancy van Dillen at nancy@usasciencefestival.org for group discounts.
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