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Press Release 08-035
Attend Capital Science 2008, a Premier Showcase of Scientific Talent, at NSF
Scientists will present the state of their arts to varied audiences, including scientists, students and the public, on March 29 and 30
March 4, 2008
Do you want to learn about timely, dynamic scientific issues straight from leading experts? If so, attend Capital Science (CapSci) 2008 on Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30, 2008, at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Arlington, Va., near the Ballston Metro stop. This event--which is sponsored by the Washington Academy of Sciences--should appeal to scientists, researchers, professors, students, policy-makers, government professionals, reporters, communications professionals and science-oriented members of the public. In a series of presentations, seminars, tutorials and talks, scientists and researchers from some 30 scientific societies will present the state of their arts on many current topics, including: - The International Space Station
- Weather forecasting (a panel discussion with local TV weathermen Bob Ryan, Topper Shutt, and Joe Witte)
- Terrorism
- Scientists and engineers in the courtroom
- Post-tsunami disaster relief
- Conveying complex scientific issues to the public
- Birds of prey in Virginia
- The natural history of forests in the Washington, D.C., area
- America's post-industrial economy
- Tissue ownership
- Nanotechnology for medical diagnostics
CapSci will also feature a presentation by Arden Bement, NSF's director, on the importance of science to U.S. competitiveness, as well as a presentation on international polar research from NSF's polar experts. Attention students: you may attend CapSci 2008 and event dinners at reduced prices while space is still available. For CapSci's complete program and information on registration, transportation, parking and special rates for students, see http://www.washacadsci.org/capsci08/Index.htm.
-NSF-
Media Contacts
Lily Whiteman, National Science Foundation 703-292-8310 lily.whiteman@nsf.gov
Peg Kay, Washington Academy of Sciences 703-536-0990 pk@vertechinc.com
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supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and
engineering, with an annual budget of $6.06 billion. NSF funds reach all 50
states through grants to over 1,900 universities and institutions. Each year,
NSF receives about 45,000 competitive requests for funding, and makes over
11,500 new funding awards. NSF also awards over $400 million in
professional and service contracts yearly.
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