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Gathering Genius – May 10-16 – Reno

 

News from Gathering Genius

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2009

The world’s best young scientists are coming to Reno! 

A word from the Fair Director
Hello!
Thank you so much for taking the time to subscribe to this e-newsletter, and for using it to stay updated on everything related to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair!
This is an important time for our organization and for the planning of this wonderful event. With your help, we have accomplished so much already. But, with just 90 days to go, there’s still so much to do!
Please consider joining our efforts to make 2009 the best year yet for Intel ISEF. We need you to get involved, and to get your friends, family and even colleagues, clients and employers involved! Visit our web site, www.isefnevada.com, to find out about donating, judging or volunteering for these incredible young scientists. This is a truly international event-the world will be watching!
Thank you so much, and happy February!
Donald L. Bailey, Sr.
Don's Sig
Director, Intel ISEF 2009

 

ISEF public service announcements now on television and the web!

Keep an eye out on the local television stations for our two brand new public service announcements! Special thanks to Truckee Meadows Community College and the Estipona Group for lending their talent and services, and to the kids at The Davidson Academy for their starring roles!

Haven’t seen the PSA’s yet? Find them on our web site, or on Youtube!

 

NEW WAY TO DONATE! All you have to do is go grocery shopping!

Don’t have time to volunteer, or don’t have a lot of money to donate? Well, now you can help Gathering Genius just by going to local Scolari’s for your food shopping!
Through the Scolari’s Friendship Fund, you can dedicate your frequent shopper number to Gathering Genius and ISEF. Each time you shop, Scolari’s will donate 1 percent of your bill to Gathering Genius! The funds will go to planning and executing this fantastic event!
Click here to dedicate your frequent shopper number to ISEF—just insert 2759 as the Organization Code. You can drop the form off at the store, or get in touch with us and we’ll do it for you!
If you don’t yet have a frequent shopper number, just visit your local Scolari’s to get the application. And don’t forget, insert 2759 as the Organization Code when you apply for the Friendship Fund.

 

Help us spread the word!

We want to make sure that you and your organization continue to receive ISEF news. We hope you will include this information in your future print and electronic newsletters. Also, please forward this email to anyone else who may be interested.
Shorter and longer versions of the Intel ISEF 2009 story are available on our web site in news release format. Please contact us if you’d like to have Gathering Genius or Intel ISEF logo files to accompany this newsletter story, or if you have any questions.
Your support in helping spread the news about Intel ISEF 2009 is greatly appreciated.

 


Gathering Genius receives funding to help kids from local schools attend ISEF Visitor Day, May 14
Thanks to the generosity of International Game Technology and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, limited funding is available to cover the cost of bus transportation and substitute teachers to allow classes in grades 6-11, from Nevada school districts, to attend the fair on May 14.
Fair Floor
Selected school groups will enjoy seeing the hundreds of science and engineering projects on display, special demonstrations and presentations, and a trade show with exhibits and information presented by scientific organizations, colleges and universities.
Visit our K-12 Outreach page for more information.

Contact: Alix Cirac, ISEF Coordinator, isefnv@unr.edu, (775) 682-9247

Find out how you can get involved:

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Fast Facts

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