Volunteers Needed for Educational Program

Goddard Education Programs has received a request for volunteers for:

North County High School Science Fair, volunteers will serve as judges for the North County High School annual Science Fair, Thursday, January 16, 2003, at the school, which is located at 10 E. First Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD. The Science Fair committee cordially extends an invitation to you for participation in judging time and conversation with Honors High school students discussing their projects and experiences investigating selected science topics. Judges can participate starting from 9:30 to11:30 a.m. or from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. As a judge you will review the exhibits and then spend time interviewing students regarding their use of scientific thought, methods, visual appearance and creativity. If you are interested, please contact Stacie Moon, Science Resource Coordinator, at 410-222-6970 or email her at MsMoonT119@aol.com.

Calvert County Science Fair, volunteers to serve as judges for the Calvert County Science Fair for all grade level students on Saturday, February 22, 2003 at Calvert High School, 1305 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick, MD. The Science Fair committee cordially extends an invitation to you for participation in judging exhibits, and interviewing students to determine the depth of their knowledge as well as the assessment of the overall project and display. Judges will contribute by listening to their project explanation, and presenting suggestions in a supportive manner. Participation begins at 8:15 a.m. in the Planetarium (the domed building located on the Calvert High School campus) with refreshments and a briefing discussing logistics, concluding judging activities by 10:30 a.m. We hope your participation will be viewed as an effective tool for increasing student understanding of science. If you are interested, please contact Dr. Glen Moulton, Supervisor of Science, Calvert County Public Schools, at 410-535-7216 or email Mrs. Hilley at hilleyp@calvertnet.k12.md.us.

Liberty High School Science Fair, volunteers to serve as judges for the first annual Liberty High School Science Fair in April 2003. The event is sponsored by the Science Club and is for students in grades 9-12. The Science Fair committee cordially extends an invitation to you for participation in judging exhibits, interviewing each student about his/her projects and experiences investigating selected math, science and technology topics. If you are interested, please contact Kelly McCauley, Science Coordinator, at ManateeRay@aol.com.

Timonium Elementary School Career Day, volunteers will serve as speakers to highlight their careers by providing interactive learning experience for students. There are booths available for students to visit whereby they can choose three careers that interest them the most. The activity will be an all day event on Wednesday, May 21, 2003, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for the entire student body. The school is located in Baltimore County. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested, please contact Aggie DiBacco-Miller, Professional School Counselor, at 410-887-7661. The school Fax number is 410-887-7662.

The Federation of Galaxy Explorers, volunteers are needed to assist in educating and inspiring youth in space related science and engineering by expanding the frontiers of science and technology. The mission of the Galaxy explorers is to educate, guide and prepare the next generation to accept the challenge of expanding humankind's presence in space. You can learn more about the program at www.foge.org. Volunteers will participate in after school activities with easy to understand educational materials that provide a hands-on understanding of space science, earth science, engineering and rocketry. Another theme, Space Citizenship, will address the role of government, power of citizens in a democracy, and the promise of space expressed in art, writing, history and business. Organized into local "Mission Teams" meeting on a monthly basis, materials, workbooks and web site support for instruction with hands-on activities are provided. Field trips and awards are part of the program encouraging self-esteem through achievement and recognition. For more information, please contact Morgan Bracken at mbracken@hst.nasa.govor 301-901-6051.