A Century of Women in Aerospace, Washington

A Century of Women in Aerospace, Washington. Hear about the historic women who have inspired today's role models. National Air and Space Museum, Washington DC. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For families. Free. 

www.airandspace.si.edu

WOMEN IN AVIATION AND SPACE

Heritage Family Day Series

The National Air and Space Museum celebrates women's history this year with events at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA and at the Museum in Washington, DC. For over a century, women have been contributing to the fields of aviation and space exploration. Join us to learn about and celebrate these many achievements.

Join us for other upcoming Heritage Family Days

This program is made possible through the generous support of Northrop Grumman Corporation.

Family Day

A Century of Women in Aerospace
Saturday, September 14, 2013
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Throughout the Museum in Washington, DC 
Admission: Free

For over 100 years, women have contributed to technological advances in aviation and space.  Meet women who are today’s role models and hear about the historic women who have inspired them.

Timed Events Join astronaut Kay Hire (STS-90 and STS-130) as she shares her experiences as an astronaut and a naval officer. 
Moving Beyond Earth (Gallery 113)
11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Come to story time!
Hear You Can’t Do that Amelia, an inspiring story of how Amelia Earhart did lots of things she was told she could not do.
The Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery (Gallery 208)
11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Learn about Phoebe Waterman Haas, astronomer, and observe the sky. The Phoebe Waterman Haas Public Observatory 
Noon - 3:00 p.m.

All Day Activities (for ages three and up with adult companion) 
• Design a Mission Patch 
• Make Fifinella doll. 
• Build a Canada Arm out of cups.
• Astronaut and Pilot Dress Up 
• Design a plane 
• Build and Test a Glider

Meet other special guests• Talk to Science Cheerleaders (former NFL or NBA cheerleaders who are involved in science) and participate in Project MERCCURI.

• Learn about Black Boxes from Beverley Drake, Senior Aviation Accident Investigator/Analyst.

• Talk to women from NASA and the FAA.

• Find out about the organization for glider pilots—Women Soar.

• Meet representatives from Sally Ride Science.

• Encounter an aviatrix from the past—Ruth Law—record setter, airmail pilot and the star of “Ruth Law’s Flying Circus.”

Day Out With Thomas™: The Go Go Thomas Tour 2013

From Saturday, September 14, 2013 To Sunday, September 22, 2013

All aboard Thomas the Tank Engine™, a full-sized operating steam locomotive, as he chugs in to Strasburg Rail Road three times this year for Day Out With Thomas™: The Go Go Thomas Tour 2013, presented by HIT Entertainment, and sponsored by MEGA Brands. Ride a train pulled by Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt™, stop by the Imagination Station, and enjoy many other exciting Thomas-themed activities. This event takes place at the Strasburg Rail Road September 14-22, and November 22-24. Event hours vary daily, please check website to confirm. Tickets are $19 for ages 2 and up (service charges and fees may apply). Order tickets by visiting www.StrasburgRailRoad.com or by calling 1-866-468-7630.

Location : Strasburg Rail Road, Route 741 East, Strasburg, PA 17579 Contact : www.StrasburgRailRoad.com or 1-866-468-7630

The Great Frederick Fair

Musical entertainment, tractor pulls, equine expo and showcase, agricultural events, 4-H, food and more. 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick. 2-10 p.m. Sept. 13. 9 am.-10 p.m. Sept. 14-21. $7/ adults; free for ages 10 & under. Sept. 20: Children under 18 free before 5 p.m. Parking: $5-$7.

For More Information visit:  www.thegreatfrederickfair.com

Anne Arundel County Fair

Ride rides, shop crafts, see an antique tractor pull and more at this year's Anne Arundel County Fair. County Fairgrounds, Crownsville. See website for fair hours. Admission is $5, $2 for ages 6-15, and free for children 5 and under. Does not include carnival rides or games, but it does include parking. Contact : 410-923-3400, For more information visit:  www.aacountyfair.org 2013  ENTERTAINMENT CHRIS HIGBEE   Chris Higbee Videos    Leah Burkey - Ben Risney (Chainsaw Artist) Pig Races - Fame Interactive Car Racing Muttville Comix Show - Ellis Woodward Drum the Bucket - Antique Tractor Pull Holiday the Clown - Lion Chol's Taekwondo X-Squad Dancers -The Talent Machine Kids Nautical Wheelers Perform Design in Motion Perform Friendship Square Dancers - Dave Barbour Bruce Givens - P J & Neal - Malcom Jones Mitch Ascott - Salsa Now Dancing Demo & Lessons Mini Mods Tractor Pull - Antique Tractor Pull Lightweight & Heavyweight Horse Pull  Baysox/s Louie and the Oriole Bird Camel Rides (fee charged)    September 15 - 10am-4pm  Please Support the American Red Cross Call 866-0236-3276 Last years 2012 fair brought in 25 donations of blood. Lets beat it!!!  County Fair Vendor and Mr. Tire Give-A-Ways. *** Arundel Idol Contest   The exciting and very popular Arundel Idol Contest will be held for the 7th year at the Anne Arundel County Fair in September, 2013. This is the opportunity for all talented singers to perform in front of a live audience. Contestants must be 18 years of age or older and be amateurs (individual does not perform professionally for a living). The contest begins on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. on the upper stage at the Fairgrounds. All individuals who apply can perform a song of their choice and judges will select 12 finalists from this group who will perform on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. where two winners will be named. The first prize winner will receive $500 with an added bonus of two hours recording time at a local studio and the second prize winner will be awarded $300. In the past, performers have come from all over the State of Maryland as well as from Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Washington, DC. Interested persons can complete the application found on the AA County Fair web site,www.aacountyfair.org and forward it to the Anne Arundel County Fair, c/o ARUNDEL IDOL Contest, P.O. Box 372, Crownsville, Maryland 21032-0372. All applications must be received by Friday, September 6, 2013.   SENIOR DAY NEWS After Senior Day Entertainment starting at about 1:00pm we will have Senior Bingo VENDORS ARE WELCOME The Anne Arundel County Fair is now accepting merchandise and service type vendors for its upcoming 61st Anniversary Fair to be held September 11-15. Both indoor and outdoor vendor space is available. Vendor space starts at $260 for outdoor and $400 for indoor. Individual space size starts 10'x10' with electric. This is a 5 day event!. We are not accepting any food or snack vendors at this time. Email us at info@aacountyfair.org and include a list of items you sell.    CLICK HERE TO GO DIRECTLY TO MORE FAIR INFORMATION -Under Construction- Crownsville, Maryland

Vendor information - Click Here!

Walters Art Museum

MEET the ancient egyptian god sobek The ancient Egyptians both dreaded and revered the crocodile, one of Egypt’s powerful animals.  Don’t miss this chance to meet Sobek, the great crocodile god in our Fall exhibit, Egypt’s Mysterious Book of the Faiyum.  We are now taking registrations for free outreach visits and guided school tours!

Bark in the Park - Charles County Humane Society

Bark in the Park is Back!!

Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013
Charles County Fairgrounds

  

We are thrilled to announce southern Maryland favorite SAM GROW will be headlining the event! These rising stars will have just opened for Kelli Pickler this summer and performed at the WMZQ Fall Fest before taking our main stage at Bark in the Park. Sam Grow's infectious blend of country rock will be an amazing addition to an already fabulous event!

The money raised from this event goes directly to the care of the animals. Your participation and support provides shelter and care for lost, injured, sick, and abandoned animals right here in Charles County. 

Also new this year is our  Run Like an Animal 5k & Fun Run. 

5k prizes are awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers and the top 2 male and females finishers in each age group, and all participants receive a free event shirt. Click here to learn more. 

Fun Run prizes will be given to the fundraiser who raised the most donations, and all fundraisers who raise $50 or more will receive an event shirt. Click here to learn more.

And don't forget, there will be lots of great food, shopping, doggy games, and beer to fill the day. It doesn't get much better than spending the day surrounded by fun, animal loving people, our furry, faithful family members - and unlike other pet events, all proceeds directly help the animals.

Please help us spread the word about Bark in the Park: 
For More information visit:  http://runlikeananimal5k.com/?utm_source=September+3%2C+2013&utm_campaign=Sept+3%2C+2013&utm_medium=email

United States Naval Academy Stem Programs

STEM at USNA entails a different approach to recruiting and retaining technologists. We engage elementary, middle, and high school students and teachers in a wide variety of science and engineering activities, such as:

1. STEM Camps and Mini-Camps

• Summer STEM Program 
• Girls Experiencing Technology through Innovative Topics
• Girls-Only STEM Day- Saturday, Oct 19, 2013: Information andRegistration and Consent Form

2. Science and engineering internships

3. Tours of USNA technical laboratories

4. Field trips by local schools to USNA to observe science and engineering projects

5. Teacher Training Workshops

• Fall SET Sail Teacher Training- Saturday, Sept 14, 2013:Information and Application

6. Visits to local schools by USNA personnel to provide demos and displays

7. Science-fair judging

8. Career day visits

9. USNA STEM Family Day- Saturday, Sept 14, 2013 (for family of Faculty and Staff): Information and Registration

10. Competition, contests, and showcases

• Army-Navy Annual Bridge Design Contest

11. Midshipmen Outreach Activities

• Midshipmen Teaching Science: Follow the link to learn about a group of midshipmen, who dedicated their spring break to do hands on science activities with students at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

12. Faculty and Midshipmen Educational Initiatives

• Using the Amazing Atmosphere to Foster Student Learning and Interest in Meteorology - Professor Bradford Barrett and LCDR John Woods
• Aquaculture Engineering Hands-On Educational Model - Professor Cecilia Steppe, Carla Neal, Louise Wallendorf, Professor Angela Moran, and Professor Gwen Gray.
• A Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Lesson Plan for Teaching Water Quality Concepts in China - Midshipman 1/C Claire Fletcher
  • Abstract: The future of environmental problem-solving is education. The U.S. is investing in advancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education to better prepare students to face these coming environmental challenges and the drawbacks of a nation falling behind developmentally. China similarly faces impending devastation from environmental degradation including water scarcity, declining water quality, and regional climate change. Like the U.S., China needs to expand STEM education to better prepare for future challenges related to environmental sustainability as well as political, societal, and economical sustainability. The natural progression of society places this responsibility in the hands of future generations. Some key concepts in environmental and oceanographic science are already taught in schools in the U.S. and China, but incorporation of these concepts into current and existing hands-on STEM lesson plans will generate early interest in youth STEM learning through creative methodology and practical application.
  • Abstract continued and Research Poster

These activities are meant to initiate interest and enthusiasm for STEM participation in academic and career choices, using the outstanding USNA resources as a foundation.

Our unique approach is defined by a project based curriculum derived from our ABET and Middle States accredited engineering and science programs, focusing on current topics of faculty research, and using a pyramid structure with practicing technologists, educators, and mentors at the top.

For more information please contact Professor Angela Moran at amoran@usna.edu.