COPUS: Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science

The Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS) is a grassroots effort whose goal is to engage sectors of the public in science to increase their understanding of the nature of science and its value to society. A key objective of COPUS is to create new forums for communication and to develop new opportunities for engaging the public with science.

We invite your organization to join this coalition and to work with others in your community to engage the general public in dynamic ways that will make science more accessible, personally meaningful, and locally relevant.

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Emc² Election Multimedia Contest for Cash
If you could send a message on a science, technology, or health issue to the next U.S. president and Congress, what would it be?

Voice your vision for science and society to win cash and other prizes!

GRAND PRIZE: $2,000

Second Prize: $1,000

Third Prize: $500

Pug Perks! Everyone who submits an eligible entry will receive a free Student Pugwash t-shirt or Frisbee just for participating! Pug Perks are limited to U.S. participants only, while supplies last.

Visit http://www.spusa.org/2008vote to learn more!

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Science and technology issues have enormous implications for society at large. The next U.S. president, Congress, and local leaders will confront topics that matter to young people, such as climate change, affordable health care, nuclear weapons buildup, and U.S. economic competitiveness in science and engineering.

If you could send a message on a science, technology, or health issue to the next U.S. president and Congress, what would it be?

The MIT student who started the SPUSA election guide in 2004 is not a U.S. citizen, but felt that input from young people everywhere could help guide the direction of U.S. science, technology, and health policy. Make your voice heard about these critical issues today! These issues impact not only your life and locality, but also the global community. International perspectives are welcome and encouraged. You are also encouraged to tell the next president and Congress what initiatives you think they should take to address your science, technology, or health issue.

DEADLINE: July 15, 2008

Must be between the ages of 16 and 25 to qualify.

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Organization: Student Pugwash USA
Contact: Sharlissa Moore, ()
Collaborating organizations: American Institute of Biological Sciences, American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Florida Junior Science Engineering and Humanities Symposium
The 45th annual Florida Junior Science Engineering and Humanities Symposium (FJSEHS) will be held February 3, 2008 through February 5, 2008 at the University of Florida. JSEHS brings Florida science teachers, high school students and select middle school students to UF for three days to take part in research laboratory tours and judged speaker competition for 11th and 12th grade student researchers. Additionally, JSEHS offers 9th and 10th grade students the opoprtunity to give presentations as a practice for future competitions. Students are invited to bring posters to display throughout the symposium. Attendance is open to non-presenters, parents and friends. This year's scientific speakers will be Dr. Kevin Jones, Professor and Chair, Material Science Engineering and Dr. Glenn Morris, Director, Emerging Pathogens Institute. The top 11th-12th grade presenter will be invited to the National Junior Science and Engineering Symposium to compete for scholarship money and a trip to the two-week London International Youth Science Forum.
Location: Gainesville, Florida, United States
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Organization: Center for Precollegiate Education and Training, University of Florida
Contact: Deborah Paulin, ()