FERMILAB FRIENDS FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION (FFSE)
http://fermilabfriends.org
The FFSE Board of Directors thanks you for your
support of our science education efforts. Your membership adds to an ongoing
effort to support and ensure the success of FermilabÕs dynamic science
education programs.
Please take a few minutes to peruse this new and
exciting information. You do not want to miss anything! You will be proud of
what is happening via FFSE! Begin by reviewing our mission:
Fermilab Friends for Science
Education supports innovative science education programs at Fermilab. Its
mission is to:
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Enhance the quality of
precollege science education in public and private schools.
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Encourage young people to
pursue careers in science and engineering.
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Promote a broader public
awareness and understanding of science.
Membership has its privileges . . . .
FFSE MEMBERSHIP EVENT – In Search of the Elusive Neutrino
Join us in a rare opportunity to tour MINOS!
– Saturday, December 5, 2015, 9:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Although very abundant, the
neutrino is a mysterious particle. Learn about FermilabÕs role as host to world-leading
neutrino experiments. A Fermilab neutrino physicist will share some background on neutrinos and several
experiments designed to study these elusive particles.
As a member of FFSE, you are invited to journey into Fermilab
underground areas to see the experimental areas firsthand. Share your
enthusiasm with family and a few friends. Send
your name, e-mail address, cell phone number, and number attending to sdahl@fnal.gov no later than November 30. We hope you can make it.
Bring a friend or two. Participants for this program must be 18 years of age
and older. Attendance
is free but limited.
Join
or renew your FFSE membership and receive a special gift at the member tour.
What is MINOS?
MINOS (Main Injector Neutrino Oscillation Search) is an
experiment at Fermilab designed to study the phenomena known as neutrino
oscillations. The experiment uses a beam of neutrino particles produced by the
NuMI (Neutrinos at the Main
Injector) beamline facility. The beam of neutrinos is sent through the two
MINOS detectors, one at Fermilab and one in the Soudan Mine in northern
Minnesota. Come and learn more about future neutrino experiments.
FFSE Scholarship Programs
The online application site will open mid-November for the following
scholarship opportunities:
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Teacher Workshops
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Field Trip Bus Reimbursement
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Family Science Adventures
Tell your colleagues and friends about these opportunities to
experience the wonders of Fermilab with the support of FFSE! Deadline for
scholarship requests is March 7, 2016.
FFSE Appreciates Its Volunteers
The many successes of FermilabÕs K-12 education
programs, run by the Education Office, depend on the talents of over 200
Fermilab volunteer staff, such as scientists and engineers, who help out each
year. The DirectorÕs Award for
Exceptional Volunteer Service to FermilabÕs K-12
Educational Programs recognizes these volunteers at an annual reception. FFSE
sponsors a $1,000 award to a Fermilab person and recognizes those who are
nominated as well as all who volunteer. Nominations are now open until November
6. Who will be our recipient for 2015? Stay
tuned . . .
FFSE Member Feature –
Mary Jo Murphy!
Mary
Jo Murphy is a quintessential Fermilab presence, avid FFSE member and education
supporter. A docent of infinite value, Mary Jo can tell you about the workings
of nearly every major project at Fermilab— and then some . . . From the Fermilab
restored prairie to the Linac to MINOS, Mary Jo has it nailed. Learn about this
fascinating woman who delights in sharing the Fermilab story—the whole story . . .
FFSE Appreciates Your
Continued Support. PLEASE REMEMBER FFSE in your annual giving.
If you are already a member of FFSE, consider raising your commitment
one level. Your dollars are immediately put to use in attaining the mission
goals previously stated.
Are you an educator? Are you aware of the
tremendous price break realized with a joint ISTA-FFSE membership? Check it out
at /ffse/join/index.shtml.
Join or renew your membership, donate to the General Fund, the Scholarship Fund, or add your name to a leaf on the Tree of Knowledge. Gifts and memorials of all denominations are greatly appreciated.
FERMILAB EDUCATION OFFICE
The Fermilab Education office continues to provide excellent
programs and opportunities for students, teachers and the community at large.
Visit the Education Office website at http://ed.fnal.gov. Check out Quick Links to Programs and Teacher
Workshops. Use the Educators tab or follow the links to options.
Holiday Sale at Fermilab
–
December 8–9, 2015, Fermilab Wilson
Hall Cafeteria
Purchase stocking stuffers such as
Fermilab-logo items such as glassware or attire, science toys and more. Join
or renew your FFSE membership and receive a special gift
at the member tour or at the FFSE table during the Education Office Holiday
Sale. Gift cards for gift memberships will also be available.
Classroom Presentations
Did you know that Fermilab volunteers offer presentations to enhance
classroom curriculum? If your school is within reasonable driving distance of
the lab, Fermilab scientists, engineers and technicians bring presentations on
physical science topics to your students. Presentations are geared toward
students in grades 2 through 12 and are free of charge to classrooms. Teachers
may select a topic related to the curriculum, a few optional days, and amazing
science can be brought to your classroom.
Educators may choose from these options:
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Charge! Electricity and Magnetism, Grades 3–8
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Cryogenics Show, Mr. Freeze of Fermilab, Grades 2–8
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Forces and Motion, Grades K–12
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Light and Color, Grades 1–8
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Physics in the Real World, Grades 4–12
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Physics of Sports, Grades 4–12
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Space, Time and the Universe, Grades 5–12
Your
support of FFSE helps to maintain the FFSE van that brings scientist presenters
and materials right to your school doorstep.
Fall Science Adventures
Who would not want to explore a Code Cracking class or What Makes You So Special
on DNA? Even parents might want
to explore Nanotech Investigations next
spring, but these are classes just for children. Science Adventures are the
ticket to exciting learning opportunities! These informal classes for children
in grades
K–8 continue on Saturday
throughout the school year. See the home page link for Science Adventures for a
listing of current classes or, e-mail us to be added to our listserv
notification.
FERMILAB NEWS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Check the Fermilab website regularly for breaking news and community events. Don't forget you can also sign up to receive the community newsletter. Visit https://www.fnal.gov/pub/science_next_door/
FFSE SUPPORTS SCIENCE EDUCATION
Did you know that . . .?
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In September the Lederman Science Education
Center served over 2,695 students and visitors, 21 schools, families, scout
troops as well as many individual visitors? Many of these experiences are
enhanced by FFSE dollars.
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FFSE Board of Directors oversees the expenditures
of the organization?
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The FFSE Annual Report is available online at /ffse/annual-reports/current-annual-report.pdf?
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The 15th floor of Wilson Hall has a scale model
of the Fermilab campus?
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You can donate to FFSE online right NOW at /ffse/support-us/index.shtml?
Have
you scheduled your Fermilab experience?
Pop
onto the website and start exploring the possibilities now!
SAVE THESE DATES
November
20, 2015 –
Physics SLAM - SOLD OUT! No wonder . . . Check out the contestants at https://www.fnal.gov/culture/NewArts/Lectures/15-16/PhysicsSlamIV.shtml.
See FFSE member, Brian Nord, 2013
Physics SLAM winner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D94uuRKTOw#t=3051
December
5, 2015 – FFSE Member Tour
December
8–9, 2015 – Holiday Sale at
Fermilab, Wilson Hall Cafeteria
January
31, 2016 – Open House
April
17, 2016 – Wonders of Science Show
April
20, 2016 – STEM
Career Expo
REMEMBER:
FFSE has a special gift for those who renew memberships at the member tour or
at the Education Office Holiday Sale. Gift cards for gift memberships will also
be available.
December 5, 2015
– SEE YOU AT THE FFSE MEMBER TOUR!