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Plano student wins 3rd in national science competition

by Sara J. Martinez | Oct 5, 2011 | Science + Technology

WASHINGTON — The typical middle school trip to Washington involves visits to Capitol Hill and a few museums. But for 14-year-old I-Chun Lin of Plano, Texas, her trip to the nation’s capital this week came with a $5,000 award and national recognition for her science...

Vermont scientist wins highest national award

by Sara J. Martinez | Sep 29, 2011 | Science + Technology

WASHINGTON — Recognized for his work in evolutionary robotics, University of Vermont researcher Joshua Bongard was honored with the highest award given by the U.S. government to young scientists, the second faculty member in UVM history to win the award. President...

Return to space necessary for country’s future, panel says

by Sara J. Martinez | Sep 22, 2011 | Science + Technology

WASHINGTON — NASA needs to invest in a clear plan for the future and to advance human spaceflight if the U.S. wants to remain competitive globally, according to a panel testifying before the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on Thursday. Led by Apollo...
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