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A PRELIMINARY LOOK AT UPCOMING EVENTS FOR CENTER FRIENDS
THURSDAY MAY 28TH, 5PM: Conversations THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12TH, 5PM: Conversations
“BIOTECHNOLOGY AND THE LOCAL ECONOMY” “SCIENCE IN EDUCATION”
PLUS! a first look at the soon-to-be completed According to a 2006 report by the National Academy
BioResearch Development and Growth Park at the of Sciences, the critical lack of technically trained
Danforth Center! people in the United States can be traced directly to
poor K–12 mathematics and science instruction. Few
factors are more important than this if the United States
is to compete successfully in the 21st century. In this
CONVERSATION, we’ll review opportunities and
challenges facing science education.
THURSDAY AUGUST 27TH, 5PM: Conversations
“PLANTS: PROVIDING NEW MATERIALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL
WANT TO BECOME A CENTER DONOR (or already a supporter
SOLUTIONS”
who has a friend or relative who wants to join)?
Contact Tom Bander (314-587-1235) to attend an upcoming
Learn more about how materials created from plants
“POTENTIAL DONOR LUNCH WITH LEADERSHIP” 12-1:30 p.m.
can replace those previously generated from petroleum-
based sources – new ideas, new environmental solutions!
APRIL 7: Hosted by Roger Beachy
SATURDAY OCTOBER 10TH, 6PM:
APRIL 16: Hosted by Roger Beachy and Bill Danforth
The Danforth Society celebrates our Center and the
MAY 8: Hosted by Roger Beachy and Bill Danforth
contributions of those who’ve made it possible, including
MAY 22: Hosted by Roger Beachy
our 2009 Danforth Center Service and Science Award
winners.
JUNE 11: Hosted by Roger Beachy and Bill Danforth
JUNE 17: Hosted by Roger Beachy and Bill Danforth
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NONPROFIT ORG
DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER
U.S. POSTAGE
975 NORTH WARSON ROAD
PAID
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63132 USA
ST. LOUIS, MO
PERMIT NO.
5385
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