Saturday, October 12, 2013

Session 1

We had fantastic first day .. 79 kids showed up !! We had great three sessions.

  1. Chocolate Chemistry - Dr. Vasan
  2. Computers and Security - Subodh Monica
  3. 3D Vision - Krishna Samavedam (Presentation  PDF  PPT )

Next week we will be building Rockets.. We need lots and lots of help from parents. Please plan to attend and volunteer !!

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

FW: 2013 Adventure in Science starting in October



From: Raghavan, Raj
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 9:24 AM
To: Raghavan, Raj

Subject: RE: 2013 Adventure in Science starting in October

Sequestration

               Furloughs
                      
                              Shutdown

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Hi all

We hear this being blasted everyday over the airwaves unfortunately affecting a number of good people. For you all we offer a sense of peace and enjoyment and a knowledge acquiring environment –away from worries-for two plus hours-at Adventure in Science.

Yes-we will start—this week-(12th) Saturday. There have been plenty of rumours that we may cancel or delay because NIST and NIH are having issues-not sure how they are going to manage

<![if !supportLists]>·        <![endif]>Please come in between 8:30 and 8: 50
<![if !supportLists]>·        <![endif]>Please bring your driver’s license-if bringing relatives that do not have a driver’s license, please bring some kind of identification for them-passport/green card etc
<![if !supportLists]>·        <![endif]>You have directions-drop off your child/children at the door go round and park. Address is: 9211 Corporate Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850-I may have said 9231 previously-that will be from next week onwards-it is just Raj having a “senor moment”!!)
<![if !supportLists]>·        <![endif]>Parents –we like you to, love you to and you are expected to, be with your children.
<![if !supportLists]>·        <![endif]>After a few housekeeping duties, the presenter will start around 9:15 ish; should last till 11:00 or so.
<![if !supportLists]>·        <![endif]>Next week we will be “constructing” rockets-if you have not already please collect two inside tubes of Paper towel rolls and two tubes of toilet paper rolls.

We have a splendid person presenting-with real/live experience of travelling in Space-has plenty of stories to keep us all enthralled-

Monday, September 30, 2013

From Raj..

Folks

We had a “splendid” meeting yesterday at Parent’s orientation-at least I thought so anyway! The snacks were good!!

Please find class schedule attached.

Classes start Oct 12thSaturday-Please get here between 8:30 and 8:45 AM. Bring ID-driver’s license-if older family (parents/grandparents are coming) as long as you (Child’s parent) have a valid ID you should be able to take them in. First day is always a bit slower than later

First day of class is for everyone-ONE speaker-an astronaut that went on a few Space Missions-held the record for the longest Spacewalk for a while.

Address for day 1 is: 9231 Corporate Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850
After that we will meet in 9211 Corporate Boulevard, Rockville, MD 20850 (Same campus-different building)
               -We are off Shady Grove Road. Coming from Route 355 towards Research Boulevard, go over the bridge on 270, turn right at the next light into the campus (Corporate Boulevard)-right at end of road, right at STOP sign; Building on your left-Drop your child off-go round and park (in a legal space!!)

               From 270-either way- North or South, take exit 8 –going towards Route 495, take Exit 8, take Omega drive ramp off the exit, turn left at Stop sign and Left into Campus-drive to the farthest building
               On 270, going away from Route 495, take exit 8, bear left to light, turn left at light, right at 2nd light into Corporate Blvd.

IF I have confused you enough, please call for clarification!!! I can be reached on 301 640-2500

IMPORTANT:
Week 2 we build rockets-please collect 2 inside tubes of Paper Towel Rolls and 4 inside tubes of Toilet Paper rolls.
Week 3-we launch rockets at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds

Parents: As I mentioned, you all CAN teach (or share your knowledge); Please think about topics that you are comfortable with.

Best way to reach me-e-mail; Second best way-call number above


Cheers

Sunday, September 22, 2013