U.S. president bestows medal on Penn State plant geneticist

Washington, D.C. --- Sixteen scientists including Penn State's Nina Fedoroff, three corporations, one research team and seven innovators were honored today (July 27, 2007) as the latest National Medal of Science and Technology Laureates for their contributions in areas ranging from paleoclimatology to the chemical synthesis of DNA, from mathematics education to the dissecting of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

"America is proud of those who carry on our nation's long legacy of discovery, and the National Medals celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of some of our most talented scientists, engineers and innovators," said U.S. President George Bush in the official program. "By challenging the status quo and boldly asking important questions, you have applied your talent to great purposes and achieved historic results that will endure beyond your years."

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Membership Drive Underway

Summer newsletter is out and about. You can check it out here: Summer Newsletter.

July marks the beginning of our membership drive your can join online or by mail.

We have added an additional incentive for you to join our Chapter. If we receive your membership application and dues before August 31, 2007, you will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of tickets and a parking pass to a Penn State home football game.

If you donate to the Triangle Chapter's endowed scholarship to Penn State, you will receive an extra chance at winning the football tickets.

The drawing will be held at the first game party against Florida International on September 1, 2007. You need not be present to win, but your membership must be received by August 31, 2007.

Update to those who received the mailed newsletter. The student sendoff is going to be on August 9. Email Kristen Fortney for more info at kristenfortney@psualum.com.

Important This is a year of Chapter elections. In order to be eligible for election, Chapter Members must serve on the board. If you're interested in serving on the board in any capacity email Jeff Blum at jeffblum@psualum.com.

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