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Grandparents' Weekend University at MSU
June 25-27, 2008

Alumni grandparents and their grandchildren are brought together at the campus each year for learning and fun, attending classes that range from archery to (of course!) astrophysics.

JINAs Art in the Park
July 14-18, 2008

Outdoor Adventures Summer Day Camp, sponsored by St. Joseph County Parks Dept. for 1st and 2nd grade students, will feature JINAs Art to Science program all week at St. Pat's Park.
Registration information is available at the Parks Department, 574/277-4828.

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Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics
Saturday, April 26, 2008

The EYH Network program provided STEM role models and hands-on activities for middle school girls. More than 300 young women attended this year's conference at Notre Dame, where they attended workshops designed to nurture their interest in science and math courses and encouraged them to consider science and math based career options. JINA Outreach Specialist Mary DeWitt hosted workshops in forensic anthropology and archaeology.

Relay for Life at ND
April 25-26, 2008

Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society's signature event, was a fun-filled overnight experience designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer. At the children's area during family hours, JINA and MuggleNet® volunteers entertained and informed with a presentation of "The Real Stars of Harry Potter."

Catch a Cosmic Ray at MSU
April 17, 2008

Students from Redford Union High school delved into the problem of cosmic rays with a hands-on experiment at NSCL. The Catch a Cosmic Ray program included materials for teachers to use in class before and after visiting NSCL, turning it into a three-day lesson.

SUPERNOVA Field Trip at ND
March 27, 2008

Students, faculty, and staff of Robinson Community Center's Supernova (STEM) program enjoyed an evening tour of the three-accelerator Institute for Structure and Nuclear Astrophysics (ISNAP) lab at Notre Dame.

NORTHERN INDIANA REGIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR
March 15, 2008 @ Notre Dame

Three JINA Junior Researcher Awards were presented at the Northern Indiana Regional Science @ Engineering Fair featuring projects created by students in grades 4 through 12, from public and private schools in St. Joseph, Elkhart, and Marshall counties. More than 130 special awards were presented to participants, including the JINA Junior Researcher Awards for projects involving nuclear astrophysics / physics, astrophysics / astronomy, or atomic / nuclear spectroscopy applications.

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