Pacific Northwest Technology Today is Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's monthly online newsletter. This newsletter is intended to keep our elected officials, political staffers, and decision makers updated about developments, technologies, projects and more, between PNNL and its local and regional colleagues.
Volume 2, Issue 2
January 12, 2007
Editor's Note
Imparting knowledge to the coming generations is essential to building the future of our nation, particularly in the areas of science and math. The competitive strength of our fundamental science base is dependent upon educating youth in a way that inspires them to pursue careers in math, engineering and science.
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Battelle supports taking science to school
Battelle has long been a steward for the promotion and advancement of science learning in the classroom. Through the National Science Resource Center's LASER program they are reinforcing that theme even more.
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Connecting the laboratory to the classroom—PNNL provides hands-on learning opportunities to students
Our nation's future is inextricably linked to developments in science, mathematics and technology.
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PNNL shares excitement of science with area teachers
In efforts to create a larger network of outstanding science and math teachers, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory participates in the Department of Energy's Academies Creating Teacher Scientists (ACTS) program.
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Improving science education in Washington
In a twenty-first century world, the ability to possess a general knowledge of facts, vocabulary, concepts, history and philosophy surrounding science is necessary to be able to understand public issues.
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New vision for state education
In a letter to Washington residents, Governor Chris Gregoire announced a new vision for the future of education in the state. She said, "Education is the single most important investment we can make for our children, our state, our economy and our future.
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