Testimonials

  • “. . .National Lab Day – projects that can supplement our education system and help make a huge difference in a kid’s future.” (read more)

    Edward G. Rendell
    Pennsylvania Governor

  • “America has such a proud history of exploration, discovery and research that has changed the world for decades, it is now time to step up to the wonders and the possibilities of STEM research today for tomorrow. . . (read more)

    Delaine Eastin
    Former California Superintendent of Public Instruction

  • As we prepare to meet the greatest challenges we face in this increasingly connected and interdependent 21st century world,STEM education is the foundation of our future prosperity and global leadership … (read more)

    Martin O'Malley
    Governor of Maryland

  • National Lab Day is paving the way for our county’s future leaders. This significant initiative enables students to further their science and math interests by engaging in creative, hands-on learning. Improving and expanding STEM education in Michigan and across the US is critical to reinvigorating our economy and creating new opportunities for job growth in innovative and diverse fields. I applaud National Lab Day for creating this important movement that we can all get behind and support.

    Jennifer M. Granholm
    Governor of Michigan

  • I would like to have community volunteers come with “tools of their trade” and offer sessions to students – at least something to fit each grade level – grade 6 has core of earth/environmental science, grade 7 is life science and grade 8 is physical science. (read more)

    Inez Liftig
    Middle Level Science Teacher
    Fairfield Woods Middle School 06825

  • I think it would be good to have a hub similar to a discussion board. On this people could post questions, resources, lesson ideas, ways of engaging students in STEM activities. (read more)

    Walt Woolbaugh
    Science Teacher
    Manhattan School, Montana
    59741

  • I would like to develop a collaboration of educators (in-service, pre-service and in residence) as well as current researchers and engineers in the field of Space science in an initiative that would envision the future of life in space. (read more)

    Kate Baird
    Assistant Clinical Professor of Science Education
    Indiana University-Purdue
    University of Columbia
    Columbus, IN 47203

  • In LaMesa Middle School we have thought of developing a special workshop room available for kids to develop and build inventions from simple, available materials. In the San Diego Area we have a tradition of having annual Inventors Fairs that parallel the traditional Science Fairs. (read more)

    Alan McCormack
    San Diego State University
    San Diego CA 92119

  • The Institute of Industrial Engineers is proud to support National Lab Day. Our nation achieved prominence through its accomplishments in science and engineering. There is nothing that the United States can do to better ensure its stature in the world than to educate the next generation of scientists and engineers.

    Don H. Greene, P.E., CAE
    Executive Director
    Institute of Industrial Engineers

  • Changing the world starts with sound research. Exposure to critical research skills and practice as an undergraduate prepares students for future success that will improve our nation’s health, sustainability, and security. National Lab Day promotes early exposure to the excitement of research and discovery.

    Nancy Hensel
    Executive Director
    Council on Undergraduate Research

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