From mclinkor at MIT.EDU Sat Jul 7 17:59:13 2007 From: mclinkor at MIT.EDU (Ryan McLinko) Date: Sat Jul 7 17:59:33 2007 Subject: [SEDS-discuss] July NOVA Posted In-Reply-To: <460FBCCE.209@mit.edu> References: <45989D97.7070805@mit.edu> <460FBCCE.209@mit.edu> Message-ID: <469036E1.7050601@mit.edu> The July NOVA has been posted on http://seds.org/nova.php In this issue: -Suggested Space-related Reading from the Chair -US Astronaut Sunita Williams Sets Record -Letter to the Editor Regarding Space Exploration -Upcoming Conference Opportunities -- - Ryan McLinko SEDS-USA Vice Chair, Webmaster Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Class of 2009 === EOF === From mclinkor at MIT.EDU Wed Jul 11 19:05:06 2007 From: mclinkor at MIT.EDU (Ryan McLinko) Date: Wed Jul 11 19:05:30 2007 Subject: [SEDS-discuss] SEDS-USA Awards Nominations Accepted Now Message-ID: <46958C52.5010407@mit.edu> A number of awards will be presented at the Awards Banquet at this coming Spacevision 2007 National Conference. Nominations are currently being accepted on http://seds.org/awards.php. The awards and a short description of each are presented below; happy nominating: ANNUAL AWARDS *SEDS Executive Member of the Year* /(1 award given)/ This executive board member made the most outstanding contributions to SEDS this year. This person made the most significantly impacted the organization as a whole and demonstrated excellent leadership ability, dedication, hard work, and persistence. *SEDS Local Executive Member of the Year* /(1)/ This local executive board member served his or her chapter in the best way possible. This member stood out from the rest in terms of accomplishment and achievement for his or her chapter. *SEDS Member of the Year* /(1)/ This member of SEDS was not necessarily on an executive board, but nonetheless has made an outstanding contribution to SEDS either locally or nationally. *SEDS Alumni of the Year* /(1)/ This SEDS alumni has mentored and advised SEDS in the most helpful and useful way. This alumni was in constant contact with SEDS members and has never ceased to offer suggestions and advice. *SEDS Chapter of the Year* /(1)/ This chapter was the highest achieving chapter and displayed the SEDS vision at every opportunity. This chapter worked on a variety of projects and made a great effort to interact with other members nationally. This chapter should serve as a model for other chapters. *SEDS High School Member of the Year* /(1)/ This high school member did the most in terms of developing the SEDS vision among his or her peers. This member made great contributions in developing SEDS for the high school age group. EXTERNAL AWARDS *Spectrum Award for Best Supporting Organization* /(1-3)/ This organization made the most influential contributions to SEDS this year. This is an organization that SEDS admires and appreciates for their continued support and effort. *Andromeda Award for Professor of the Year* /(1-2)/ This professor inspires students through his or her teaching, research and contributions to the space community. SEDS members have been inspired by this professor to continue their quest for knowledge both inside and outside the classroom. *Sirius Award for Most Inspiring Professional* /(1-3)/ This professional is held in the highest regard in terms of personal achievement and impact on the space community. SEDS members aspire to have the characteristics of this professional: enthusiasm, dedication, leadership, a refined skill set, and big dreams. *Draco Award for Most Influential Company* /(1-2)/ This company shares SEDS` vision for opening up space and making it accessible to everyone. This company is highly sought after by members for employment. INTERNAL/SPONSORED AWARDS *Todd B. Hawley Award for Student Leadership* /(1)/ *Award for Student Technical Project of the Year* /(1)/ *Award for Space Outreach* /(1)/ *Award for Greatest Influence on the Space Community* /(1)/ // -- - Ryan McLinko SEDS-USA Vice Chair, Webmaster Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Class of 2009 === EOF === -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://seds.org/mailman/private/seds-discuss/attachments/20070711/fcc87b40/attachment-0001.html From mclinkor at MIT.EDU Wed Jul 11 19:09:46 2007 From: mclinkor at MIT.EDU (Ryan McLinko) Date: Wed Jul 11 19:10:04 2007 Subject: [SEDS-discuss] New email list: seds-members@seds.org Message-ID: <46958D6A.6020007@mit.edu> I will be starting a new email list exclusively for current SEDS students. The purpose of this list is to provide announcements for things such as internship/jobs opportunities and other things that would be of interest to members of SEDS. If you are currently a student in an active (dues paying) chapter and would like to be on this list, then please let me know and I will add you. This is an old list, but has been recently purged as we are using it for a different purpose now. -- - Ryan McLinko SEDS-USA Vice Chair, Webmaster Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Class of 2009 === EOF ===