Posted: October 15th, 2008
The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals - Chesapeake Region is glad to announce that we have rescheduled the welcoming reception for Dr. Michael Falk, who was the 2008 recipient (at the national level) of NOGLSTP’s GLBTA Educator of the Year Award, is now a faculty member at Johns Hopkins University. NOGLSTP-CR was delighted to learn that this nationally recognized individual would be making a home in our own backyard, and we are partnering with DSAGA, the Diverse Sexuality And Gender Alliance of JHU, to host this event.
We will start at 6pm with sandwiches; please RSVP so we can make sure we’ll have enough. Then, at about 6:15, Dr. Falk will give a talk entitled “Bashing by Ballot Box: Perspectives of a Gay Michigan Refugee Scientist,” in which he will discuss his observations of the Michigan state government’s handling of LGBT issues during the time he lived there. A map of the Homewood campus is available at http://tinyurl.com/2wvz8e, and entry into Shaffer Hall is not restricted.
Posted: October 13th, 2008
The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center is a local institution dedicated to the study of coastal ecosystems; it is the national leader in this area of research. NOGLSTP-CR is fortunate that a SERC employee has reached out to us and helped us to plan a day of environmental-themed activities on September 20. The day’s schedule includes several separate activities, so please read below for full details.
What: Canoe excursion and environmental presentation
Where: SERC (647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater, Maryland 21037, http://www.serc.si.edu/)
When: Saturday, September 20, 9am - 3pm
RSVP: NOGLSTP-CR-owner -at- yahoogroups.com and to SERC, by Wednesday, September 17
The activities start at 8:30 am with dougnuts and coffee for the early risers, followed at 9am with a canoe excursion, a regularly scheduled event held at SERC. Details can be found on SERC’s calendar page: http://www.serc.si.edu/public_programs/event_calendar.jsp. No paddling experience is necessary. Canoeing costs $12.
If you arrive early but are not interested in canoeing, a tour of SERC’s facilities will be conducted at the same time. At about noon, we will have boxed lunches for individuals to purchase; menu options should be made available to RSVPed attendees beforehand. Then, at 1:30 pm, a science presentation will be given by Mario Sengco, our organizing partner. Mario will give two talks: 1) Research at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and 2) Red Tides and Dead Zones. This should conclude by 3pm.
Posted: June 16th, 2008
Come visit us at our booth at Baltimore Pride on Sunday 6/22/08, at Druid Hill Park, starting at 11am! We will have informational brochures, membership forms, business cards and newsletters. You can also join our mailing list and/or enter a drawing to win a $30 Best Buy gift card!
http://www.baltimorepride.org/glccb.php
For more information please contact us.
Posted: April 16th, 2008
The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals - Chesapeake Region, will be holding a general meeting on Thursday, April 24. The meeting will take place at the Maryland City at Russett Branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library, 3501 Russett Common, Laurel, MD 20724.
What: NOGLSTP-CR general meeting and ART (see below) presentation
Where: MDC branch of AACPL (see text, above, for address)
When: Thursday, April 24, 6:30 pm
RSVP: NOGLSTP-CR-owner@yahoogroups.com, by Monday, April 21
We will start with light refreshments at 6:30 pm, followed by the meeting agenda at 7pm. We will be discussing upcoming officer elections and our participation in Pride events in June. We are excited to announce that one of our members, Lawrie Hollingsworth, will give a presentation on disaster recovery. Lawrie, an electrical engineer, is the founder and CEO of Asset Recovery Technologies, Inc., a company that performs high-tech equipment recovery in a variety of disaster situations, nationwide. For directions or other information about the library, we suggest that you contact them directly at (301) 725-2390 or visit them on the web at http://www.aacpl.net/branch_info/mdc.htm.
The library address is: 3501 Russett Common, Laurel, MD 20724 (right off the B/W Parkway at Rt. 198), behind MacDonald’s, across Russett Green East from Sam’s Club.
Here is the mapquest link: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/3501+Russett+Common++20724/
Posted: January 7th, 2008
Happy New Year!
The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals - Chesapeake Region will be holding a general meeting on Tuesday, January 15, at 7pm. We are being hosted by Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (http://www.hgsi.com/), located at 14200 Shady Grove Rd. in Rockville, MD. In addition to a regular business meeting, we are pleased that an HGSI representative will be giving a presentation on the Mid-Atlantic Biotech Corridor and the history of HGSI’s biotech research. Refreshments will be served.
What: NOGLSTP-CR general meeting and HGSI presentation
Where: Human Genome Sciences, Inc. (see text, above, for address)
When: Tuesday, January 15, 7pm
RSVP: NOGLSTP-CR-owner@yahoogroups.com, by Wednesday, January 9
When you RSVP, please include your full name in your message; HGSI will be compiling a list of attendees for their front desk. We will send out an update with the specific meeting location within the facility and a preliminary agenda when available.
Thanks!
We hope to see you there!
Posted: October 16th, 2007
The National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals - Chesapeake Region will be holding a general meeting on Wednesday, October 24, at 6pm. The meeting venue is the Visitor Center at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/visitor/directions/index.html. In addition to a regular business meeting, we are delighted to announce that Rick Obenschain, Deputy Director of the Goddard Space Flight Center, will be giving a presentation on current NASA missions and the organization’s future outlook.
What: NOGLSTP-CR general meeting and NASA presentation
Where: Earth Science Gallery, Visitor Center, Goddard Space Flight Center (see website, above, for directions)
When: Wednesday, October 24, light refreshements at 6pm, program starts at 7pm
RSVP: NOGLSTP-CR-owner@yahoogroups.com, optional
Light refreshments will be served beginning at 6pm, and the Rocket Garden and other exhibits will be open at this time. The brief business meeting will be held at 7pm, followed by Deputy Director Obenschain’s presentation. The event is open to all NOGLSTP-CR members, perspective members, and interested parties.
For more information please contact us.