Industry-Leading Aerospace Manufacturer Leverages IntraStage Solution to Avoid Recalls

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IntraStage announced the release of a Case Study with the experiences of a major Aerospace Electronics Manufacturer who understood the importance of managing their ATEs (Automated Test Equipment) through the use of Test Data. Without properly checking the health of both the software and hardware on ATEs, there is a risk of tests not being performed effectively causing products to escape manufacturing with reliability and performance defects.

Having rapid and accurate visibility into our Test Data has improved our manufacturing operations in a number of different ways, says the Engineering Test Manager. Moving forward, being able to distribute this data to more functional teams within the company is our next goal. By everybody having access to the data to make decisions, this will improve overall collaboration and reduce times to fix problems.

This industry-leading Aerospace Electronics Manufacturer monitored their Test Data through IntraStage solution that helped them more cleverly reduce manufacturing operation costs, improve their overall engineering efficiencies and avoid recalls. The complete Case Study can be read here.

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IntraStage is an enterprise software provider for companies who design and manufacture electronic products. Fortune 500 companies rely on us to keep them competitive when product quality and customer satisfaction are key differentiators. Visit us at http://www.intrastage.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

About the Aerospace Electronics Manufacturer

An industry leader who supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Their products are found in some of the most demanding environments, from engines to landing gear, from satellites to medical implants, and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

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Research and Markets: Analyzing the Global Aerospace and Defense Industry: 2013 Edition

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Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Analyzing the Global Aerospace and Defense Industry" report to their offering.

In many a daily perspective, we consider aerospace and defense to be the epitome of human ingenuity, invention and scientific effort over more than a century. Many a modern day conveniences of civil society have actually been driven by efforts invested by countries, and people into these sectors. There are many considerations that lead countries, organizations and people to observe this industry very closely and participate in its development at the same time. The primary reason is self protection and achievement of overall technical superiority as guided by political aspirations.

The group dynamics in this industry is global and close ended at the same time. On some instances, it may also surpass pure economic considerations. Some may debate that this industry is like a very high admittance only private club with very limited players but the chain network of suppliers, producers and consumers stretches far beyond the general observation. This R'search's report on Analyzing the Global Aerospace and Defense Industry is precisely aimed at bringing an understanding of this wide and vast industry which at times enjoys the distinction of being one of the few recession proof industries.

The report takes an integrated approach towards both the segments of global Aerospace and Defense. This is further extended into building a comprehension of the global map of aerospace and defense participants. A very complex web of relationships exists in this industry and this report would help a decision maker ascertain to a fair degree the overall factors at play.

A mono dimensional understanding will question Bombardier's movement of new structures to Mexico even though movement to China would have brought in 20% more savings. A multi-dimensional understanding will demonstrate the strategic advantage of control to Bombardier by keeping such structures closer to its headquarters in Montreal.

The report also focuses on the achievement of bigger objectives like defense air dominance and the role of United States in this sector. Since the defense industry is directed more by political will and mindset, the export considerations are often tightly bound and limited. This has forced many manufacturers to come up with alternative strategies of survival in global defense industry. The role of other countries also brings a bearing on the cost implications for this sector. This report also outlines the major developments in current defense air dominance programs worldwide.

Key Topics Covered:

Section 1: Global Aerospace & Defense Industry

Section 2: Country Analysis

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LMI Aerospace Announces Company to Present at the 2013 Wells Fargo Industrial and Construction Conference

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ST. LOUIS, May 1, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMI Aerospace, Inc. (LMIA), a leading provider of design engineering services and supplier of structural assemblies, kits and components to the aerospace and defense markets, announced today it will be present at the Wells Fargo Securities 2013 Industrial and Construction Conference, which will be held at the New York Palace hotel on May 8 and 9, 2013.

LMI Chief Executive Officer Ronald S. Saks will present for the company on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 2:15 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time.

The presentation will be streamed live and can be accessed via the LMI web site http://ir.lmiaerospace.com. A copy of the presentation will be available on the LMI web site.

LMI Aerospace, Inc. is a leading provider of design engineering services and supplier of structural assemblies, kits and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Through its Aerostructures segment, the company primarily fabricates, machines, finishes, integrates, assembles and kits formed close tolerance aluminum and specialty alloy and composite components and higher level assemblies for use by the aerospace and defense industries. It manufactures more than 30,000 products for integration into a variety of aircraft platforms manufactured by leading original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1 aerospace suppliers. Through its Engineering Services segment, operated by its D3 Technologies, Inc. subsidiary, the company provides a complete range of design, engineering and program management services, supporting aircraft product lifecycles from conceptual design, analysis and certification through production support, fleet support and service life extensions via a complete turnkey engineering solution.

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Research and Markets: Germany's Aerospace & Defense Industry 2013

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Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Germany's Aerospace & Defense Industry" report to their offering.

The global aerospace and defense market is deemed to be the revenues accrued by manufacturers from civil or military aerospace and defense equipment and parts or products. The defense segment also includes defense electronics and the aerospace segment includes space equipment.

The global aerospace and defense market has performed well in recent years, led primarily by large increases in defense spending caused by the gulf war and the US-led global war on terrorism. These increases have countered the decline in the civil aerospace sector following the downturn in the end-user airline industry in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

A major player in the German aerospace market is EADS, the European Aeronautics and Defense Company. It is legally incorporated in the Netherlands, but is owned by French, German, and Spanish companies. In the civil aircraft sector, it manufactures the Airbus line.

This report aims to help investors and analysts understand the emergence of the German Aerospace and Defense Industry. Giving an overview of the industry, market statistics, looking at the issues and challenges faced by the industry, the report explores all the facets of the German Aerospace and Defense Industry. The leading players, their products, and their role in Germany's Aerospace and Defense Industry are all described in details in This Germany's Aerospace and Defense Industry research report.

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A. Executive Summary

B. Introduction

C. Aerospace & Defense in Germany

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Research and Markets: France's Aerospace & Defense Industry 2013

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Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "France's Aerospace & Defense Industry" report to their offering.

The year 2008 was another outstanding year for the French aerospace industry, characterized by significant growth in revenues and a very high number of orders. These positive results reflect the efforts made over the last fifteen years. A number of major events took place: worldwide launch of the A380, production launch of the Falcon 7X, launch of the A350 XWB, Eurocopter's first major contract with the US Army for 322 Light Utility Helicopters and the success of Ariane 5 ECA with five new launches.

Aruvian's R'search's France's Aerospace & Defense Industry Analysis provides a well grounded research analysis of the French Aerospace & Defense Industry. This report aims to help investors and analysts understand the emergence of the French Aerospace and Defense Industry. Giving an overview of the industry, market statistics, looking at the issues and challenges faced by the industry, the report explores all the facets of the French Aerospace and Defense Industry. The leading players, their products, and their role in France's Aerospace and Defense Industry are all described in details in This France's Aerospace and Defense Industry research report.

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A. Executive Summary

B. Introduction

C. France's Aerospace & Defense Industry

D. Leading Players

E. Market Forecast

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LMI Aerospace Announces Conference Call to Discuss 2013 First Quarter Results

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ST. LOUIS, May 1, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMI Aerospace, Inc. (LMIA), a leading supplier of structural assemblies, kits and components and provider of design engineering services to the aerospace and defense industries, announced that it will host a conference call to discuss the company's first quarter 2013 results.

The conference call will be Friday, May 10, 2013, at 9:00 A.M., CDT. LMI Chief Executive Officer Ronald S. Saks and Chief Financial Officer Lawrence E. Dickinson will host the call. LMI plans to release the company's first quarter results prior to market open on Friday, May 10, 2013.

To participate in the call, please dial 866-307-3343 approximately five minutes before the conference call time stated above. A live webcast of the call can be accessed directly from LMI Aerospace website at http://ir.lmiaerospace.com/events.cfm and clicking on the appropriate link. A recording of the call will be available on the LMI web site upon completion of the call.

LMI Aerospace, Inc. is a leading provider of design engineering services and supplier of structural assemblies, kits and components to the aerospace and defense markets. Through its Aerostructures segment, the company primarily fabricates, machines, finishes, integrates, assembles and kits formed close tolerance aluminum and specialty alloy and composite components and higher level assemblies for use by the aerospace and defense industries. It manufactures more than 30,000 products for integration into a variety of aircraft platforms manufactured by leading original equipment manufacturers and Tier 1 aerospace suppliers. Through its Engineering Services segment, operated by its D3 Technologies, Inc. subsidiary, the company provides a complete range of design, engineering and program management services, supporting aircraft product lifecycles from conceptual design, analysis and certification through production support, fleet support and service life extensions via a complete turnkey engineering solution.

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Edison State professor takes his research to Malaysia

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FORT MYERS, Fla.- Edison State College Microbiology Professor, Dr. Robert Furler is going to Malaysia. He was awarded a scholarship to present his research with the UCLA AIDS Institute at the HIV Cure Symposium and International AIDS Conference from June 29 through July 3. The 7th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention is organized by the IAS, in partnership with The Centre of Excellence for Research in AIDS.

Dr. Furlers research focuses on the Nef protein, which is one of the main proteins in the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). HIV infects cells that are central to the immune system, and the immune system protects the body from dangerous microbes like viruses, bacteria, and fungi. After HIV destroys the immune system, the individual is more susceptible to normal infections. This research investigates Nef, which is one of the proteins used by HIV to evade the immune system. The Nef protein is a critical component of HIV which helps the virus hide from the normal immune system.

Dr. Furler received his Bachelor of Science degree in Cell & Molecular Biology with a Minor in Chemistry from San Francisco State University and his Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, & Molecular Genetics from the University of California. His work has been published in a variety of professional publications, and he has also received several scholarships to international seminars and professional events.

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Electron-beam pasteurization of raw oysters may reduce viral food poisoning

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Contact: Dr. Suresh Pillai s-pillai@tamu.edu 979-458-1640 Texas A&M AgriLife Communications

COLLEGE STATION According to the Centers for Disease Control, about one in six Americans gets food poisoning each year. Additionally, virus infection risks from consumption of raw oysters in the U.S. are estimated to cost around $200 million a year.

To address the issue of health risk from eating raw oysters, Texas A&M University graduate student Chandni Praveen, along with Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientist Dr. Suresh Pillai and a team of researchers from other agencies and institutions, studied how electron-beam pasteurization of raw oysters may reduce the possibility of food poisoning through virus.

Other entities involved in the study included the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and University of Texas School of Public Health-El Paso regional campus.

The results of this study will be published in the June issue of the leading microbiology journal, Applied and Environmental Microbiology.

"The study was performed using a human norovirus surrogate called murine norovirus (NoV), and a hepatitis A (HAV) virus along with advanced quantitative microbial risk assessment tools," explained Pillai, professor of microbiology and director of the National Center for Electron Beam Research at Texas A&M University. "A salient feature of e-beam pasteurization technology is that it uses commercial electricity to generate the ionizing radiation that inactivates the viruses. It is a green technology because no chemicals are involved."

Pillai said the FDA already has approved the use of electron beam technology as a pathogen intervention strategy to control the naturally occurring Vibrio vulnificus bacterial pathogen in shellfish.

According to the FDA, raw oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus can be life threatening or even fatal when eaten by someone with liver disease, diabetes or a weakened immune system.

"We're all for any means of technology that enhances the safety of our product," said Sal Sunseri, co-owner of P&J Oysters and a representative of the Louisiana Oyster Dealers and Growers Association. "While we provide a safe product, we know there are at-risk groups, and that processing methods like freezing, high-pressure treatment and electron-beam irradiation reduce or eliminate the risk for those groups and enhance the overall safety of our product."

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NanoLogix to Exhibit at Food Safety Summit in Baltimore and American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting in Denver

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NanoLogix Inc. (NNLX), an innovator in the accelerated detection, identification and antibiotic sensitivity determination of live bacteria announces that they will exhibit their microbial detection and diagnostic technologies at both the Food Safety Summit in Baltimore 30 April May 2 and the American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting in Denver 18-21 May.

The Company will exhibit at booth 924 in the Baltimore Convention Center, Halls A-C.

Further information is available at: http://www.foodsafetysummit.com/

In Denver, the Company will exhibit at booth 1244 in the Colorado Convention Center, Halls A and B. Further information on the event is available at: http://gm.asm.org/

NanoLogix has posted an operations update for 2012-13 at: http://www.nanologix.com.

About NanoLogix, Inc.

NanoLogix is a biotechnology company focused primarily on rapid diagnostics. Its products offer accelerated detection and identification of microorganisms. In addition to medical and homeland security applications, NanoLogix technology is applicable in pharmaceutical, industrial, veterinary and environmental testing.

Patents granted to NanoLogix can be used in the areas of applied microbiology, soil microbiology and bioremediation, microbial physiology, molecular biology, pharmacology, pharmaco-kinetics, and antibiotic sensitivity

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The Apprentice Is Here To Stay! Lord Alan Sugar Believes Show Has 'Longevity'

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The new series of The Apprentice may be about to begin but it won't be the last series of the popular business reality TV show as Lord Alan Sugar has claimed that the show is here to stay because it has "longevity".

Admitting that whilst he enjoys making the show, the decision to continue to make it is down to the BBC, Lord Sugar told EntertainmentWise at the show's press launch:

"The BBC are the ones who make the decision on this and like any product - and this television programme is a product - they will make a decision on how long it goes by simply the reaction to it in the market place.

"I think The Apprentice has got longevity in it and I think that as long as we can continue to make it interesting with different characters. Every year we get a different bunch of people and a different bunch of scenarios."

The Apprentice Is Here To Stay! Lord Alan Sugar Believes Show Has 'Longevity'

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Admitting that the tasks are more than likely to stay the same, Lord Sugar who was joined by Karren Brady and Nick Hewer continued: "It is difficult with the tasks because they're either selling, buying or negotiating - that's never going to change because that's business. We try to make it more interesting but at the end of the day it's all down to the characters and the candidates and if it's interesting television that the BBC will continue to commission it."

However, the business mogul was quick to note that whilst Junior Apprentice has racked up another BAFTA TV nomination, the BBC still decided to pull the plug on the show. He said: "Interesting enough the Young Apprentice has been nominated for a BAFTA for the second time and the BBC commissioners have decided to not commission it.

"There's some logical thinking there. they could have explained it to me though."

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EarthTalk / Efforts to regulate genetic engineering of crops sacked

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Dear EarthTalk: What is the Monsanto Protection Act and why are environmentalists so upset about it?

Rita Redstone

Milwaukee, Wisc.

The so-called Monsanto Protection Act is actually a provision (officially known as Section 735) within a recently passed Congressional spending bill, H.R. 933, which exempts biotech companies from litigation regarding the making, selling and distribution of genetically engineered seeds and plants.

President Barack Obama signed the bill and its controversial rider into law in March, much to the dismay of environmentalists. It means that Monsanto and other companies that supply the majority of the nation's crop seeds can continue to produce genetically engineered products regardless of any potential court orders stating otherwise. Opponents of genetically engineered foods believe that giving such companies a free reign over the production of such potentially dangerous organisms regardless of judicial challenge is a bad idea -- especially given how little we still know about the biological and ecological implications of widespread use of genetically engineered crops.

Today, more than 90 percent of the corn, soybeans, cotton, sugar beets and canola planted in the U.S. is derived from seeds genetically engineered by Monsanto and other companies to resist pests and thus increase yields. Aviva Shen of the ThinkProgress blog reports that, instead of reducing farmers' use of toxic pesticides and herbicides, genetically engineered seeds are having the opposite effect in what has become a race to keep faster and faster developing "superweeds" and "superbugs" at bay. With Congress and the White House refusing to regulate genetically engineered crops, the court system has remained a last line of defense for those fighting the widespread adoption of genetic engineering -- until now, that is, thanks to H.R. 933.

Monsanto isn't the only seed company heavily into genetic engineering, but it is the biggest and most well-known and spends millions of dollars each year on lobbyists to keep it that way. Critics point out that the company has spent decades stacking government agencies with its executives and directors. "Monsanto's board members have worked for the EPA, advised the U.S. Department of Agriculture and served on President Obama's Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations," reports the group Food & Water Watch. "The prevalence of Monsanto's directors in these highly influential positions begs a closer look at how they're able to push the pro-genetically engineered agenda within the government and influence public opinion."

"The judicial review process is an essential element of U.S law and serves as a vital check on any Federal Agency decision that may negatively impact human health, the environment or livelihoods," reports Food Democracy Now! "Yet this provision seeks an end-run around such judicial review by preemptively deciding that industry can set its own conditions to continue to sell biotech seeds, even if a court may find them to have been wrongfully approved."

Another concern of safe food advocates now is getting the government to require food makers to list genetically engineered ingredients clearly on product labels so consumers can make informed choices accordingly. "Not only is (genetically engineered) labeling a reasonable and common sense solution to the continued controversy that corporations like Monsanto, DuPont and Dow Chemical have created by subverting our basic democratic rights," adds Food Democracy Now!, "but it is a basic right that citizens in 62 other countries around the world already enjoy, including Europe, Russia, China, India, South Africa and Saudi Arabia."

CONTACTS: ThinkProgress, http://www.thinkprogress.org; Food & Water Watch, http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org; Food Democracy Now!, http://www.fooddemocracynow.org.

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Discovery helps explain how children develop rare, fatal disease

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Apr. 30, 2013 One of 100,000 children is born with Menkes disease, a genetic disorder that affects the body's ability to properly absorb copper from food and leads to neurodegeneration, seizures, impaired movement, stunted growth and, often, death before age 3. Now, a team of biochemistry researchers at the University of Missouri has published conclusive scientific evidence that the gene ATP7A is essential for the dietary absorption of the nutrient copper. Their work with laboratory mice also provides a greater understanding of how this gene impacts Menkes disease as scientists search for a treatment.

Humans cannot survive if their bodies are lacking the ATP7A gene, yet children can develop Menkes disease when the gene is mutated or missing. Previously, scientists did not have a good model to test the gene's function or develop an understanding of the underlying causes of the disease symptoms. In his new study, Michael Petris, associate professor of biochemistry, was able to modify mice so that they were missing the ATP7A gene in certain areas of the body, specifically the intestinal track where nutrient absorption takes place.

"These findings help us to understand where in the body the function of this gene is vital and how the loss of the gene in certain tissues can give rise to Menke's disease," said Petris, who is a researcher in the Bond Life Sciences Center and holds an appointment in the Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology. "We want to continue to explore the underlying biology of Menke's disease to determine where we should focus our research efforts in the future. If we know which organs or tissues are most responsible for transporting copper throughout the body, we can focus on making sure the gene is expressed in those areas. This disease is ideal for gene therapy down the road."

Petris found that young mice missing the ATP7A gene in their intestinal cells were unable to absorb copper from food, resulting in an overall copper deficiency that mimics symptoms of Menkes disease in children. Petris says it's vital to ensure that the developing newborns absorb enough copper during the neonatal period when the demand for the mineral is highest.

"Copper is a little-appreciated but essential trace mineral in all body tissues," Petris said. "Cells cannot properly use oxygen without copper; it helps in the formation of red blood cells, and it helps keep the blood vessels, nerves, skin, immune system and bones healthy. Normally, people absorb enough copper through their food. However, in the bodies of those with Menkes disease, copper begins to accumulate at abnormally low levels in the liver and brain and at higher than normal levels in the kidney and intestinal lining."

Newborn screening for this disorder is not routine, and early detection is infrequent because it can arise spontaneously in families, Petris said. Many times, the disease is not detected until the symptoms are noticed, and by that time, it can be too late for any aggressive treatments.

"The clinical signs of Menkes disease are subtle in the beginning, so the disease is rarely treated early enough to make a significant difference," he said. "However, a single dose of copper injected into mice within a few days of birth restored normal growth and life expectancy. Early intervention was critical because treatment that began after symptoms developed wasn't successful."

Petris says that understanding the roles of copper in biology may have far-reaching health implications for the general population because copper underpins many facets of biology, including the growth of cancer tumors and the formation of toxic proteins in Alzheimer's disease.

The development of these mice provides a novel experimental system in which to test treatments for patients with this disease. The early-stage results of this research are promising, but additional studies are needed.

The research was funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health.

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Video Chat with Astronaut Thomas Marshburn, M.D. ’82 from the International Space Station – Video

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Texas Students to Speak Live With Space Station NASA Astronaut

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NASA Expedition 35 astronaut and flight engineer Chris Cassidy aboard the International Space Station will conduct a live air-to-ground talk with students of Fredricksburg High School in Texas at 12:40 p.m. EDT (11:40 a.m. CDT) Thursday, May 2. The event will be carried live on NASA Television and the agency's website.

During the 20-minute event, students will be able to ask Cassidy questions about life, work and research aboard the orbiting laboratory. He began his stay on the station in March.

News media representatives are invited to attend the event, and can do so by contacting Brett Williams at brettw@fisd.org or 830-889-9588. Fredericksburg High School is located at 1107 S. State Highway 16 in Fredricksburg.

NASA activities have been incorporated into classes at the school in preparation for the conversation. Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides them with an authentic, live experience of space exploration, space study, and the scientific components of space travel and possibilities of life in space.

This in-flight education downlink is one in a series with educational organizations in the United States and abroad to improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teaching and learning. It is an integral component of NASA's Teaching From Space education program, which promotes learning opportunities and builds partnerships with the education community using the unique environment of space and NASA's human spaceflight program.

For NASA TV streaming video, schedule and downlink information, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/ntv

For information about NASA's education programs, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/education

For information about the International Space Station, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/station

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Soon we may be able to get student experiments manifest onto station through the CASIS lab. In October, William Gerstenmeir, associate administrator for Human Exploration and Operations, the CASIS lab director, Jim Royston, and even the president of SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell will be coming to Las Cruces to talk about this facility. It is the beginning for taxpayers to participate in a great leap for human knowledge, started in 1984. In his State of the Union address, President Reagan stated, "A space station will permit quantum leaps in our research in science, communications NASA will invite other countries to participate so we can strengthen peace,

The shuttle and the Russian Soyuz, both government developed and operated launch vehicles, ferried the construction materials and "construction worker" astronauts to space to build the ISS. In 2012, with significant private investment after nearly a billion-dollar NASA investment, the privately built Falcon 9 docked its Dragon capsule with the ISS. SpaceX is the first private American launch company to dock with ISS. President Reagan predicted this day would come. And hopefully, we will manifest a New Mexico experiment on ISS.

President Reagan, and all succeeding presidents, supported the public-private partnership for the future of space faring nations. The free world will work in space together. We are still on course. The importance of maturity is that we learn as we age. Visionaries who are builders and partners look to benefit mankind. They understand it takes partners and peace to build. We can't grow and take giant leaps in knowledge if we are at war.

The space station was a post Cold War science and engineering super project. It was a political decision. It was made, in part, to keep the Russian scientists occupied on something as prestigious as being the major builder, along with the United States, in a project of stunning magnitude. Big enough even for the Russians to agree, cooperating was better than competing with the winners of the Cold War. How did we beat the Russians? Not militarily, we beat them with capitalism. The consumer beat the Kremlin. And here is where we, the American public, the mighty consumer have a role to play - we have great power.

Did anyone notice how quickly Congress leapt into action after the air-traffic controller furloughs started on Monday. The FAA says it can shave off $200 million through the furloughs of 47,000 employees, including about 13,000 air-traffic controllers, and that it has few other places where savings can be achieved. The American consumer, the taxpayers, got furious with Congress and it took five working days to fix the problem with the air traffic controller furloughs.

I'd like the consumer - doing business as the American taxpayer, to look at building our nation through positive action. The ISS will create giant leaps in human knowledge. In 2005, Congress designated the U.S. portion of the ISS as a national laboratory. It is finally becoming possible for our students and faculty to use this laboratory facility called the Center for Science in Space - CASIS. We will take the first steps this week in discussing this option with the Las Cruces Public School leadership. Keep looking up.

Pat Hynes works at New Mexico State University for NASA directing the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium. She can be reached at 575-646-6414 or at pahynes@nmsu.edu.

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Space Foundation Student Art Headed for the International Space Station

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TERRAHEART Project Once again Includes Winning Art in Launch to Space

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 30, 2013) -- Digital images of artwork honored by the Space Foundation International Student Art Contest will travel to space this summer and take up residence aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Japanese program called TERRAHEART, which sends student art, poetry and writings into space. This is the second time TERRAHEART has invited the Space Foundation to send student art and the first time the art will travel to the ISS aboard a Japanese rocket. A DVD of the images will be launched by HIIB this summer from JAXA Tanegashima Space Center, in the southern part of Japan.

The Space Foundation 2013 International Student Art Contest invited students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade from around the world to submit original artwork depicting the theme If I were Going ... , resulting in more than 4,700 entries representing 45 countries, including 38 U.S. states and territories - the largest response since the contest began three years ago. Thirty-six works of art were recognized and displayed at the recent 29th National Space Symposium, held April 8-11 in Colorado Springs.

About TERRAHEART

The TERRAHEART project works with teachers in schools and other educational institutions in Japan to stimulate discussion about the future in the context of space. Through classroom activities and interconnected websites, the project explores:

* What kinds of support do we need to help children develop and nurture their powers to live as good inhabitants of the Earth?

* For each stage of their development, how can we strengthen the links between children, their inner selves, other human beings and nature - the Earth or the universe? The connection between the Space Foundation and TERRAHEART was made by the Japan Space Forum (JSF), which coordinates an alliance of industry, government and academia for the development of Japan's aerospace industry. Operating under policies established by the Japanese government, JSF supports research proposals and implements programs to educate and enlighten the public about the aerospace industry as well as provide for the exchange and development of human resources. Space Foundation International Student Art Contest Winners Represent 12 Countries The winners of the Space Foundation International Student Art Contest, whose artwork will travel to space (organized by state and school), are:

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D-DIM Academy, Buena Park Junsu Lee, Grand Prize, 6th-8th grade; 1st Place, 6th-8th grade painting & mixed media Julie Moon, 3rd Place, 6th-8th grade painting & mixed media EDU After School, San Diego Daniel Tsivkovski, 2nd Place, Pre-K-2nd grade painting & mixed media Elite Art Academy, Palo Alto Kathleen Xue, Grand Prize, 9th-12th grade; 1st Place, 9th-12th grade drawing; Space Foundation

Achievement Award Meyerholz Elementary School, San Jose Poem Shiuey, Grand Prize, Pre-K-2nd grade; 1st Place, Pre-K-2nd grade painting & mixed media The Mirman School, Los Angeles Bryan Montenegro, 2nd Place, 3rd-5th grade digital St. James Episcopal School, Los Angeles Edwin SJ Nah, 2nd Place, 6th-8th grade painting & mixed media

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NASA, NSBRI Select 23 Proposals to Support Crew Health on Missions

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WASHINGTON -- NASA's Human Research Program (HRP) and the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) of Houston will fund 23 proposals to help investigate questions about astronaut health and performance on future deep space exploration missions.

The selected proposals are from 18 institutions in 14 states and will receive about $17 million during a one- to three-year period.

HRP and NSBRI research provides knowledge and technologies to improve human health and performance during space exploration and develops possible countermeasures for problems experienced during space travel. The organizations' goals are to help astronauts complete their challenging missions successfully and preserve astronauts' health throughout their lives.

The 23 projects were selected from 100 proposals received in response to the research announcement "Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions." Scientific and technical experts from academia and government reviewed the proposals. NASA will manage 14 of the projects. NSBRI will manage nine.

HRP quantifies crew health and performance risks during spaceflight and develops strategies that mission planners and system developers can use to monitor and mitigate the risks. These studies often lead to advancements in understanding and treating illnesses in patients on Earth.

NSBRI is a NASA-funded consortium of institutions studying health risks related to long-duration spaceflight. The institute's science, technology and education projects take place at more than 60 institutions across the United States.

For a complete list of the selected principal investigators, organizations and proposals, visit: http://go.nasa.gov/10Ox7uw

For information about NASA's Human Research Program, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/exploration/humanresearch/

For information about NSBRI's science, technology and education programs, visit: http://www.nsbri.org

For information about NASA and agency programs, visit: http://www.nasa.gov

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NASA, NSBRI Select 23 Proposals to Support Crew Health on Missions