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Construction to Begin on First Three Sites
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NEON will break ground on three sites starting early Summer 2012: Ordway-Swisher Biological Station in Florida, Harvard Forest in Massachussetts, and Central Plains Experimental Range in Colorado. NEON anticipates funding from the National Science Foundation of approximately $60M for FY2012, which will allow NEON to begin construction on the three sites plus an additional six to eight sites by the end of the year. > More
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NEON, Inc. Welcomes Dr. Russ Lea to CEO Post
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NEON, Inc. has selected Dr. Russ Lea to manage the construction and operations of its continental-scale observatory as Chief Executive Officer. He will begin work at the end of March.
Dr. Lea joins NEON, Inc. from his most recent position as vice president for research at the University of South Alabama (USA), where he managed research growth across the institution, including interdisciplinary research efforts, resource development and orchestration of all phases of research administration. Prior to that, he served as vice president for research at the University of North Carolina and associate vice chancellor for research at North Carolina State University.
"There's a time when technology allows you to do some of the science you've always dreamed of doing. And now, the time has come when it can be accomplished, rather than dreamed," said Dr. Lea. "All of the components are in place: cyberinfrastructure, solid science metrics, infrastructure and sensors, and more. It's impressive, and now it's possible - just like the human genome. That's why I'm thrilled to be joining NEON, Inc. I wouldn't be here otherwise." > Read More About Dr. Lea
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Ringing In Spring With a Blitz
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Project BudBurst is kicking off spring with its first-ever Cherry Blossom Blitz, held from March 20 to April 30, 2012. During this time, citizen scientists will submit observations on the bloom times of cherry blossoms in the only targeted, continental-scale campaign for the collection of cherry blossom data.
It's definitely a year for celebration. Project BudBurst is marking its fifth successful year with an updated mobile application and an online professional development academy for educators. > Read More |
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NEON's History Now Available in Interactive Timeline
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Over the past several months, we have begun poring over meeting notes, videos, photos and logs to create a historical archive for NEON.
It's our story and it's your story! NEON did not come about overnight or without a great deal of thought and discussion. It is the result of the efforts of many dedicated scientists who contributed their time, ideas and expertise over the course of more than a decade.
Have more to add, photos, feedback or ideas? Please email us at news@neoninc.org.
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