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 July marks the end of the Space Shuttle program, with the final flight of STS-135 Atlantis. Its four person crew will deliver some of the final items to the International Space Station.  This is a new era for space exploration...a new opportunity for the country and its children. 

 

The next generation space vehicles will require innovation from knowledgeable people.  It represents a chance for those involved in educating our youth to begin to groom those new scientists, engineers and mathematicians for the challenges ahead.

 

We are excited about the future!

 

Bernard A. Harris, Jr. 

 


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July 2011
THIS MONTH IN...
THF IN THE NEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS

THIS MONTH IN....

EDUCATION:

  

Council of Great City Schools announces the 2011 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Math & Science Scholarship Winners!

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ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp Alum invited to participate in National Science Fair to be held in D.C.

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The Klentzman Intermediate School in Houston, Texas becomes the first site to utilize the Online Learning Center.  

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HEALTH:  

 

The Trust for America's Health, in conjunction with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, releases their 2011 report on the threat of obesity in America.  

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WEALTH:  

 

Financial Finesse recently released a report on the gender gap in financial literacy.  

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THF IN THE NEWS

 

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Dr. Harris talks about the future of NASA with the Houston Chronicle

 

JUNE EMBHSSC IN THE NEWS:  

 

AISES/University of New Mexico 

Central State University

Florida A&M University

Lamar University 

Prairie View A & M University

Southwestern Oklahoma State University 

University of Houston 

University of Oklahoma 

University of South Alabama

University of Virginia 

 

Visit our camp locator map and click on any university for a full listing of their 2011 News! 


UPCOMING EVENTS

2011 ExxonMobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp Season Continues!


July 10 

Opening Day for New Jersey Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, Southern University, Temple University, University of Alaska-Anchorage, and University of Arkansas - Little Rock

 

July 17 

Opening Day for Texas Tech University, University of Texas - Arlington, University of Texas - Pan America

 

July 18

Opening Day for University of Southern California 

 

July 24 

Opening Day for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Worcester Polytechnic Institute 

 

July 31 

Opening Day for Oregon State University  

 

About The Harris Foundation

Founded in 1998 by Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr., The Harris Foundation, Inc. (THF) is a 501 (c) (3), non-profit organization based in Houston, Texas, whose mission is to invest in community-based initiatives to support education, health and wealth. THF supports programs that empower individuals, in particular minorities and others who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged, to recognize their potential and pursue their dreams. Through our interactive STEM education, health and wealth programs, we prepare students and communities for a world of infinite possibilities.
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