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  1. Good example of diversification opportunities that may help bridge the Shuttle Workforce Gap - NASA's NSLD... http://bit.ly/7umpI9
  2. BioFlorida Conference: Biotech entreprenuers/researchers seek out David Day, Tech Licensing Director at UF re: commercializing technologies.
  3. Similar to biotech, new aerospace companies seeking FL economic incentives should look to leverage SBIR funds http://bit.ly/3JCDXr
  4. 4 World-class Biotech research institutes say they came to FL because of Funding ($1B), Workforce, Education System, and Community Support
  5. Recurring theme at BioFlorida conference: strong STEM education, especially at K-12 levels, is important to the viability of the industry
  6. From BioFlorida Conference in Orlando - Biotech experts suggest good schools are key to attracting new jobs, as well as retention...
  7. Life/bioscience researchers check out this website for assistance w/commercializing and bringing research to market: http://bit.ly/3dn654
  8. Wages of school teachers are likely not on par with aerospace, but the opportunity to impact students may appeal to aerospace professionals.
  9. Walt Griffin of Seminole Public Schools discussing the need for high-end STEM in elementary schools - opportunity for some shuttle workers?
  10. At BioFlorida Conference in Orlando. Deborah German, M.D. (Dean of UCF Med School) estimates $460M biotech economic impact on region by 2017
  11. Florida Schools - follow the "Butterflies in Space" experiment aboard the International Space Station at http://bit.ly/oTDWd
  12. Starfighters signs Space Act Agreement with NASA-KSC. Great news for Florida commercial space! http://bit.ly/43Eeu8
  13. Congresswoman Kosmas & Congressman Posey introduce legislation to encourage commercial spaceflight industry in Florida http://bit.ly/3isHJo
  14. SF asks FL teachers to participate in letter writing campaign to President Obama supporting space exploration and STEM http://bit.ly/3ynMRs
  15. Had productive dialogue during a Florida Today editorial board yesterday. Look forward to upcoming mtgs w/Orlando Sentinel & Florida Trend.
  16. Florida Today interviews Space Florida President Frank DiBello re: insights into the future of Florida's space strategy http://bit.ly/QH4bj
  17. 46 Florida teams registered to participate in the Mars Experiment Design Competition! Proposal deadline is 10/30/09. http://bit.ly/uPPL1
  18. Today is the deadline for FL high schools to submit experiment ideas for Mars Desert Research Station! http://bit.ly/uPPL1
  19. Just 5 days left for FL high schools to submit experiment ideas for the Mars Desert Research Station program! www.spaceflorida.gov/mars.php
  20. Florida High Schools - send your experiments to Mars Desert Research Station! Deadline to apply 9/30. www.spaceflorida.gov/mars.php