NIH Brings Science to the People at the USA Science & Engineering Festival

By kcollins on October 20, 2010.

Find the full schedule of NIH events here But can't miss some special stage shows like the director of NIH, Dr. Francis Collins performing!

This weekend, October 23 and 24, NIH will bring our science to the people at the inaugural USA Science and Engineering Festival ExpoExternal Web Site Policy in Washington, D.C. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 1,500 interactive exhibits and 75 stage shows will be held across four downtown DC locations on and near the National Mall. Details on the festival websiteExternal Web Site Policy, including a mapExternal Web Site Policy.

Here's the lowdown on all of the exciting activities from NIH:

Special Stage Shows

Saturday, Oct. 23, 10:30 a.m. - A Winning Meal with the Biggest Loser Wilson Plaza Stage

Sunday, Oct. 24, 2:00 p.m. - Dr Francis Collins, Scientific Rockstarat National Mall Stage

Find information on their booths here: Freedom Plaza - Booths 1500 through 1509 External

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