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Fort Vancouver student takes top tech prize
Fort Vancouver's winning team including Baker, in the middle. Daysha Baker, a sophomore from Fort Vancouver High School, won the highest honor given at SEMI High Tech University, a $1000 scholarship. Baker was one of 34 young women representing 15 Oregon and Southwest Washington high schools participating in the three-day, High Tech U program held at Intel, SolarWorld, and Portland Community College (PCC). Baker was selected for her ability to excel in a high-tech career, including her attitude and skill at working as part of a team.
High Tech U is an industry-driven math and science-based career
exploration program, produced and presented by the SEMI Foundation
in partnership with the sponsoring companies' employees. High Tech
U aims to connect sophomores and juniors who may have unrealized
potential in math and science to the array of careers in science,
technology, engineering and math. Students conduct hands-on
experiments in statistics, mathematics, electronics, nanotechnology,
solar and alternative energy technologies, specific technology
aspects of the sponsoring business, and problem solving. Students
also attend sessions on educational pathways and career planning and
participate in mock interviews with company representatives.
"While we are seeing more females with
math and science backgrounds entering the workforce, they are still
under-represented in the sciences,"Brian Janecek, a senior recruiter
at Solar World said. "It's important to introduce girls to the
possibility of high-tech careers early in their education."
Companies interested in
co-sponsoring the Clark Country program should contact Brandi
Stewart-Wood at 360-567-3170.
John A. Harrison John A. Harrison became intrigued with Mona Bell Hill in the 1980s when he was covering the Columbia River Gorge for The Columbian.That fascination resulted in A Woman Alone: Mona Bell, Sam Hill and the Mansion on Bonneville Rock. He will discuss the book that uncovers some of the mystery around Hill at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, at the Clark County Historical Museum, 1511 Main Street. The one of the First Thursday Museum After Hours events and admission is free. Entrepreneur Sam Hill was entranced by Mona as well, building her a mansion overlooking the Bonneville Dam in 1928. The museum is located in Vancouver’s 1909 Carnegie Library building, and admission is free from 5 to 9 p.m. the first Thursday of each month February through November for First Thursday Museum After Hours. News Briefs The Nutter Foundation is accepting community grant applications. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations that focus on youth development programs. In 2009, the foundation awarded more than $100,000. Applications are available online at www.nutterfoundation.org. <> The city of Vancouver is seeking applicants for a full-term position on the new Clark County Arts Commission. The 11-member commission will work to enhance and support the growth of the local economy through collaboration among patrons of the arts, artists, the business community, service groups and schools. Applications are due on April 5. Contact Cara Cantonwine at 360-487-8630. <> Those interested in attending the Clark County Mural Society's "Art on the Block" on Thursday, April 8, at the Vancouver Marketplace are asked to RSVP by April 5 to Lynn Krogseng, 360-852-1165 or via e-mail at lynn@krogseng.com. <> Admission to the Marshall Lecture on Thursday, May 20, is free, but tickets are required and seating is limited. Jonathan Jarvis, the director of the National Park Service, is the speaker. The lecture begins at 11:30 a.m. at Hudson's Bay High School, 1206 East Reserve Street in Vancouver. Tickets can be printed from the Fort Vancouver Reserve Trust's Web site at www.fortvan.org. <> State transportation officials are reminding Washington drivers that April 1 is the deadline for removing studded snow tires. The fine for driving after April 1 with studded tires is $124. The deadline is the same in Oregon. <> Construction in Truman and Fisher-Mill neighborhood parks is scheduled to start in early April. Work on the Bosco Farm park will add paved and unpaved trails, a playground and picnic tables. Improvements planned for Vandervort Park include a loop trail, playground, a basketball half court, and benches. <> The Board of Clark County Commissioners is seeking a resident of the unincorporated area to fill a new position on the Clark County Law and Justice Council. The new position is open to Clark County residents who live outside city or town boundaries. Council members include the sheriff, prosecutor, medical examiner and representatives of the courts, defense bar and the Washington State Patrol. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a letter of interest and resume by 5 p.m., Friday, April 23, 2010. They should be mailed to Jennifer Clark, Board of Clark County Commissioners, P.O. Box 5000, Vancouver 98666-5000 or e-mailed Jennifer.clark@clark.wa.gov. Calendar
Clark County commissioners meet
Tuesday, March 30, at 9:45 a.m. at the Clark County Public Service
Center.
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Clark County residents will be able to
recycle block foam for free from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April
3, in the Fishers Landing Transit Center Parking Lot, 3510 SE 164th
Ave.
Tuesday on the air VHA: Housing Matters (3-7) — 6:30 p.m. CVTV 21 Clark County Planning Commission (3-18) — 7:14 p.m. CVTV 21 Community Calendar Links Tuesday, March 30, 2010 HeadlinesLinks to news of local & national significanceHospital merger eyes fast track | - Cami Joner, The Columbian Event brings service providers together to help homeless - Scott Hewitt, The Columbian Pearl Jam giving $210K to offset carbon emissions | - The Seattle Times Russia Mourns Attack Victims and Considers Its Response - The New York Times
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