BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Sandy Springs Education Force 3rdAnnual STEM Event \;kick s off at North Springs Charter High School on February 6\, 2013\nThis ye ar&rsquo\;s focus: Health Science and Technology!\nThe Sandy Springs Edu cation Force (SSEF) in partnership with Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is kicking off their 3rdannual STEM event featuring Health Scienc e and Technology at North Springs Charter High School on Wednesday\, Feb ruary 6\, 2013.This year&rsquo\;s event begins a month-long focus by SSE F\, on inspiring and exposing students to the many fascinating opportuni ties in the fields of health care and technology where\, according to th e Bureau of Labor Statistics\, 10 of the top 20 fastest-growing careers will be found.\nThe event at North Springs begins at 5:30pm with a sneak peek at numerous interactive technology exhibits. At 6pm a special prog ram begins in the school&rsquo\;s theatre. Host Donna Lowry\, WXIA Educa tion Reporter\, will moderate a Ga Tech student panel\; Dr. Marlene MacL eish of Morehouse School of Medicine will be honored for her work in the Sandy Springs public schools\; renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Tommy Thomas f rom Emory University Hospital will give the keynote address. This will b e followed by a reception at 7pm and an opportunity to talk with current GA Tech students\, several of whom are former NSCHS students doing rese arch in Tech labs\; the interactive exhibit area will be open until 8pm. Fulton schools' superintendent Dr. Robert Avossa will be among the gues ts.\nAccording to Lorie Lewis\, SSEF board member and event chair\,&ldqu o\;what excites me about this event is seeing students&rsquo\; eye light up when they interact with the exhibits and become aware of the opportu nities in STEM\, particularly this year in health science and technology . We want them\, and the community\, to say\, Wow!&rdquo\;\n&ldquo\;Nort h Springs is the perfect venue for the kick off because of their program s in math and science and health science. Many students are members of H OSA\, the national organization for future health care professionals and will be helping throughout the event. Also\, several North Springs grad uates\, \;will be among the GA Tech students showcasing research the y&rsquo\;re doing now. The interactive technology exhibits are cutting-e dge and we're pleased to be able to bring them to students and the Sandy Springs community."\nAccording to GTRI&rsquo\;s Principal Research Asso ciate and Division Chief\, Leigh Fitzpatrick McCook\, &ldquo\;we&rsquo\; ll have exhibits from several GTRI labs here including AVLS\, the Automa tic Vehicle Location System which can track and direct emergency vehicle s in a disaster and Laser Fest\, which is very interactive. Kids can lea rn about lasers by manipulating light. They love it. We&rsquo\;re excite d for students to see research as we do it\; to see technology move from the lab to the field.&rdquo\;\n&ldquo\;The Shepherd Center will have th eir Eye Gaze technology on display which makes it possible for some peop le who can&rsquo\;t move or speak to communicate remotely\, added Lewis. The Marcus Autism Center and Cisco Systems will also display a &lsquo\; Telemedicine&rsquo\;exhibit that helps reach children with autism early. //\nMore information and to RSVP\, the event is free but seating is lim ited\, more information can be found at www.SandySpringsEducationForce.o rg. North Springs Charter High School is located at 7447 Roswell Rd. in Sandy Springs. More information about the school at www.northspringshigh .com.photo caption: jpg URL:http://sandysprings.patch.com/events/stem-iii-event-on-health-science -and-technology-kicks-off-at-north-springs-charter-high-school SUMMARY:STEM III Event on Health Science and Technology kicks off at Nort h Springs Charter High School LOCATION:North Springs Charter High School: 7447 Roswell Rd NE\, Atlanta\ , GA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR