Video: President Obama Launches a Marshmallow Cannon

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

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Yesterday, President Obama hosted the second-ever White House Science Fair, featuring robots in the Blue Room, rockets in the Red Room,and marshmallow cannons in the State Dining Room, showcasing the talents of next generation of scientists, engineers, inventors, and innovators.

President Obama got the chance to shoot a marshmallow across the State Dining Room using 14-year-old inventor Joey Hudy’s "Extreme Marshmallow Cannon":

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Harnessing Science, Technology & Innovation to Promote Global Development
Answering President Obama’s call to harness science technology, and innovation to spark global development, Administration officials announce initiatives from across the government to generate new solutions to long-standing development problems.

Protecting Taxpayer Dollars by Strengthening SNAP
The USDA has launched the Fighting SNAP Fraud website to root out abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Don’t Mess With Texas … Science Students
At the White House Science Fair, two Texas teams epitomize the President’s call for “hands-on” learning to help up America’s game in STEM education.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

10:30 AM: The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

11:00 AM: The President meets with senior advisors

12:45 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney

2:00 PM: The President attends the Democratic Senate Caucus Retreat

4:00 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of State Clinton

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