Join the White House Science Fair (Virtually)

Your Daily Snapshot for
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Today, over 100 students from over 45 states are heading to the White House with their robots, research and new inventions for the second ever White House Science Fair.

We want folks across the country to join the Science Fair virtually -- tell us about your favorite science fair project, watch President Obama tour the Science Fair, and chat with Bill Nye the Science Guy on Twitter:

Find out how you can join the White House Science Fair (virtually).

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Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST).

10:00 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

10:35 AM: The President views science fair projects

11:25 AM: The President delivers remarks at the White House Science Fair [* ]

12:30 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney [* ]

12:45 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch

4:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet with Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta

[* ] Indicates that the event will be live-streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/Live

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