Evan B. Forde Weekend in Jacksonville – August 15-16th
Hi Jermyn:
Thank you for the remarkable work your organization provided to make Evan B. Forde Weekend a reality in Jacksonville. From the Mayor’s support to Congresswoman Corrine Brown’s endorsement below, it could not have been possible without you.
This message (below) was sent to all of the NOAA employees from the Deputy under the Secretary of Commerce, Dr. Rick Spinrad.
Congressional Awardee
“AOML scientist Evan Forde received a Congressional Commendation earlier this month from Florida Congresswoman Corrine Brown for his many years of commitment and contributions to science education in the United States and recognized him as “one of our nation’s leading African-American scientists and explorers. Evan received the commendation in Jacksonville, FL, where he is involved in activities designed to improve school curricula related to science education and heighten student nterest in oceanography, mathematics, and other earth sciences. Congratulations, Evan!”
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Evan B. Forde and Jermyn Shannon El pose for the camera in Jacksonville, Florida
[Jermyn] I want to encourage your continued involvement in the creation of quality learning experiences for the youth of our nation. I am particularly grateful for your contributions, commitment and dedication to making the initial People of Color Science and Invention, Inc. outreach activity in Jacksonville a success. The seed of interest in science education and scientific endeavors could not have been successfully planted without you! I am blessed to have something to offer the young folks by generating interest in science and even more blessed to have met and worked with you!
Sincerely,
Evan B. Forde
Research Oceanographer
NOAA/AOML/Office of the Director
4301 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, Fl 33149
WEB PAGE: http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/forde/
