[Click here for the official version.]March 14, 2014

Dear PGSS Alumni and Parents:

It is with great pleasure that I write to express my sincere appreciation for all that you have done to restore
the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences (PGSS) program at Carnegie Mellon University.

Since 1982, students from across Pennsylvania have benefited from the opportunities that PGSS has
afforded them, such as studying advanced science topics with university faculty, working collaboratively
with their peers across the Commonwealth, conducting original research, and presenting their work in a
scientific symposium.

I am grateful to PGSS Campaign Inc. for its leadership in partnering with Governor Corbett and restoring
PGSS in 2013 by raising half of PGSS’ operating budget in order to continue its mission into the future.
I recognize that the PGSS program provides students with a life-changing educational enrichment
experience, creates new opportunities for their future, and promises to strengthen science education in
Pennsylvania through the leadership alumni exhibit when they return to their high school.

For these reasons, I encourage you to support the PGSS Campaign during upcoming fundraising efforts.
Your dedication to the PGSS program is a true testament to the personal impact the program has had on
your life.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education is proud to partner with PGSS Campaign Inc. to continue the
mission of PGSS and maintain the program for Pennsylvania students in 2014 and beyond.

I am grateful for your commitment to help us ensure that the opportunities you enjoyed will continue to
be offered to many more deserving, talented Pennsylvania students.

Sincerely,

Govenor Corbett's budget which will affect PGSS 2015 has come out. We need you to contact your legislators ASAP! If you have not received a mailing, please e-mail janet.hurwitz@pgssalumni.org to get the details.

Volume 28 is now available at the Journal Archives.

Just a reminder that PGSS 2014 applications must be postmarked by January 31.

The 2014 Application is now available at http://www-pgss.mcs.cmu.edu/.

Check out what the PGSS 2013 students were up to this past summer and what they had to say about their experiences.

David Reiley, president of the Board for the PGSS Campaign and the Alumni Association, received the award for Exemplary Service to PGSS from the Director of PGSS, Dr. Barry Luokkala, at the closing ceremonies of PGSS 2013. 

59 students were challenged for 5 weeks at Carnegie Mellon in ways they've never been before and formed friendships that will last a lifetime. Thank you to all who helped to make this possible. Work has already started for 2014 and beyond. We welcome volunteers and donations.