posted Jul 26, 2014, 2:08 PM by Jeremy Hurwitz
 Fantastic news for PGSS 2015! Thank you TeamPA for recognizing the importance of PGSS and making it possible for us to run PGSS again next year. Thank you to the Department of Education and to the Governor for securing this funding.
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posted May 20, 2014, 9:11 PM by Jeremy Hurwitz
Congratulations to Michael Bechich (North Allegheny) Ben Catalano (Greensburg Central Catholic), and Derek Wang (North Allegheny), all PGSS 2013 alums, who won first, second and third place in the SACP College Chemistry scholarships!
Scholarships are based on Annual ASC Secondary School Chemistry Contest scores, high school academic information, SAT scores and essays. Derek won a $20,000 scholarship, while Michael and Ben each won a $12,000 scholarship. |
posted May 20, 2014, 9:07 PM by Jeremy Hurwitz
Saturday, April 19th, a group of about ten PGSS alums from 1986 through 2008 met up at the Frye Museum in Seattle. Many hadn't met and got to know each other - even those who just met found they had friends or acquaintances in common. Discussion topics ranged from economics research, symmetry in mathematics, and social computing to painting the fence, mattress jousting, and how long it took to fall asleep on the car ride home with our parents from PGSS. We hope to organize another reunion soon and continue to build attendance. Thanks to Rehana Rodriguez for organizing and to Heather Garbes for the photo!
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posted Mar 21, 2014, 6:39 PM by Jeremy Hurwitz
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[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, Carolyn C. Dumaresq, Ed.D.
Acting Secretary of Education
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posted Feb 9, 2014, 5:48 PM by Jeremy Hurwitz
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. |
posted Jan 26, 2014, 5:20 PM by Jeremy Hurwitz
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Date: Monday, February 24, 2014 Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Burns & Levinson, LLP 125 Summer Street, 8th Floor Boston, MA 02110
Cost: FREE!
Host: Zachary Gates (PGSS 1997) Please join fellow PGSS Alumni for appetizers, drinks, and networking at the PGSS Alumni Spring Reunion in Boston! Guest Speaker: David Reiley (PGSS 1986); President, Board of Directors David will give a fundraising update and talk about the future of PGSS and the key role of alumni and friends in that future. Video montage of PGSS programs from previous years
We look forward to seeing you in Boston!!! |
posted Jan 26, 2014, 5:19 PM by Jeremy Hurwitz
posted Jan 26, 2014, 5:18 PM by Jeremy Hurwitz
Just a reminder that PGSS 2014 applications must be postmarked by January 31. |
posted Nov 26, 2013, 6:28 PM by Janet Hurwitz
Thanks everyone who participated and made this fundraising drive such a success. We raised over $50K!!
** October 18th - November 15th **
Over the next 30 days, PGSS alumni from the 1980's, 1990's, 2000's, and the Class of 2013 are competing against each other to raise money to support our Annual Fund to keep PGSS alive for future deserving students.
Giving to the Annual Fund infuses PGSS Campaign, Inc. with the resources that empower us to support college-level instruction, room & board, classroom materials & equipment, and guest speakers.
Click on the fundraiser link below and help support PGSS with your donation today! |
posted Oct 22, 2013, 9:12 PM by Jeremy Hurwitz
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