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Topic: Francis French honored by San Diego AIAA
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Robert Pearlman
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From: Houston, TX
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posted 05-24-2008 10:23 AM
   
San Diego Air & Space Museum release quote:
Education Director Honored for Contribution to Aerospace EducationThe San Diego Air & Space Museum is proud to announce that Francis French, Director of Education, received San Diego's "Outstanding Contribution to Aerospace Education" award from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, in a special ceremony on 22 May, 2008. French is being honored for his work heading the Museum's education efforts to interest and engage a new generation of audiences in science, technology and engineering, as well as his prior work in science education at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Sally Ride Science, and his popular science books "Into That Silent Sea" and "In the Shadow of the Moon."
"We've been delighted to have Francis spearheading our efforts to make our Museum and programs even more appealing and accessible to general audiences, and giving students and family audiences an even greater range of exciting, relevant and hands-on experiences in science, history, engineering and technology," said Jim Kidrick, Museum President and CEO.
Congratulations Francis! |
bruce
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From: Fort Mill, SC, USA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 05-24-2008 03:02 PM
This is fantastic news! Most heartfelt congratulations Francis!All best,
Bruce Moody |
Lunar rock nut
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From: Oklahoma city, Oklahoma U.S.A.
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 05-25-2008 08:00 AM
Applause, thumbs-up and attaboy Francis.Congratulations from Oklahoma! Terry |
cspg
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From: Geneva, Switzerland
Registered: May 2006
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posted 05-25-2008 09:24 AM
Congratulations, Francis!Chris. |
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posted 05-25-2008 09:49 AM
Congratulations Francis... |
randy
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From: West Jordan, Utah USA
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posted 05-25-2008 11:09 AM
Congrats Francis!Randy |
Sy Liebergot
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From: Pearland, Texas USA
Registered: May 2003
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posted 05-25-2008 09:18 PM
A high honor, indeed! Congratulations, Francis. Well deserved!
Sy |
spacekid2
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From: San Diego, CA, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 05-26-2008 02:09 AM
Francis,How awesome is that! You deserve it Francis. All the events that you and your staff have put on have been outstanding. Please keep up the great work. Paul Schultz |
space1
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From: Danville, Ohio
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 05-26-2008 05:22 AM
Here, here! Fantastic honor, Francis!------------------
John Fongheiser
President
Historic Space Systems, http://www.space1.com |
heng44
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From: Netherlands
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 05-26-2008 05:27 AM
Francis, you deserve it! Congratulations.Ed Hengeveld |
FFrench
Member Posts: 3161
From: San Diego
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 05-26-2008 10:18 PM
Thanks so much, everyone! It was certainly an honor to be selected for this. |
Aztecdoug
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From: Huntington Beach
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 05-26-2008 10:49 PM
Way to go Francis! That rocks.------------------
Kind Regards Douglas Henry Enjoy yourself and have fun.... it is only a hobby!
http://home.earthlink.net/~aztecdoug/ |
MCroft04
Member Posts: 1634
From: Smithfield, Me, USA
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 05-27-2008 10:03 PM
An award definitely deserved!!!!!! |
Jay Chladek
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From: Bellevue, NE, USA
Registered: Aug 2007
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posted 06-03-2008 10:57 PM
Now it is going to go to his head even more.  Seriously, it is very well deserved Francis. Congrats! |
East-Frisian
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From: Germany
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted 06-03-2008 11:16 PM
Congrats too from Germany. |
lm5eagle
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posted 06-04-2008 01:26 AM
What a worthy honour and so very well deserved. Sincere best wishes from one of your most avid readers.Andy |
WAWalsh
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From: Cortlandt Manor, NY
Registered: May 2000
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posted 06-04-2008 01:41 PM
Francis,Well done and well earned. Congratulations. |
ColinBurgess
Member Posts: 2031
From: Sydney, Australia
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 06-11-2008 06:24 PM
This recognition of Francis's efforts and his contributions to the San Diego Air and Space Museum and elsewhere have been recognised by our publishers. Colin |
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