Magnet Foundation Newsletter: Winter 2017

Action Alert: The 2017-18 MCPS Budget includes proposed cuts that may affect the Magnet - please contact your representatives!

Winter 2016-17 News:

• • Foundation News: 2016 fundraising and grants; new initiatives for 2017

  • Magnet News: Science Talent Search, math competitions, and more

  • Alumni News: New roles, new research, and new books and interviews

• Features:

  • Matías Duarte: A distinguished alumnus speaks with seniors about design at Google

  • Science Talent Search Success: Looking back on the Magnet's Science Talent Search winners

  • 2017-18 MCPS Budget Cuts: How to get involved in advocating for the Magnet

  • Silver Chips shares student perspectives on politics and the presidential election:

    • Who can you trust?: The rise of fake news means you can’t believe everything you read

    • Deciding the presidency based on 538 people: Why the Electoral College is no longer necessary, relevant or fair

    • 'Nasty Women' storm the capital: Over 500,000 gathered in D.C. to protest Trump

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