Dear All
 
It would be great to get some mathematicians up into the Famelab. Apologies for the short notice - especially for the London heat.
 
Best wishes
 
Caroline

From: Sheppard, Susannah [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 01 March 2007 15:11
To: Caroline Davis
Subject: Nesta Famelab

Dear Caroline,
 
This is a fantastic national science competition promoting science communication but there is very little time left before it starts - the first heat is in London on 6th March! It would be great if you could think of a way of your society being made aware of this so they can come along and enter.
 
Thank you for your help,
 
Susannah Sheppard
 
 
 

 

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The 2007 winner will win £2000, a two-week internship with Channel 4 and a host of speaking engagements.

 

There are seven regional heats around the country:

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