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NASA TechRise Student Challenge: Submissions due Nov. 1

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The NASA TechRise Student Challenge is a national contest to design an experiment to be tested on a NASA-sponsored high-altitude balloon. Teams must include at least four students in grades 6-12 and one school employee. Sixty winning teams will each be given $1500 to build the experiment, support from mentors, and a spot for their experiment on a flight.

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National Fossil Day at the Harvard Museum of Natural History, Oct. 13

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The Harvard Museum of Natural History (26 Oxford Street, Cambridge) is celebrating National Fossil Day on Sunday, October 13, 1-4PM. Harvard paleontologists will present their research and favorite fossils through short talks and table-top presentations. All ages are welcome, and regular museum admission rates apply. Free event parking is available at the 52 Oxford Street Garage.