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Watch: Science at the White House

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Monday, April 22, 2013

Watch: Science at the White House

Today, President Obama will host the 3rd Annual White House Science Fair and celebrate the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country.

This year's Science Fair will showcase student projects like an economically-viable algae biofuel, a robot that paints with watercolor, a computer program that improves cancer detection and many more.

Watch the event at 11:30 a.m. ET on WhiteHouse.gov/ScienceFair.

In Case You Missed It

Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog:

Weekly Address: America Stands with the City of Boston
President Obama speaks to the American people about the act of terror at the Boston Marathon that wounded dozens and killed three innocent people on Monday, and says that through it all, Boston’s spirit remains undaunted and Americans have proven they refuse to be terrorized.

President Obama: "We've Seen the Character of Our Country Once More"
President Obama commends the response from the state and local police and federal investigators after law enforcement makes an arrest in the Boston Marathon bombings.

West Wing Week: 04/19/13 or "Selflessly. Compassionately. Unafraid."
Last week, the President responded to the terror attack in Boston, met with AmeriCorps volunteers, invited the Wounded Warrior riders to the White House, and for the first time, asked a citizen to deliver the weekly address.

Today's Schedule

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

10:45 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing

12:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney