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MARCH 30, 2012
USNA PROFESSOR RECEIVES ONR YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD Naval Academy naval architecture and ocean engineering professor Carolyn Judge was one of 26 university professors selected from a record number of applicants for the Office of Naval Research’s Young Investigator Program March 26. The ONR YIP is one of the oldest and most selective scientific research advancement programs in the country. Its purpose is to fund early-career academic researchers – called investigators – whose scientific pursuits show exceptional promise for supporting the Navy and Marine Corps while also promoting their professional development and psychology. The 26 winners this year were selected from a pool of more than 350 candidates.
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MIDSHIPMEN SPEND SEMESTER IN UKRAINE
A group of Naval Academy midshipmen who studied in Ukraine last semester recently shared their experiences with their fellow students during a Saturday Morning Training presentation in Rickover Hall. > > A RT I C L E
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MID SELECTED FOR NCAR LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
Midshipman 2nd Class Caitlin Fine was selected for the National Center for Atmospheric Research Undergraduate Leadership Workshop, a five-day program that informs students about opportunities in atmospheric sciences. >>NCAR.EDU
NAVY WINS COLLEGIATE PISTOL CHAMPIONSHIP
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CLASS OF 2017 APPLICATIONS OPEN APRIL 1
Applications for the Naval Academy Class of 2017 open April 1. Find out what you need to know to make yourself a competitive candidate to become a Naval Academy midshipman. > > A RT I C L E
WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP ON THE JOB
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theTrident ANNOUNCEMENTS
MILITARY CHILD WHEEL-A-THON
Celebrate Month of the Military Child at the new Child Development Center by participating in the Wheel-AThon April 26 at 2:30 p.m. Young children in strollers or wagons; older children can trike, bike or scoot around the course. Helmets are required. Vehicles can be decorated in advance. Refreshments will be provided. Eligibility is restricted to children enrolled at the CDC and their family members. Call 410-293-9390 by April 24 to register.
ARMED FORCESVACATION CLUB
Active duty, retired and reservist military members, DoD civilians, and USNA contractors can book affordable space-available vacations through the AFVC. Participating resorts are domestic and international. Visit http://www.afvclub.com or call 800-724-9988 and reference NSA Annapolis account #111 to earn a rebate that MWR Annapolis uses to support base programs. Call 410-293-9207 for more information.
MONTHLY YARD S A L E
The next MWR Annapolis yard sale takes place April 21 in the Navy Exchange parking lot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for table or space is $10. Vendor registration is required one week prior. Call 410-293-9200.
USNA’S WILDERNESS LEADERSHIP TRAINING
The National Outdoor Leaderhip School’s leadership expeditions for the Naval Academy are field-based, leadership practicums. These courses are designed to support and compliment the classroom leadership curriculum offered through the Academy’s Leadership, Ethics And Law Department.
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