Last Friday the team here at eGFI was lucky enough to visit the Solar Decathlon on the mall in Washington, D.C. Check out our photos after the jump.

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Girls Inc., DC invites middle school girls from the DC metro area to come meet 8 successful women in diverse Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers from a variety of organizations in the DC metro area. Girls will meet with the women in small groups (2-4) and get a chance to ask questions about their careers, their paths, and their lives.

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“Harry Potter: The Exhibition” offers fans a firsthand look inside the wizard’s magical world and the opportunity to experience the amazing craftsmanship of more than 200 authentic costumes and props from all six of the Harry Potter films. As guests journey through the 10,000-square-foot exhibit space, they are transported to the world of Harry Potter through several themed vignettes based on the film sets, including the Gryffindor common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Forbidden Forest, a Dark Forces area, and the Great Hall. The exhibit is currently traveling the country with the next stop at the Museum of Science, Boston, beginning October 25.

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The 2009 Solar Decathlon officially opens today in Washington, DC. Sponsored by the Department of Energy, the decathlon is a competition in which teams of college and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar powered house. The house must produce enough electricity and hot water to perform all the functions of a typical home, in addition to charging the battery of an electric car.

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WHAT IS A T-STEM CENTER? T-STEM stands for the Texas Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics initiative. Our T-STEM Center is part of the Texas High School Project, which is working to improve STEM education and the college readiness of students in Texas.

The Texas Tech T-STEM Center specializes in pre-college engineering as an area of emphasis in the research and development of the resources and services we provide. We offer a range of innovative, research-driven professional development, curriculum, and support services to all Texas schools.

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