Atlantis Flies!
The successful launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis on mission STS-110 Monday, April 8, occurred at 4:44 p.m. The seven-member crew has a full load of activities ahead after docking with the International Space Station. Four spacewalkers will be attaching the S0 truss with the Mo-bile Transporter to the U.S. Lab. The installation begins the third phase of Station assembly. Atlantis is scheduled to land at KSC April 19.

Earth Day Presentation
The start of the Environmental & Energy Awareness Week celebration April 22 will begin with an Opening/Awards Ceremony in the Training Auditorium at 10 a.m., featuring a presentation by David B. Struhs, Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. April 22 is also Earth Day. Struhs will discuss the Governor's Energy Budget Priorities. Appointed Secretary by Governor Jeb Bush, Struhs oversees Florida's environmental regulatory and law enforcement programs, the acquisitions and management of public lands, including an extensive system of state parks, and the development and regulation of Florida's water resources through the state's water management districts. Upon his arrival in Florida, Secretary Struhs became chief strategist and advocate for the passage of Governor Jeb Bush's "Florida Forever" Plan, the largest conservation land program in the world. Florida's State Parks currently hold the National Park and Recreation Association's Gold Medal, having been voted the best state parks system in America. Please join us in welcoming Secretary David B. Struhs to the Kennedy Space Center.

Judges Needed
This year's Technology Student Association (TSA) Annual State Conference and Competi-tion will be held April 24-27 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Daytona Beach. With nearly 60 different competitive events, the need for judges is overwhelming! There are approximately 29 different events for high school students and 28 events for middle school students. Determination of date(s)/time(s) depends on the event. For a listing and brief description of the events (as well as approximate timeframe), please e-mail patricia.ermerins-1@ksc.nasa.gov Names must be turned in by April 19.

Did You Know?
The next Environmental Health Month Brown-Bag Lunch Seminar being held Friday, April 12, will be on the topic of Indoor Air Quality. For more information about these seminars, please see the flyer at http://sgs.ksc.nasa.gov/sgs/sites/other/chs/ehs/home/files/ehs/flyer.pdf or contact Robin Kramer at 867-3672 or e-mail Robin.Kramer@jbosc.ksc.nasa.gov. A pamphlet on the seminar topics is now available at the Occupational Health Clinic (OHF), Launch Area Clinic (LAC), and Space Area Clinic (Visitor Complex), and also through the Health & Wellness Web site http://sgs.ksc.nasa.gov/sgs/sites/other/chs/occmed/hewmain.htm. Or contact Carol Roth at 867-3414 or e-mail Carol.Roth@jbosc.ksc.nasa.gov.