February - March 2008

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In the news

	Danforth Center and Wexford Science & Technology, LLC Break Ground on New Research Park at Danforth Campus
On March 4, the Danforth Center and Wexford Science + Technology, LLC broke ground on the first of three buildings planned for the Bio Research and Development Growth Park at the Danforth Center. To learn more, click HERE.
	Danforth Scientists Projected to Exceed 2008 Grants and Contracts Forecast by $1.3 million
Only several months into the year and Danforth Center scientists are already in line to surpass expected funding projections in 2008. To read the Danforth Center press release, click HERE.
	St. Louis Post-Dispatch Publishes Beachy Letter to the Editor: "Meeting the Need for 'Green' Oils"
Click HERE to read Danforth President Dr. Roger Beachy's recent Letter to the Editor of the Post-Dispatch defending the need for plant-based biofuels research.
	Danforth Center Collaboration with Boston-based Metabolix, Inc. Featured in Post-Dispatch Article
On February 8, 2007, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch featured an article on the Danforth Center's new collaborative project with Metabolix, Inc., a Boston-based company. To read the article, click HERE.

Center Spotlight

		Danforth Center Science and St. Louis Region Highlighted in Premiere International Journal
One of the world's premiere scientific journals, Nature, recently profiled the growth of the St. Louis Biobelt. The article is available in the Nature archives at www.nature.com.
			Honorable Mentions: Center Leaders Receive Recognition
	Danforth President Named one of St. Louis' Most Influential
	The St. Louis Business Journal named Danforth Center President Dr. Roger N. Beachy one of the Most Influential St. Louisans. Dr. Beachy was one of four panelists invited to speak at the recognition breakfast on March 12.
	Danforth Center COO Appointed to St. Louis Fed's Agribusiness Council
	Danforth Center Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President Sam J. Fiorello was appointed to the Agribusiness Industry Council of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. To read the media release on the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank Web site, click HERE.
			In Case You Missed It...
			Center Leadership Delivers 2008 "State of the Center" Address
			On January 23, 2008, Danforth Center President Roger N. Beachy, Chairman William H. Danforth, and Chief Operating Officer Sam J. Fiorello highlighted accomplishments and outlined new and continuing initiatives. To download an audio or video recording of the event, click HERE.
			Dr. William H. Danforth Begins 2008 Conversations Series with Special Program
			On February 28, Danforth Center Chairman Dr. William H. Danforth spoke with Center Friends and guests about the founding growth, and future of the Danforth Center. To listen to the program, click HERE.

Upcoming Events

For more information, email development@danforthcenter.org

	Monday, April 7, 2008 - The Donald Danforth Society Presents: ABC News Correspondent Bill Blakemore speaking on "The Psychologies of Global Warming and the Hard Realities We Face."
Join ABC News Anchor Bill Blakemore for a thought-provoking evening as he shares observations drawn from years in the field. Bill Blakemore has lead ABC's coverage of climate issues, and gained a unique perspective from his travels around the world reporting on environmental issues. For more information about Bill Blakemore, click HERE. To register for the event, click HERE.
		Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - Conversations Program "Let's Talk About Water: Policies and Politics" with Dr. Otto Doering
Join Otto Doering (Professor of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University) and featured guests for a program with a focus on water availability, quality, and the politics surrounding this issue. For more information on Dr. Doering, click HERE.
		Thursday, August 28, 2008 - Conversations Program "Let's Talk About Biofuels" with Andy Taylor
Join keynote panelist Andy Taylor, CEO of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and a distinguished panel of speakers for a discussion about the future of biofuels and our new biofuels institute. For more information about Andy Taylor, click HERE.
		Sunday, September 28, 2008 - Danforth Center 10th Birthday Party!
Join the Danforth Center for this community open house celebrating ten years of service to plant science, the St. Louis Region, and the world! Learn about our founding and mission, tour the facilities, participate in science activities, tour Monsanto's Mobile Technology Unit - and more!
		Saturday, October 4, 2008 - PLANTASIA
Danforth Society Members, mark your calendar for this yearly gala celebrating the Center's success and those who make it possible! You won't want to miss this very special evening celebrating ten years of Danforth Center science.

Plant Facts

	DID YOU KNOW?
KMOX 1120's radio show "Hansen's Garden Hotline with Mike Miller" is broadcasting four of its programs from the Danforth Center. The first broadcast ran on Saturday, March 8 and the three remaining broadcasts will occur on April 12, June 14, and September 9. For more information on the show, which is on the air from 8-11 a.m. every Saturday morning, click HERE. For a full schedule of upcoming Danforth Center events, click HERE.