October - November 2008

The Danforth Center has so much for which we are thankful.

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we are pleased to share with you a special message from our Chairman, Dr. William H. Danforth, about our many blessings.

Please click HERE to read Dr. Danforth’s letter.

We join Dr. Danforth in giving thanks for the success of our Center and our scientists, and the ongoing support of our Friends, volunteers, and staff. Without your interest and efforts, we wouldn't be able to share such wonderful stories, month after month. And of course, thanks for staying with us as our vine grows!

In the news

	Danforth Center Once Again Named Top Place to Work
	The Danforth Center was one again included in The Scientist's "Best Places to Work - Academia" rankings. To read the press release, click HERE.
	Danforth Center and the RCGA Co-Sponsor Program at the Center for Evergreen Energy
	The Danforth Center and the RCGA are partnering with the Center for Evergreen Energy on the program "High Yield Pathways for Production: A Center for Evergreen Energy Symposium on Biodiesel Feedstock," to be held at the Danforth Center on Friday, November 21. For more information, click HERE.
	Danforth Center Birthday Party Draws Thousands to Danforth Center Campus for Celebration
	On September 28, 2008, an estimated 5,000 people attended the community open house celebrating the Danforth Center's tenth anniversary. To view photos from the event, click HERE. For additional media coverage, click HERE.

Center Spotlight

		Danforth Center Science Advisory Board Members, Scientist Recognized by American Society for Plant Biologists
		Science Advisory Board member Dr. Luis Herrera-Estrella received the American Society for Plant Biologists' Leadership in Science Public Service Award for outstanding contributions to science and society at the ASPB meeting in May. For more information on Dr. Herrera-Estrella, click HERE.
		Science Advisory Board member Dr. Tuan-hua David Ho has become president-elect of the American Society for Plant Biologists. To learn more about Dr. Ho, click HERE.
		Danforth Center Principal Investigator and Director of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Institute for Renewable Fuels, Dr. Richard Sayre, was featured in a recent ASPB newsletter for his work on the BioCassava Plus project.
		Danforth Center Friends Committee Chairman Emeritus Honored as "Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisan"
		Newell S. "Jim" Knight, Chairman Emeritus of the Danforth Center Friends Committee, was named one of St. Andrew's Resources for Seniors System's "Ageless-Remarkable St. Louisans." To learn more, click HERE.
		Danforth Center Announces New Director of Public and Government Affairs
	Karla Goldstein joined the Danforth Center as the new Director of Public and Government Affairs. To learn more about Karla, click HERE.
		In Case You Missed It...
		Check out video coverage of the November 18 Conversations  Program "Let's Talk About...St. Louis: An Emerging Leader in Plant and Life Sciences" HERE.

Plant Facts

	DID YOU KNOW?
Dr. Richard Sayre, the Danforth Center's Director of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car  Institute for Renewable Fuels at the Danforth Center, recently set the record straight on the Web site "Triple Pundit" when he was asked to talk about using algae to develop biofuels. To check out the article, click HERE.