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BRASHEAR LP AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE AT PJAS
 

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, February 7, 2002: Over the past 3 years, Brashear has provided the Award for Excellence in Earth and Space Science at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) Conference. Now in its 68th year, the PJAS attracts students from over 100 schools and has played a pivotal role in encouraging junior high and high school students to research some of the most fun and interesting topics, such as "The Mystery of the Black Hole", "Are Brace Wearers More Cavity Prone?" and "The Mathematics of Snowflakes."

On February 2, 2002 at the PJAS Conference, Brashear COO Dawn Rucker, shook hands with a young scientist and awarded him with a $100 prize. Hailing from Allderdice High School in Squirrel Hill, the 9th grader's science topic was "An Analysis of the Energy Spectrum of Cosmic Rays."
 

The PJAS has been a success over the past 68 years due to a diverse group of supporters across many disciplines. The supporters are interested in taking an active role to influence the young minds of today who will one day shape America's technological and scientific future. Some of Brashear's counterparts in this program are Intel Science Talent Search, American Nuclear Engineer, and the Society of Women Engineers. Another important group are the volunteers who act as judges at the event. This year, BLP sent 5 judges: Bill Arnold, Joe Birsa, Tom Lehecka, Jason Mizgorski and Bill Verbanets.
 

The judges ensure that the students' research was constructively critiqued and scored in (1) analytical approach, (2) experimental method, and (3) scientific thought. Brashear is proud to take an active role in this extraordinary event.

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Recognized for world-class optics technology, L-3 Brashear designs and produces complex electro-optical and electro-mechanical systems and instrumentation for the commercial and defense markets. The company delivers proven, accurate, and reliable products from concept through design, manufacture, test and life cycle support. These systems are based on core skills in precision motion systems, advanced design, analysis and fabrication technology.
 

For more information about L-3 Brashear, visit www.L-3Com.com

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