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1999 ANNUAL REPORT


We Were There…

National Science Teachers Association Meeting
— Boston, MA

State Affiliates Network Meeting
— Boston, MA

Veta Visit: Michigan State University
Annual open house for College of Veterinary Medicine. School and all facilities are open for public tours and demonstrations.
— Lansing, MI

Oakland University
— Rochester, MI

Freedom Tour Press Conference
— Ann Arbor, MI

IACUC Meeting
The Charge & the Challenge
— Plainsboro, NJ

Western Michigan University
— Kalamazoo, MI

Michigan Science Teachers Association 46th Annual Meeting
— Detroit, MI

Midwestern Area Science Teachers Association Meeting
— Windsor, Ontario

AALAS National Meeting
— Indianapolis, IN

State Affiliates Network Meeting
— Indianapolis, IN

THE YEAR’S HIGHLIGHTS

18th Annual Meeting & Educational Symposium
Molecules to Mammals: Transgenic Research & the Ethical Implications

Bennett J. Cohen Educational Leadership Award
Senator John J.H. Schwarz, M.D., President Pro Tempore

Science Education Award
Juliann Lyon, South Lyons Middle School

MISMR Board Achievement Awards
Robert P. Pittman, Ph.D. & Christine S. F. Williams, B.V.Sc., M.R.C.V.

9th Annual Essay Contest for Middle & High School Students
The Importance of Biomedical Research
Winners: Claire Gunton, Middle School & Diane Fayette, High School

Crisis Management Workshop
Assessing the risk, pre-crisis planning, and crisis response

Political Advocacy Day
Get to know Michigan legislators

USDA Response
Regarding environmental enhancement of non-human primate

Monitoring the Pulse
Briefings sent to MISMR membership covering current issues, policies, and legislature focusing on biomedical research

Website Expansion
New web address: www.mismr.org

MISMR Office Moves

Year-end Stats…
  • Over 11,100 hits on MISMR website since 1998
  • Website generated over 600 requests for additional information via email
  • Over 10,000 pieces of literature distributed
  • Over 150 volunteers dedicated their time to promote MISMR educational programs
  • Over 300 students from over 100 schools participated in MISMR Annual Essay Contest

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MISMR members strongly support humane animal study in research. We hope that likeminded citizens will join us in working for rational public policy that assures the continued appropriate use of animals in the course of good science.