Letter from Gary Robinson Dear Friends, Do research, develop a hypothesis, exhibit flexibility, overcome obstacles, summarize your finds in a graphic presentation and defend your work in front of judges. An excerpt from a job description? Possibly. But it also describes the experience of a student who has done a science project. The Synopsys Outreach Foundation was founded to give more students the opportunity to learn about - and get excited about - science. Project-based learning is one important way to take the fear out of science and make it fun, while simultaneously teaching skills applicable to any job or academic discipline. The Synopsys Outreach Foundation is committed to providing more opportunities for local students and their teachers to experience the wonders of science. I invite you to explore this web site and learn more about our Foundation's programs and successes. -Gary Robinson President, Synopsys Outreach Foundation Gary Robinson with Nobel Laureate and former Vice President Al Gore in San Francisco