Public Discussion on Higher Education/Zócalo Public Square

Carnegie Corporation President Vartan Gregorian

September 19--Washington, DC-- Zócola Public Square,  an innovative online and event organization provides live discussions and presentations of current events.  A panel discussion hosted at the National Press Club provided a lively presentation entitled, "Can the Next President Put Public Universities on Top?

University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman 

Panel member UCLA Chancellor Gene Block during the wine reception after the panel discussion. 

Tech notes: Seems my most recent assignments required shooting in available light.  Making friends with the production crew is vital to get information about the lighting in the room.  During the presentation shot at 4000 ISO and 3000K.  Knowing these numbers help to make quality images with my Nikon D800.

All images Copyright 2012 Laurence L. Levin 
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The Optical Society

September 12, 2012--Washington, DC-- The Optical Society along with 3 other science associations, presented the report, Essential Technologies for Our Future: Optics and Photonics Leading the Way.  Secretary of Energy, Dr. Steven Chu was the keynote speaker.  OSA Vice President Philip H. Bucksbaum is with Dr. Chu on stage.

Craig Barrett, Retired CEO/Chairman of the Board, Intel Corporation addresses the event.
A panorama image incorporating 4 images. click on image to enlarge

Held in the Horizon Ballroom at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, the lighting was mostly fluorescent and weak.  Shooting at 12,800 ISO and correcting the color temperature to 2600K, with noise reduction really helped to make quality images.  Shot on a Nikon D800.

Photography copyright 2012 Laurence L. Levin
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A Celebration of Science

Cora Marrett, Deputy Director, National Science Foundation was part of the
STEM Education & Job Prospects for Young Investigators panel 

September 09, 2012 --Washington, DC--The Milken Institute hosted panel discussions throughout the weekend entitled A Celebration of Science. Each panel had leaders from scientific and policy organizations.  There were lively discussions about the future of the biosciences.  I worked with the Milken Foundation a long time ago, glad they found me again.

The Panel entitled, The Coming Age of Precision Medicine.

Each panel was videotaped and lasted 40 minutes.  There were four panels held concurrently in different rooms.  The staging and recording of each panel was produced by Vision Matrix Productions, Inc.  Their work was seem less; the staging, video and audio were excellent.  Color temperature was 4500K.  It made my picture taking smooth.  All images shot with a Nikon D800 at 4000 ISO.  Adjusted in Photoshop and used the Noise Reduction Filter.

Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the panel entitled, Investment Opportunities in Medical Research.

Photography copyright 2012 Laurence L. Levin

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A Student's Perspective

One of my students, Paul Shalonis, has taken video and photo classes at Northern Virginia Community College-Alexandria Campus, shares his class experiences.

Filmed and edited by Laurence L. Levin.  Shot with a Nikon D800 and edited with FCPX.

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Young Leaders Council

July 21--Bloomington, IN--Erica Brody explains The Young Leaders Council, a new Best Buddies International advisory group.  The initial meeting occurred at the 23rd Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference.  Also viewable on YouTube

Video shot on a Nikon D800 and edited with FCP X

Video and Edited by Laurence L. Levin
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"A Good Man" book signing party

June 08, 2012--Chevy Chase, MD--A book signing party at the home of Tim Shriver  and Linda Potter. Mark Shriver signs his book "A Good Man" The story of his father Sargent Shriver.

Mark addressing the 200+ attendees.

Mark signed over 250 books. 

Photography copyright 2012 Laurence L. Levin
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Marco's 7th Birthday Party

June 09, 2012--Silver Spring MD--Colorful decoration, sunny & warm day, good friends and family gather to celebrate Marco Garcia's 7th Birthday.

The pool party

Marco and his friends.

Piñata 

The Cake

Photographs copyright 2012 Laurence L. Levin

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Hyannis Port Challenge

Anthony Shriver at the start of the 100 mile ride.

June 02, 2012--Boston/Hyannis Port, MA--The Best Buddies Challenge Hyannis Port is 100, 50, 20 mile bike ride from the Kennedy Library to Craigsville Beach near the Kennedy Compound.  This event raised over $4 million dollars to support the goals of Best Buddies.  

 The pack at the 20 mile mark.

Buddy pair Ian Clemence Shreiner & Dave Micalizzi ride the 100 miles

At the concert with the band Plain White T.

Photography copyright 2012 Laurence L. Levin

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Tom Brady Football Challenge

Tom Brady

June 1, 2012--Harvard Stadium, MA--Thousands attended the Tom Brady Football Challenge to benefit Best Buddies.  The start of the weekend activities to raise awareness for the Best Buddies' Mission.  Brady led both teams to an exciting game.  

Trying to evade defenders, Louis Sciuto leaps through the line.

 Alex O'Brien and his buddy Verne Troyer 

The Tailgate party food prepared by Guy Fieri and Patrick Whelan

Photography Copyright 2012 Laurence L. Levin

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Idealism in Action Gala

May 23--Ronald Reagan Building Washington, DC--City Year DC 2012 Idealism in Action Gala to benefit City Year and honor the 2012 Idealists of the Year.

Table center pieces

City Year DC Team Leader Gavin Ware

City Year DC Executive Director Jeffrey Franco 

2012 Idealist Award Honorees

Lifetime of Idealism Award Honoree Bill Couper receiving his Red CityYear Jacket

Photography Copyright 2012 Laurence L. Levin
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A 500+ attendees in the Ronald Reagan Building Atrium with limited available light, the Nikon D800 comes to the rescue.  Most shots made at 4000ISO, with the help of PS5 & Bridge, the images look great.

Best Buddies Virginia Friendship Walk

May 19, 2012--Oakton High School, Vienna, VA--Best Buddies Virginia Audi Challenge Kick-off and Run/Walk

 Warm up with Laurent Amzallag

 Doing it with Debbie Alsado, Event Chair

Buddy pair Tim Rabbu and Michael Helme welcome the crowd. 

 The walk begins

The 1 mile walk

 David Guas, BBVA Board member and chef Bayou Bakery prepared the burgers.

 Cupcakes provided by Tommy McFly, Fresh 94.7 

All photos copyright 2012 Laurence L. Levin
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Chicago Panoramas

 View from the steps of the Shedd Aquarium

Millenium Park 

click on image to enlarge

Using a Panasonic Lumix shot these panoramas, one with a tripod the other handheld.  Stitched together with Photoshop CS5 (Automate~Photomerge).

copyright 2012 Laurence L. Levin
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The College Board

April 30, 2012--Washington, DC--The College Board hosted a webcast at the Newseum to introduce the Completion Arch website. The Completion Arch, an innovative, free web-based tool which collects, organizes and explains the vast amount data currently used to measure community college student progress and success.  Roberto J. Rodriguez, Special Assistant to the President for Education was the keynote speaker.

William Truehart, President and CE0, Achieving the Dream, Kevin Dougherty Community College Research Center

 Rosemarie Nassif, U.S. Department of Education

Moderator Kay McClenney, Director of Community College Survey of Student Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin.

Photos shot with a Nikon D800 & D300 at ISO 2500.  The room had four light sources: sunlight, tungsten and fluorescent.  Color correction done with Bridge and Photoshop CS5

Photography copyright 2012 Laurence L. Levin

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Astrid Nathalie Quinceañera

April 28, 2012--Lodge at Little Seneca Creek, Maryland--My friend's niece, Astrid Nathalie Garcia's Quinceañera.  A family affair celebrating her 15th birthday, commemorating the transition from childhood to maturity. The entire event was planned and organized by Eduardo Estrada.  (E2 Events)

All photos shot with a Nikon D800 at 12800 ISO on Program Mode

All photography copyright 2012 Laurence L. Levin
www.LLLevin.com