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Here's what's going on at the White House today.         DAILY SNAPSHOT Monday, May 19, 2014             Featured Science! Next week, the White House will be filled with robots, science projects, and more. Students from around the country are headed to the 2014 White House Science Fair hosted by President Obama, and we couldn't be more excited. With students from a broad range of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) competitions, this year's Fair will include a specific focus on girls and women who are excelling in STEM and inspiring the next generation with their work. We're just a week away from the 2014 White House science fair -- learn more. President Barack Obama gets down on his hands and knees as he looks at the inner workings of a robot that plays soccer, built by a team from Blue Bell, Pa., as he tours science projects on display in the State Dining Room of the White House. President Obama hosted the White House Science Fair for winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions. October 18, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)       Top Stories Making Full Use of America's Talent For all of the progress women have made in the 20th century -- gaining the right to vote, becoming nearly half of the workforce, and increasing their education -- there is still work to be done to remove barriers that limit us from making full use of our nation's talent in the future. READ MORE In Case You Missed It: The President and Vice President Stop By a Shake Shack Last Friday, President Obama and Vice President Biden stopped by a local Shake Shack for burgers, and spoke briefly about the need for Congress to pass transportation funding. READ MORE Weekly Address: Working When Congress Won't Act In this week's address, the President discussed actions to expand opportunity for more Americans, with or without the help of Republicans in Congress, including his Administration's efforts to cut red tape for major transportation infrastructure projects. READ MORE       Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Time (ET) 12:30 PM: The President and the Vice President meet for lunch with Combatant Commanders 1:00 PM: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney 7:30 PM: The President delivers remarks and answers questions at a DCCC event   Facebook     Twitter    |   More Ways to Engage Sign Up for Email Updates Privacy Policy  Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111