Monday, March 5 at 9:00 a.m. – The Senator will speak at the Delaware Sustainable Chemistry Alliance Summit. The second annual summit will showcase sustainable chemistry research, development and commercialization efforts at Delaware universities and companies. The emerging technology platforms identified at the 2011 workshop will be highlighted, including water purification and re-use, and products and processes employing renewable raw materials. 15 Innovation Way, Newark, DE – Open to press.
Monday, March 5 at 12:00 p.m. — The Senator will attend the Sussex County Science Fair. For the past two decades, the Sussex County Science Fair has provided an important venue for students to share how science, math and engineering can be exciting as well as fun, while also opening their eyes to career possibilities in these fields. Biden Center, Cape Henlopen State Park, DE – Open to press.
Monday, March 5 at 4:00 p.m. — The Senator will preside over the Senate until 6:00 p.m. Washington, D.C. – Open to press who wish to sit in the Senate Gallery.
Monday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. — The Senator will attend the 2012 New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. The focus of this year’s dinner will be “a positive outlook for economic recovery.” During the dinner, there will be presentations for the Dr. Wallace M. Johnson Community Service Award, the Board Member of the Year Award, the Free Enterprise Award, and the William V. Roth, Jr., Citizenship Award. Doubletree Hotel, 700 King Street, Wilmington, DE – Open to press.
Tuesday, March 6 at 2:00 p.m. — The Senator will meet with members of the Delaware Farm Bureau visiting Washington. U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. — Closed to press.
Tuesday, March 6 at 4:45 p.m. — The Senator will appear live on WDEL with Allan Loudell. Press can listen live at 1150 AM or wdel.com.
Tuesday, March 6 at 5:00 p.m. – The Senator will speak at a reception held by the American Small Manufacturers Coalition. The American Small Manufacturers Coalition is a trade association of manufacturing extension agents who work to improve the innovation and productivity of America’s manufacturing community. Senator Coons is a member of the Senate Manufacturing Caucus and a strong believer that expanding America’s manufacturing sector will improve our economy and create high-quality middle-class jobs. HC-5, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C — Closed to press.
Wednesday, March 7 at 4:45 p.m. — The Senator will meet with two Delaware students participating in the U.S. Senate Youth Program. Established in 1962 by a U.S. Senate Resolution, the Senate Youth Program is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. The program provides student leaders from each state an opportunity to spend a week in Washington learning about the three branches of the federal government. 325 Russell Senate Office Building, Kennedy Caucus Room, Washington, D.C. – Open to press.
Thursday, March 8 at 8:30 a.m. – The Senator will speak at a Science Coalition breakfast in Washington. Attending as an honored guest of the University of Delaware, Senator Coons will talk with a group of university representatives about the importance of science and energy research and funding. The Monocle Restaurant, Washington, D.C. – Closed to press.
Thursday, March 8 at 10:00 a.m. – The Senator will attend a Senate Judiciary Committee business meeting. The Committee will mark-up the SAFE DOSES Act during the meeting. Senator Coons is a cosponsor of the legislation, which will help stem the increasing rise in prescription drug theft. 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. – Open to press.
Friday, March 9 at 9:30 a.m. – The Senator will preside over the Senate until 12:00 p.m. Washington, D.C. – Open to press who wish to sit in the Senate Gallery.
Friday, March 9 at 12:30 p.m. – The Senator will speak at the Brookings Institute. The Senator’s remarks will explore the role of innovation and ingenuity in the future of American foreign policy and national security. Brookings Institute, 1775 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. – Closed to press.
Saturday, March 10 at 12:00 p.m. — The Senator will walk in the Wilmington St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Coons family’s dog, Riley, will accompany the Senator.
Note: Schedule is subject to change
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