| Open for Questions with Dr. Sally Ride - Today at 4 PM EDT Today, Dr. Sally Ride, former astronaut and first American woman in space, will be taking questions from students across the country on the importance of getting a strong education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects and discussing how her education helped her in her career. Submit your questions for Dr. Ride via our webform and tune in at 4 PM EDT to watch the discussion on WhiteHouse.gov/live. Photo of the Day 
President Barack Obama holds open the door to the Oval Office for U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, National Economic Council Director Larry Summers, and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner after his statement on the economy in Rose Garden of the White House, Sept. 15, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) View more photos. Today's Schedule In the morning, the President will deliver remarks at the President’s Export Council meeting in the East Room. In the afternoon, the President will make an announcement on the expansion of his "Educate to Innovate" initiative to improve science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in order to better prepare students to lead in the 21st century economy. The President will be joined by leaders who are at the forefront of innovation in the world of science, technology, engineering, and math. All times are Eastern Daylight Time 9:45 AM: The President delivers remarks at the President’s Export Council meeting  10:15 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Economic Daily Briefing 10:45 AM: The President and the Vice President receive the Presidential Daily Briefing 11:15 AM: The President meets with senior advisors 12:15 PM: The President and the Vice President have lunch 12:45 PM: The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony 2:30 PM: The President meets with Senator Menendez and Representatives Velazquez and Gutierrez 2:30 PM: The Vice President meets with staff of the Middle Class Task Force and policy experts on the middle class 3:25 PM: The President will make an announcement on the expansion of his "Educate to Innovate" initiative 4:00 PM: Open for Questions: Dr. Sally Ride answers students' questions on science, technology, engineering and math education 4:05 PM: The President departs the White House en route Andrews Air Force Base 4:20 PM: The President departs Andrews Air Force Base en route New York 4:30 PM: The Vice President will meet with Senator Arlen Specter 5:15 PM: The President arrives in New York 6:15 PM: The President delivers remarks at an event for Connecticut Attorney General Blumenthal 7:45 PM: The President attends an event for the DNC 9:40 PM: The President departs New York en route Andrews Air Force Base 10:35 PM: The President arrives at Andrews Air Force Base 10:50 PM: The President arrives at the White House Indicates Events that will be livestreamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. President Obama on Small Business Jobs & Tax Cuts: "We Don't Have Time for Any More Games"
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