This document summarizes a meeting to discuss the SMILE Science U.S. project, which aims to stimulate public interest in science through new media produced from national laboratories. It provides background on SMILE's history and goals, potential media outlets and funding sources. Next steps include developing endorsement letters, budgets for three media prototype projects including a web portal and traveling exhibit, and grant proposals to fund projects showcasing energy stories from NIF and LLNL.

1. October 9, 2009 Overview to LLNL SMILE Science U.S.

3. SMILE Science U.S. background

12. SMILE Science U.S. Mission Statement

15. Two out of three -- not bad!

17. Potential Alliances

19. Potential Media Outlets

21. Potential Funding Sources

23. SMILE Science U.S. Where We Are Now

24. Working Draft

29. What do you need from us?

30. October 9, 2009 Thank you for your time SMILE Science U.S.