Sally Ride Science, Time Warner Cable Kansas City and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) are teaming up to inspire young women to explore the exciting world of science. The Sally Ride Science Festival will take place from 12:30 to 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 at the UMKC Swinney Recreation Center, 5030 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
The Sally Ride Science Festival will bring together hundreds of upper elementary and middle school girls, parents and teachers for a day of science and socializing. The festival features discovery workshops for students given by local scientists and engineers, as well as workshops for parents and teachers on ways to support students’ interests in science and math. The festival also includes a street fair with hands-on activities, booths and music. A highlight of the festival will be an inspiring talk by astronaut Dr. Linda Godwin, a veteran of four space flights with more than 38 days logged in space. Dr. Godwin was born in Cape Girardeau, Mo., but her hometown is Jackson, Mo.
The $15 registration fee includes the featured talk, workshops and the street fair. For more information, contact Sally Ride Science at 1-800-561-5161 or visit www.sallyridescience.com.
About Sally Ride Science:
Sally Ride Science is an innovative science content company dedicated to fueling girls’ and boys’ interests in science, math and technology. Dr. Sally Ride, best known as America’s first woman in space, founded the company in 2001 to create quality programs and products that educate, entertain, engage and inspire. Our programs include Sally Ride Science Festivals, TOYchallenge, Educator Institutes, summer camps and after-school programs. Our publications include award-winning science books, science career books, and innovative Classroom Sets to supplement science instruction. Our publications and programs bring science to life and show kids that science is creative, collaborative, fascinating and fun. For more information go to www.SallyRideScience.com. or call 1-800-561-5161.
About the University of Missouri-Kansas City:
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), one of four University of Missouri campuses, is a public university serving more than 14,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UMKC engages with the community and economy based on a four-part mission: life and health sciences; visual and performing arts; urban issues and education; and a vibrant learning and campus life experience.
About Time Warner Cable-Kansas City System:
Time Warner Cable in Kansas City (NYSE: TWC) offers the most advanced cable television, high-speed Internet service, Road Runner and Digital Phone to more than 600,000 homes and businesses in the seven-county Kansas City metropolitan area. Time Warner Cable employs 900 people in its various Kansas City locations and provides free service to more than 550 schools. Time Warner Cable Metro Sports is Kansas City’s only 24 hour all sports network. Time Warner Cable Business Class offers a full complement of business communications tools to small and medium-sized businesses and enterprise-sized companies. Its data, voice, video and security solutions are enhanced by award-winning customer service and local support teams. Time Warner Cable is on the Web at www.twckc.com.
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