Feb 6, 2010

The Value of Science, Improving the Quality of Life

Filed under: Programs - Partner — Jillian @ 11:02 am

Saturday February 6, 2010

Reception – 5:30 p.m.
Program – 6:30 p.m.

Museum of Science and Industry
57th and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, Illinois

The HistoryMakers and the Museum of Science and Industry present:
The Value of Science, Improving the Quality of Life

A panel discussion and live interview with five of the nation’s leading African-American scientists.  This event is part of a National Science Foundation grant with the purposes of increasing awareness of the contributions of African American scientists and raising interest in and understanding STEM disciplines.
Featured speakers:

·         Dr. Joanne Berger-Sweeney
·         Dr. Edwin Cooper
·         Dr. Erich D. Jarvis
·         Dr. Roderic Pettigrew
·         Dr. Luther S. Williams

Moderated by: Rick A. Kittles, Ph.D.

Master of Ceremonies: Cliff Kelley, WVON

Musical entertainment provided by: Sue Conway and Friends

Please RSVP by Friday, January 29, 2010
Timothy Turner
312.674.1900
tt@thehistorymakers.com

Co-Sponsors: Chicago Council on Science and Technology, Association for Women in Science, Project Exploration, and the University of Chicago Medical Center

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