Astronaut Sally Ride Invites Girls to Explore Hands-on Science at Science Festival at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.Sally Ride Science Sally Ride Science was founded by astronaut Sally Ride to support the large numbers of girls who are, or might become, interested in science, math and technology. The company creates innovative science experiences for girls that empower them, engage them, and encourage their Festival brings science to life and inspires upper elementary and middle school girls to think about the vast range of careers in science SAN DIEGO San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. -- Dr. Sally Ride Sally Kristen Ride (born May 26 1951) is an American former astronaut who in 1983 became the first American woman to reach outer space.[1][2] She was preceded by two Soviet women, Valentina Tereshkova (1963) and Svetlana Savitskaya (1982). , America's first woman in space, will touch down at University of Colorado University of Colorado may refer to:
The Sally Ride Science Festival, in partnership with The Partnership in Innovative Preparation for Educators and Students (PIPES) at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, will bring together hundreds of upper elementary and middle school girls, parents and teachers for a day of science and socializing. The festival will feature an inspiring talk by Ride and discovery workshops for girls given by local scientists and engineers. While girls learn how to extract DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. from a strawberry, take apart a computer, and search for signs of life on other planets, parents and teachers can attend workshops on ways to support girls' interests in science and math. The festival also includes a street fair with hands-on activities, booths, food and music. Northrop Grumman Foundation is a national sponsor of Sally Ride Science Festivals. Additional sponsorship is generously provided by ConocoPhillips. The cost of the festival is $18 and advance registration is required. The registration fee includes the featured talk, workshops, lunch and the street fair. Scholarships are available. For more information contact Sally Ride Science at 1-800-561-5161 or visit www.sallyridescience.com/festivals. 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. 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. |
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