15th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Math and Science Celebration

2008 Math and Science Celebration
Friday, January 18, 2008
8:30-1:30pm
Pacific Science Center

About

450 fourth graders from six area elementary schools will attend the celebration. UW student volunteers will serve as tour guides for the event, leading groups of children through the Pacific Science Center exhibits and a laser show. UW student volunteers also play the role of mentor to young children who may not see college in their future. The school children will also hear a motivational presentation from local engineering professionals who will speak about the importance of education, overcoming barriers as well as an array of opportunities that exist in math, science, technology and engineering.

The event, held each January, honors the work and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Math and Science Celebration was founded by Dr. Constance Rice in 1992. The program is sponsored by Microsoft and coordinated by Seattle Public Schools, UW Engineering Advising & Diversity Center and Women in Science and Engineering Program, and the Pacific Science Center.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

If you are interested in volunteering at the 2007 Math and Science Celebration, please send email to Rahel Gebreab at rahel@u.washington.edu. To reach us by phone, call 206-543-1770.