Dream Tour Stop at Detroit's Scott Middle School This Friday

FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN ASTRONAUT TO WALK IN SPACE TO HELP SCOTT MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ACHIEVE DREAMS

Math and Science are Keys to Unlocking Future

WHAT:  Dr Bernard Harris, the first African American astronaut to walk in space, will talk with students at Brenda M. Scott Middle School about reaching for the stars as well as their own personal potential through the problem solving skills they learn in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Dr. Harris will entertain sixth, seventh and eighth grade students about his adventures in space while also motivating them to achieve their own goals.

During this stop of his 2009 national “Dream Tour presented by ExxonMobil,” Dr. Harris will formally announce this year-long tour which will makes stops at middle schools in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Miami, Mobile, Oakland and Seattle, as well as Detroit.

 WHEN:      Friday, March 20, 2009

                9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (Best Visuals at 10:00 a.m.)

WHERE:    Brenda M. Scott Middle School - Gym

               18400 Hoover
               Detroit, MI 48205

 Enter and check in the front door; then continue straight and the gym will be located on the right side of the hall just past the cafeteria.

                                                               

VISUALS: Dr. Harris and students doing a demonstration on life in the space shuttle. 

 WHY:From humble beginnings in San Antonio, Dr. Harris fulfilled his dreams with hard work and tenacity and wants to inspire students around the U.S. to believe in themselves and “shoot for the stars.”  Strong math and science coursework provides students with the skill sets they will need to succeed in the 21^st century.