FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN ASTRONAUT TO WALK IN SPACE
TO HELP MADISON 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 Madison 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.
On the
first stop of his national 2009 “Dream Tour presented by ExxonMobil,” Dr
His story provides a powerful backdrop to
bring his Dream Tour to students in cities across America including Atlanta,
Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Miami, Mobile,
Oakland and Seattle.
WHEN: Friday, February 27, 2009
8:10 a.m.
9:20
a.m. *best visuals at this time
WHERE: Madison Middle School 3429 45th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
VISUALS: Dr. Harris and students doing a demonstration on life in the
space shuttle.
WHY: F 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 21st century.