Dr. Sally Ride to Present at Two Science Events for Teachers, Students and Parents at Arizona State University

(San Diego, CA) - On March 1, Arizona State University (ASU) will seem more like Arizona Science University when Dr. Sally Ride, America’s first woman in space, blasts onto campus for two Sally Ride Science educational events geared toward upper elementary and middle school teachers, students and parents. Ride is currently president and CEO of Sally Ride Science™, an innovative science content company dedicated to fueling girls’ and boys’ interests in science, math and technology.

 

Educator Institute

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 1, Sally Ride Science presents an Educator Institute, “From Astrobiology to Zoology: Igniting Students' Interest in Science Careers,” at the Mars Space Flight Facility at ASU. The one-day professional development workshop allows teachers to explore practical ways to integrate science careers into their classroom activities. Designed for fifth through eighth grade teachers, the Educator Institute includes hands-on workshops followed by time for teachers to customize lessons and activities for their classrooms. The $30 fee includes a featured talk by Ride, lunch and materials.

 

Sally Ride Science Festival

In addition, from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on March 1, Sally Ride Science presents a science festival for students, parents and teachers at The Barrett Honors College at ASU. The Sally Ride Science Festival features an inspiring talk by Ride, discovery workshops for students given by local scientists and engineers, and workshops for parents and teachers on ways to support students' interests in science and math. The festival also includes a street fair with hands-on activities, booths, food and music.. The $18 registration fee includes the featured talk, workshops, lunch and the street fair.

 

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. Dr. Sally Ride, best known as America’s first woman in space, founded the company in 2001 to create quality programs and products that educate, entertain, engage and inspire. Our programs include Sally Ride Science Festivals, TOYchallenge, Educator Institutes, summer camps, and after-school programs. Our publications include award-winning science books, science career books, and innovative Classroom Sets to supplement science instruction. 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.