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The MathWorks and Boston’s Museum of Science Bring Traveling Programs to Natick Classrooms
“Mobile” Science Programs Directly Connect Children to Science and Technology
NATICK, Mass. - (12 Jan 2009)
The MathWorks and Boston’s Museum of Science today jointly announced a collaboration that will bring the Museum’s traveling programs into the Natick Public Schools during the first half of 2009. Designed to bring science enrichment programs directly into schools, the traveling programs will be introduced to several Natick public schools beginning on January 7, 2009, and feature an array of live presentations focused on physics, chemistry, astronomy, and animal sciences.
“The current economic climate makes it challenging for public schools to expand field trip programs and other learning opportunities outside the classroom. This program provides schools with an effective means of furthering students’ interest in the sciences without having to travel,” noted Annette Sawyer, director, education and enrichment programs, at the Museum of Science.
The traveling programs’ content is specifically designed for elementary and middle school students, with presentations that are aligned with what is being taught in their classrooms.
“This is a world-class program that will serve as a strong complement to our existing science curriculum,” said Karen Leacu LeDuc, assistant superintendent of Natick Public Schools. “We are grateful to The MathWorks for making this possible, and look forward to working with them in the future on other opportunities to enhance our science and math programs.”
“We are pleased to partner with the Museum of Science to provide this exciting set of experiences to the Natick Public Schools,” said Liz Callanan, corporate relations manager at The MathWorks. “These innovative presentations and demonstrations truly bring the sciences to life, and create the kind of excitement and passion for the field that we hope these students carry further into their education and, possibly, their careers.”
Over the past year, the Museum's traveling programs reached 81,382 people including 15,204 at libraries, camps, etc., and 66,178 at schools throughout New England and New York. Sponsorship from local companies, such as The MathWorks, can help the Museum of Science reduce program costs, maintain a professional staff and a small fleet of traveling vans, and expand product development, while enabling the opportunity to expand to new communities in the region. In Natick, the Museum will make presentations at the Bennett-Hemenway, Brown, Johnson, Lilja and Memorial elementary schools, and Kennedy Middle School throughout the first half of 2009.
About The MathWorks
The MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. MATLAB, the language of technical computing, is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation. Simulink is a graphical environment for simulation and Model-Based Design of multidomain dynamic and embedded systems. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on these product families to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development in automotive, aerospace, electronics, financial services, biotech-pharmaceutical, and other industries. MathWorks products are also fundamental teaching and research tools in the world's universities and learning institutions. Founded in 1984, The MathWorks employs more than 2,000 people in 15 countries, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA. For additional information, visit www.mathworks.com.
MATLAB and Simulink are registered trademarks of The MathWorks, Inc. See www.mathworks.com/trademarks for a list of additional trademarks. Other product or brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
About The Museum of Science
For more than 15 years, the Museum of Science, Boston has taken science on the road in the form of live animal presentations, the Starlab Planetarium, physics and chemistry based assemblies, and classroom programs like Dig Into Dinosaurs, and the newest program, Engineering: Windmill Workshop. These engaging, interactive assembly and lab programs are designed to encourage curiosity in science and technology in people of all ages at schools, libraries, in scout or after-school groups, and community centers. The programs travel anywhere in New England or Eastern New York. School programs are tied to Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Framework and national education frameworks, and target topics covered in grades K-8 throughout New England. For more information, visit www.mos.org/travelingprograms
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