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Foundations Of Science Breakfast

7th Annual Foundations of Science Breakfast
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Keynote Speaker: Jeff Raikes, CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

On Tuesday, March 2, 2010, Pacific Science Center held its 7th Annual Foundations of Science Breakfast. Chaired by Pacific Science Center Board member Carol Kessler, this year's Breakfast had the highest attendance in the event's history with nearly three hundred people in the audience!

The Breakfast is an opportunity to learn more about Pacific Science Center's many programs that are making a difference in science education across the state. Guests heard an update on Pacific Science Center and its programs by our President & CEO Bryce Seidl and participated in a hands-on education activity. Ellen Lettvin, vice president for science and education, led the audience in the Salinity Taste Test in which guests tested their tongues' accuracy as salinometers while personally experiencing inquiry-based education.

The highlight of the morning was the keynote speech by Jeff Raikes, CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Jeff delivered a powerful presentation about the importance of the STEM movement - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math - and the impact that a strong education in those fields has on our current and future workforce. "It's about our kids; it's about their education," Jeff explained. The full transcript of Jeff's keynote speech is available here.

Pacific Science Center extends our deepest thanks to Jeff Raikes, Carol Kessler, our generous sponsors, attendees, and everyone who helped make this event a success!

Thanks to generous support from our sponsors, every gift
made at the Breakfast directly supports science education.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor:


Supporting Sponsors:

Prairie Foundation


Table Sponsors:

The Boeing Company
Seattle Children's Research Institute

In-Kind Support Provided By:

Ampco System Parking
Swifty Printing

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Pacific Science Center is an independent not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. We rely on memberships, ticket sales and donations from individuals, corporations and foundations, as well as funds raised from events like the Foundations of Science Breakfast.

Every year, Pacific Science Center serves over one million people and brings hands-on science education to all 39 counties in Washington state through programs such as Science On Wheels, Discovery Corps, and school group field trips to experience our exhibits and IMAX films. Your attendance and participation at the Breakfast will help make these effective programs possible.