African Americans in Science

Saturday, February 21, 2009
1-4 p.m.

This year marks the 17th anniversary of the Science Museum of Minnesota's annual African Americans in Science. At African Americans in Science, you can meet science and educational professionals, learn about what they do through interactive displays and presentations, and discover the inspiring contributions they've made to technology, education, health care, and innovation in Minnesota. Last year, visitors learned about germs, electricity, blood pressure, pollen, and weather, among others! Come to the museum on Saturday, February 21, 2009, from 1-4 p.m., to see what exciting science knowledge you can gain and what exciting science people you can meet.

Free with Science Museum admission.

Confirmed presenters and performers as of Wednesday, February 18:

3M/Hewlett-Packard
Boston Scientific
Cargill Inc.
Ecolab
Imhotep Science Academy and Fair
Kitty Andersen Youth Science Center
Mama Nem Said
Medtronic, Inc.
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital
MorrisHaugen
National Weather Service
North High School
North Star STEM Alliance
Northwestern Health Sciences University
Olson Middle School
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Medical School
University of Minnesota, Office of Diversity and Outreach
Viromed Laboratories

Partial support for African Americans in Science is provided by the Black Family Technology Awareness Campaign.