'HURRICANE'
SCHWARTZ TO EMCEE SCIENCE HALL OF FAME AWARDS; LSI TO BE PRESENTING SPONSOR
MAY 3 FUNDRAISER WILL ALSO FEATURE KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY WORLD-FAMOUS DINOSAUR
DISCOVERER DR. PAUL SERENO.
NBC 10 Chief
Meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz will emcee the Da Vinci
Science Center's 2008 Science Hall of Fame Awards and Keynote, and LSI Corporation,
Allentown, will be the award program's Presenting Sponsor.
Schwartz will preside over the May 3 event that honors teachers and high school
students who excel in science. The evening highlights the Da Vinci Science
Center's 2008 Science Works celebration.
LSI Corporation, formerly known locally as Agere Systems, also joins the Center's
roster of Corporate and Professional Members with its Presenting Sponsorship.
This will be the company's first year as Presenting Sponsor for the Science
Hall of Fame.
"We are thrilled to welcome these two partners to the Science Hall of
Fame program in such a prominent manner," said Frank Steslow, executive
director and chief executive officer of the Da Vinci Science Center. "Glenn
'Hurricane' Schwartz is a largely popular figure with a deep respect for science
and fun, and LSI's Presenting Sponsorship sends a clear message that developing
a future workforce skilled in the sciences is a top priority in our community."
The 2008 Science Hall of Fame Awards and Keynote will take place from 7:30-9
p.m. on May 3 in the McCann Center at The Swain School, Allentown. The Swain
School is the evening's Venue Sponsor. The Keynote Address will be given by
Dr. Paul Sereno, professor, University of Chicago, president and co-founder
of Project Exploration, and National Geographic explorer-in-residence. Dr.
Sereno has gained international acclaim in recent months by unveiling new
breeds of dinosaur he had discovered in Africa.
Dr. Sereno's presentation will be suitable for young people in grades 6 and
up. An adult ticket for $125 would get the holder into the awards ceremony,
Dr. Sereno's program, and a pre-dinner featuring Dr. Sereno at the Da Vinci
Science Center. A children's ticket for $25 would get the young person into
the awards, the keynote, and a special themed "Dino Dinner" at the
Center. Tickets for the awards program and keynote only are available at $25
for adults and $15 for children. People interested in purchasing tickets can
visit the Da Vinci Science Center during business hours or call the Center's
Development Office at 484.664.1002, Ext. 102.
About Glenn 'Hurricane' Schwartz
Glenn 'Hurricane' Schwartz joined NBC 10 in 1995, and became its chief meteorologist
in 2002. His respect for the science of meteorology, his warm presence, and
his festive bow ties, have made him a household name. Schwartz got his nickname
when he worked at WNYW-TV in New York City from 1986-1990. A news anchor dubbed
him "Hurricane" after watching old footage of Schwartz being blown
around in one. As a hurricane specialist for The Weather Channel from 1985-86,
Schwartz produced hurricane documentaries for the network and the National
Science Foundation. He also became the network's first "hurricane chaser."
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Schwartz attended Central High School and
went on to earn a degree in Meteorology from Penn State University. In 2002,
Schwartz co-authored The Philadelphia Area Weather Book.
About Dr. Paul Sereno
Dr. Paul Sereno, professor, University of Chicago, president and co-founder
of Project Exploration, and National Geographic explorer-in-residence, is
one of the world's most respected paleontologists. In 1999, Sereno co-founded
Project Exploration, a non-profit outreach organization dedicated to bringing
the excitement of scientific discovery to the public providing innovative
educational opportunities for city kids and girls. Discoverer of dinosaurs
on five continents and leader of dozens of expeditions. In the 1990's, Sereno's
research shifted to the Sahara, and the search for Africa's lost world of
dinosaurs. Expeditions to Niger and Morocco resulted in Sereno's team discovering
and naming: Afrovenator, a new 27-foot-long meat-eater; skeletons of
a 70-foot-long plant-eater named Jobaria; a bizarre fish-eating dinosaur
named Suchomimus, with huge claws and a sail on its back; and the 45-foot-long
plant-eater Nigersaurus, which he unveiled to the world in Nov. 2007.
Sereno and his team also discovered the most fleet-footed meat-eater, 30-foot-long
Deltadromeus, and the skull of a huge, T. rex-sized meat-eater Carcharodontosaurus.
Sereno's team also stumbled upon the world's largest crocodile, the 40-foot-long
Sarcosuchus, which is nicknamed SuperCroc.
The author of several books, Sereno's recognition includes Chicago Tribune
Teacher of the Year Award (1993), Chicago magazine's Chicagoan of the
Year (1996), Newsweek magazine's The Century Club (1997), People
magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People (1997), Esquire magazine's 100
Best People in the World (1997), Boston Museum of Science's Walker Prize for
extraordinary contributions in paleontology (1997), and Columbia University's
University Medal for Excellence (1999).
About LSI Corporation
LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI) is a leading provider of innovative silicon, systems
and software technologies that enable products which seamlessly bring people,
information and digital content together. The company offers a broad portfolio
of capabilities and services including custom and standard product ICs, adapters,
systems and software that are trusted by the world's best known brands to
power leading solutions in the Storage and Networking markets. More information
is available at www.lsi.com.
About Science Works and Da Vinci Science Center
Science Works 2008, May 3-4, is a celebration of science in the greater Lehigh
Valley region and the Da Vinci Science Center's impact on the community and
in classrooms. Special program offerings throughout the weekend will showcase
its workshops demonstrations for school groups and its Da Vinci Teacher Leader
Institute professional development program for elementary teachers. Data has
shown that students whose teachers work with the institute perform better
and learn more. The Da Vinci Science Center is an independent non-profit organization
that promotes hands-on science learning through inquiry, highlights vibrant
and important career opportunities in science available to every young person,
and encourages all people to be curious and creative. The Da Vinci Science
Center stresses the inquiry method. Utilized by scientists and recognized
as the most effective way to learn, the inquiry method encourages questioning,
experimenting actively, observing, communicating results, and connecting all
knowledge. More information is available at www.davinci-center.org.
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