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The Sally Ride Science Club and the Hewlett-Packard Co. will present the Sally Ride Science Festival at Stanford on Sunday, Oct. 5. The festival, which will take place on Lomita Mall, is for middle school girls and aims to nurture their interests in science, math and technology. Parents and teachers are welcome to attend. The festival begins with registration and lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Ride, the first American woman in space and a Stanford alumna, will deliver the keynote speech from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. The cost is $18 in advance ($25 at the door) and includes events, materials and lunch. Girls attending the festival also can join the Sally Ride Science Club for a sponsored rate of $5 for the first year. The festival will feature two 45-minute discovery workshops by women professionals, from veterinarians to rocket scientists. Workshops for parents and teachers will address topics such as hands-on science and gender equity. A street fair will feature exhibits, food, music and more. The event concludes at 4:30 p.m. To help all residents participate equally, HP is sponsoring the attendance and membership in the science club for up to 200 girls with financial need; for information call (800) 561-5161. Preregistration is strongly recommended. Teachers, parents and students can preregister for the festival and find out more about the schedule and workshops either online at www.SallyRideFestivals.com or by phone at (800) 561-5161. The event is organized by Imaginary Lines Inc., a company Ride founded to encourage girls in their interests. The company organizes programs including the Sally Ride Science Festivals; Sally Ride Science Camps; TOYchallenge toy-design competition; and the Sally Ride Science Club. Stanford has been an important training ground for female astronauts including Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space; Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space; Susan Helms, the first American military woman in space; Eileen Collins, the first woman shuttle pilot; and Tamara Jernigan, who flew on several shuttle flights.
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Stanford Report, October 1, 2003
