Connecticut Science Center Invites You to Its June 12th Opening

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Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:23am EDT 

Robot-assisted ribbon cutting to launch Connecticut's World-Class Educational
Destination for Visitors of All Ages


    WHAT:             To celebrate the highly anticipated opening of the
                      Connecticut Science Center:
                      Media tours | Press conference | Ribbon cutting
                      ceremony | Photo opportunities

                      Friday, June 12, 2009 will mark a major milestone when
                      the Connecticut Science Center opens its doors and
                      welcomes the first of hundreds of thousands of visitors
                      to explore the world of science. Connecticut Governor M.
                      Jodi Rell will be attending to help open the doors to
                      the next generation of scientists, engineers, and
                      creative thinkers. After nearly a decade of meticulous
                      planning, careful research and the involvement of
                      hundreds of supporters, the vision of opening a world
                      class science education destination is now a reality.
                      Local FIRST Robotics teams will assist with the ribbon
                      cutting ceremonies, putting technology in the spotlight
                      on opening day.

                      The Connecticut Science Center will spark creative
                      imagination and an appreciation for science by immersing
                      visitors in fun and educational hands-on, minds-on
                      interactive experiences. Visitors will be able to enjoy
                      over 150 exhibits in ten galleries covering science
                      topics such as space, energy, biology, sports, health
                      and physics, sight and sound, geology and weather
                      forecasting -- all making science fun again.

    WHEN:             Friday, June 12
                      Media check in begins at 9:30 am
                      9:30am:  Media tour
                      10:30am: Media tour, Interviews with Connecticut Science
                       Center spokespersons
                      12:00 noon: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony begins
                      1:00 pm: Open to the Public, Interviews continue as
                       needed

    WHERE:            Connecticut Science Center
                      250 Columbus Boulevard
                      Hartford, CT 06103
                      Overnight stays and transportation available

    RSVP by June 11:  For media credentials and additional information,
                      contact:
                      Maria Ronan, M. Silver Associates, maria@msilver-pr.com,
                      212.754.6500 ext. 230
                      Cell :  732-241-0189


/PRNewswire -- June 10/


SOURCE  Connecticut Science Center

Maria Ronan, M. Silver Associates, maria@msilver-pr.com, +1-212-754-6500 ext.
230, or Cell +1-732-241-0189
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