Press Release
April 15, 2007

Rockville Science Day
Sunday, April 29th, 2007
Montgomery College, Rockville Campus 

Chemistry experiments, crawling turtles, and rocket launches will come together at the annual Rockville Science Day, April 29, 2007, on the Rockville Campus of Montgomery College, 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. 

Looking for something different to do on a spring Sunday afternoon for the whole family?  Do you want to experience entertainment that's educational too?  Come to Rockville Science Day 2007.  The Rockville Consortium for Science invites local scientists, historians, engineers, and technology experts to bring their work to life, with hands-on science and technology activities for people of all ages.  Science is fun! 

Features this year include reptile wonders, living on the moon, genomic lab, and the ever-popular rocket building and launching workshop.  There will be exhibits that focus on nature, wildlife, and the environment, including a racing pigeon release.  There will be a section on nutrition, health, and efforts to bring science literacy to our community.  Ham radio operators will share their hobby and you can see how robots are built and operate.  Astronomers, chemists and physicists will help you understand the world around us.  The American Association of University Women will hand out awards for excellence in science and mathematics to young women. 

Parking and admission is free. 

Come to the Rockville campus of Montgomery College on Route 355 and Mannakee Street, six stoplights north of the Rockville Metro station.  Enter the campus through the North Parking lot and start at the gym in the Physical Education Center.  Exhibits are in many buildings around the campus.  Refreshments such as sodas, water, hot dogs, chips, and other snacks will be available from the Kiwanis Club of Rockville.

Visit http://www.rockvillescience.org to learn more about the Rockville Consortium for Science and to see what we did at past Science Days.  While these events annually attract thousands of visitors, they are only a taste of what we are working towards.  Our primary mission is to develop a science center in our community to support hands-on-science activities every day.  If you are interested in joining us or want additional information contact Bob Ekman at bob.ekman@att.net.

Sponsored by the Rockville Consortium for Science, Inc., the City of Rockville, and Montgomery College, Rockville Campus.  RCS, Inc. is a nonprofit, educational foundation that presents this event annually to increase interest in science and technology in the community, especially among young people.

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