Dr. Sally Ride, America’s first woman in space, will deliver the opening keynote at the Texas Computer Education Association’s (TCEA) Annual Convention on Feb. 6 at 9 a.m. at the Austin Convention Center. Ride is currently president and CEO of Sally Ride Science™, an innovative science content company dedicated to fueling girls’ and boys’ interests in science, math and technology.
In her keynote speech, Ride will share her experiences as a NASA shuttle astronaut and tie these stories to her experience as a scientist and to the need to encourage all students’ to pursue their natural interests and abilities in science. An advocate for improved science education, Ride will also discuss the importance of engaging students in cutting-edge science content and persuading students to think about solutions to today’s most pressing issues, such as climate change.
Sally Ride Science recently released two new supplementary learning kits on the topic. The Climate Change and Earth’s Precious Resources Classroom Sets blend the latest science and environmental concerns with current ideas and solutions for facing our climate challenge and creating a healthier planet.
Ride has written five children’s science books and has spoken at more than 200 events for girls, young women and teachers. She is also recently retired as a professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego.
About TCEA 2008
The Texas Computer Education Association’s 28th Annual Convention & Exposition will be held Feb. 4-8 in Austin at the Austin Convention Center. The TCEA annual convention is recognized nationwide for its professional development opportunities, activities and chances to meet and network with other education professionals. TCEA’s five-day convention is one of the largest educational technology conventions in the nation and the largest in Texas.
About Sally Ride Science
Sally Ride Science is an innovative science content company dedicated to fueling girls’ and boys’ interests in science, math and technology. Dr. Sally Ride, best known as America’s first woman in space, founded the company in 2001 to create quality programs and products that educate, entertain, engage and inspire. Our programs include Sally Ride Science Festivals, TOYchallenge, Educator Institutes, summer camps, and after-school programs. Our publications include award-winning science books, science career books, and innovative Classroom Sets to supplement science instruction. Our publications and programs bring science to life and show kids that science is creative, collaborative, fascinating and fun