Sun, Feb 20, 2011
Leadership & Assistance For Science Education Reform
(LASER) Assists School Districts With Research-Based Science
Programs
The Washington State Leadership & Assistance for Science
Education Reform (LASER) received a surprise $26,000 donation from
Boeing on Wednesday. The donation comes from proceeds from its
sponsorship of the IMAX film "Legends of Flight." The presentation
took place during the monthly executive board meeting at the
Pacific Science Center in Seattle, WA.
(L-R) Tim Copes, LASER Co-Director Dennis
Schatz
"Boeing is delighted to be able to support this great
organization in its effort to give teachers and principals the
training and resources they need to improve science instruction
statewide and beyond," said Tim Copes, vice president of
Manufacturing and Quality, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and board
member at the Pacific Science Center. "We expect this to be the
first of many donations to educate, engage and motivate children in
science as the film continues to open at theaters around the
world."
Additional financial donations will be made to support
science-related initiatives as "Legends of Flight" continues to
play at theaters around the world. Boeing receives 10 cents for
each ticket sold. The film highlights legendary 20th century
airplanes, as well as the manufacturing, testing, rollout and first
flight of the 787 Dreamliner, the first all-new airplane of the
21st century.
"The film is a tribute to all of the people who made the 787
possible," said Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager
of the 787 program. "And through the great work of Washington
LASER, the film is now assisting schools with research-based
science programs. We see this donation as an investment in creating
a future workforce that is inspired to launch the next generation
of discoveries, innovations and inventions."
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