News Release

 

Cyberchase: Math in Science & Engineering Teleconference
Set for 23 January, Activities Great for EWeek

WASHINGTON (24 January 2006) — U.S. IEEE members and volunteers are encouraged to sign up for a teleconference promoting the Cyberchase: Math in Science & Engineering program for children 8 to 11. The call will familiarize you with Cyberchase, the popular PBS math mystery cartoon series and multimedia project that features a Web site, educational materials and a presence in U.S. after-school programs.

The teleconference is Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. EST. Those who sign by Jan. 19 will receive an activity guide, CD-ROM and DVD of Cyberchase episodes in time for the call. The materials can be used during Engineers Week (EWeek) 2006, Feb. 19-25, or at any time to help you explore with children the many links between math, science and engineering.

The activity guide features five activities to help you use the appeal of the Cyberchase TV series. The call will also tell you how to build partnerships with local public television stations and community groups.

Send an e-mail to Anne Squire at asquire@nspe.org to receive the teleconference agenda, background information and activity guide. Put “January 23 Cyberchase” in the subject line.

Go to http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/ for more on Cyberchase.

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Contact: Chris McManes
IEEE-USA Senior Public Relations Coordinator
Phone: + 1 202 530-8356
E-Mail: c.mcmanes@ieee.org

Last Update:  15 May 2007
Staff Contact: Pender M. McCarter, p.mccarter@ieee.org