{"213511":{"#nid":"213511","#data":{"type":"news","title":"First Atlanta Science Festival Set for 2014","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EAtlanta residents of all ages will celebrate the science and technology of the region and its impact on our daily lives during the inaugural \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/atlantasciencefestival.org\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAtlanta Science Festival\u003C\/a\u003E, March 22-29, 2014. With scientists, engineers and educators from local museums, corporations, K-12 schools and universities, the festival will host more than 40 different events for children and adults at venues across the city.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe annual Atlanta Science Festival is a collaboration of scientific, educational, corporate, civic, cultural and community organizations led by founding partners:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.emory.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEmory University\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.gatech.edu\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.meetup.com\/AtlantaScienceTavern\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EAtlanta Science Tavern\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.metroatlantachamber.com\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EMetro Atlanta Chamber\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWhether you\u2019re a self-proclaimed science-lover or simply fascinated by the how the world works, we invite you to share in this celebration of \u2018the curious\u2019 in all of us,\u201d says Jordan Rose, the festival\u2019s managing director and associate director at the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.cse.emory.edu\/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EEmory College Center for Science Education\u003C\/a\u003E. \u201cThere\u2019s something for everyone: comedy, art, poetry, food, lasers, stars, gardens, dinosaurs and more.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EParticipants will explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003Ehands-on activities,\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Efacility tours,\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Estimulating presentations and\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003Eriveting performances\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe festival week culminates with an Exploration Expo at Centennial Olympic Park on March 29, 2014, where more than 20,000 attendees are expected to enjoy interactive activities, workshops and performances.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Atlanta Science Festival is the perfect addition to Atlanta\u2019s ever-growing STEM community,\u201d says David Hartnett, festival chairperson and vice president of Bioscience-Health IT, Economic Development, Metro Atlanta Chamber. \u201cThe weeklong festival will link science with other fields of inquiry by connecting the arts, education and bioscience industry through showcasing Atlanta\u2019s rich and vibrant scientific and cultural landscape. This inaugural science festival will demonstrate why Atlanta is a world leader in education and thought leadership.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Atlanta Science Festival is important to the state\u2019s economic development. \u201cBy raising awareness of our local science assets, educational and employment opportunities, and by highlighting Georgia as a national and global leader in innovation, the festival aims to recruit new leaders to our workforce,\u201d says Rose. \u201cThe festival will expand our community of science enthusiasts and inspire a new generation of curious thinkers.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ch2\u003EAbout the Atlanta Science Festival\u003C\/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Atlanta Science Festival is an annual weeklong celebration of local science and technology. Scientists and educators from local schools, museums, and companies will uncover mysteries and explain discoveries in hands-on activities, facility tours, stimulating presentations, and riveting performances at venues across the city. Our mission is to celebrate the inherent integration of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) in our lives today, share the impact they have on our community, and inspire us all to wonder about our future. The Festival is produced by a collaboration of science, cultural, and educational institutions, led by Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, the Atlanta Science Tavern, and the Metro Atlanta Chamber.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EContact\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003EBeverly Clark, Emory University, 404-712-8780, \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:beverly.clark@emory.edu\u0022\u003Ebeverly.clark@emory.edu\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003EJordan Rose, Atlanta Science Festival, 404-712-9242, \u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:jordan@atlantasciencefestival.org\u0022\u003Ejordan@atlantasciencefestival.org\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The Atlanta Science Festival is an annual weeklong celebration of local science and technology."}],"uid":"27267","created_gmt":"2013-05-17 13:37:41","changed_gmt":"2016-10-08 03:14:16","author":"Thomas Becher","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2013-05-16T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2013-05-16T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"213521":{"id":"213521","type":"image","title":"Atlanta Science Festival","body":null,"created":"1449180076","gmt_created":"2015-12-03 22:01:16","changed":"1475894876","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:47:56","alt":"Atlanta Science Festival","file":{"fid":"196991","name":"sdfse-stage-show.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/sdfse-stage-show_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/sdfse-stage-show_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":43280,"path_740":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/sdfse-stage-show_0.jpg?itok=xgObOE9Y"}},"213531":{"id":"213531","type":"image","title":"Atlanta Science Festival Logo","body":null,"created":"1449180076","gmt_created":"2015-12-03 22:01:16","changed":"1475894876","gmt_changed":"2016-10-08 02:47:56","alt":"Atlanta Science Festival Logo","file":{"fid":"196992","name":"asf-2-magenta.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/asf-2-magenta_0.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/asf-2-magenta_0.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":41402,"path_740":"http:\/\/tlwarc.hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/asf-2-magenta_0.jpg?itok=7n65GvA4"}}},"media_ids":["213521","213531"],"groups":[{"id":"1278","name":"College of Sciences"}],"categories":[{"id":"42921","name":"Exhibitions"},{"id":"42931","name":"Performances"},{"id":"133","name":"Special Events and Guest Speakers"}],"keywords":[{"id":"66491","name":"Atlanta Science Festival"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EJason Maderer\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMedia Relations\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:maderer@gatech.edu\u0022\u003Emaderer@gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E404-385-2966\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["marderer@gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}