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ATMOS ENERGY SUPPORTS SCI-TECH DISCOVERY CENTER KIDS ZONE
Sci-Tech Discovery Center offers more Mind-Stretching Fun© in the Atmos Energy Kid Zone
(Frisco, Texas) – January 10, 2011 – Sci-Tech Discovery Center welcomes corporate partners who embrace Mind-Stretching Fun© - those like Atmos Energy. Since opening full-time in October 2010, Sci-Tech Discovery Center has provided more than 13,000 visitors hands-on discovery experiences designed to instill a love of science, technology and math. The center hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, innovators and educators. Atmos Energy recognizes the importance of creative learning environments and became a sponsor of the Kid Zone which is named in their honor.
Photo caption: Charyln Plunk, president of the Sci-Tech Discovery board of directors with Miriam Raphael of Atmos Energy. (high resolution available)
“Atmos Energy is committed to supporting and helping to improve education in the communities we serve. Sci-Tech Discovery Center in Frisco is a great community partner for us as their mission seeks to inspire youth to learn and advance their skills in the essential areas of science, math and technology. We are thrilled to partner with Sci-Tech Discovery Center as we both embark on this journey of making a difference in learning and education for our future generations,” explains Miriam Raphael, manager of public affairs.
“The partnership with Atmos Energy is a fun and interactive collaboration that epitomizes what Sci-Tech is all about: engaging children in science and technology, making it accessible and providing fun learning opportunities,“ states Erica Yaeger, executive director of Sci-Tech Discovery Center.
ABOUT SCI-TECH DISCOVERY CENTER: Sci-Tech Discovery Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, educational organization began as the brainchild of the Junior League of Plano in 1999 to meet the community’s demand for an innovative education discovery center. The Center has a clear mission to provide a dynamic, interactive experience that inspires people of all ages and backgrounds to embrace discovery and innovation through the exploration of math, science and technology. Sci-Tech Discovery Center seeks to spark a life-long interest and help equip area children with these advanced skills to inspire the next generation of engineers, scientists, educators and innovators. Prior to its permanent home in Frisco, Texas near the Heritage Park, Sci-Tech also provides outreach bringing various discovery programs to community centers, libraries, schools and scout groups across Collin County. The organization hosted two successful preview exhibits in the summers of 2004 and 2005 at the Shops of Willow Bend that gave more than 30,000 visitors a peek at these experimental learning opportunities. Sci-Tech Discovery Center will offer year-round exhibits, education outreach, groups and special events to ignite a passion for science in young people. To learn more about Sci-Tech Discovery Center or to contribute, visit www.mindstretchingfun.org or call (972) 546-3050.ABOUT ATMOS ENERGY:
Atmos Energy is the largest natural-gas-only distributor in the United States. Our regulated distribution operations deliver natural gas to 3.2 million residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural and public-authority customers. Our distribution services are provided to more than 1,600 communities in 12 states. For more information, visit www.atmosenergy.com
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