Black Women in Science: Meet Dr. Paula Hammond at Discovery Museum
Sat, Nov 211:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Discovery Museum177 Main Street (Route 27), Acton, MA 01720Directions
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About this adventure
Part of Discovery Museum's series honoring Black women in science, technology, engineering and math, this afternoon brings MIT chemical engineer Dr. Paula Hammond, Institute Professor and Dean of the School of Engineering, to the museum in Acton. She shares her personal path into chemical engineering and takes questions from children about why she finds the field exciting, and then families try hands-on activities inspired by her research. The series was developed with biologist Ellice Patterson, founder of Abilities Dance Boston and a Discovery Museum science communication fellow. A good fit for curious school-age kids who like asking a real scientist questions; younger siblings can join the hands-on part. The program is included with regular museum admission, so plan a timed museum visit that covers 1 to 2:30 pm.
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