Lead sponsor of the Chicago Science Expedition, a
two-week event to raise awareness of science 
Schaumburg, Ill. – September 22, 2006 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today
announced its continuing support of math and science initiatives by joining
with the City of Chicago to present the Chicago Science Expedition, September
22-October 8. The event encourages Chicagoans to experience more than 85 citywide
events designed to ignite a desire within children and adults alike to learn
about the impact of science in daily life.
As the lead sponsor of the Chicago Science Expedition, the Motorola Foundation
demonstrates its commitment to cultivating the skilled scientists and engineers
needed to create tomorrow’s new ideas. Since 2000, the Motorola Foundation has
contributed more than $32 million in grants to education, with an emphasis
on math and science.
“We want to show the people of Chicago that science is fun, cool and exciting,”
said Eileen Sweeney, director of the Motorola Foundation. “We’re a company of
scientists and inventors. And we’re proud to support these learning experiences
that will spark discussions about how science relates to the people
and places that connect everyone in our vibrant city.”
Visit www.chicagoscienceexpedition.org for details on events including:
- Giant periodic table of elements in Daley Centre Plaza
- Special science-focused museum exhibits throughout the city
- Science speakers at cafes and museums city-wide
The Motorola Foundation also has funded special science lessons honoring
Chicago scientists – paleontologist Paul Sereno, chemist Percy Julian and
physicist Enrico Fermi – to be taught at Chicago Public Schools. Some of the
lessons will be taught by volunteers from Motorola engineering and technology
teams.
The Motorola Foundation supports other local science education programs
including After School Matters robotics clubs, the FIRST Robotics
Competition, Project Exploration’s Sisters4Science program, the Shedd Aquarium,
the Museum of Science and Industry, Teach for America and more.
Source: Motorola press release
