"This was an important moment for the Science Center," said Philip Needleman, Ph.D., Interim President and CEO for the Science Center. "We are honored that a scientist of Dr. Cicerone's reputation and caliber found value not only in presenting to our invited guests, but in learning more about our educational programs by visiting with participants in our Youth Exploring Science program."

Dr. Cicerone met with a group of teens from the Science Center's Youth Exploring Science (YES) program to discuss the importance of education for a career in science. YES is one of the Science Center's premiere educational programs, which sends 14-year-olds on a four-year journey during which they explore scientific concepts through inquiry-based experiences and learn to teach others.

As the President of the National Academy of Sciences, Cicerone helps shape science and environmental policy at the national and international levels. The NAS was established by an Act of Congress in 1863 to "investigate, examine, experiment and report upon any subject of science or art" when called upon by the government and remains an important resource for the President's administration today. His presentation coincided with the special exhibition, Climate Change, currently open at the Science Center.

Photo: On Jan. 31 Philip Needleman, Ph.D., Interim President and CEO, Saint Louis Science Center (right) guided Dr. Ralph Cicerone, President, National Academy of Sciences (left) on a tour of the Taylor Community Science Resource Center, which houses the Science Center's award-winning educational programs. Dr. Cicerone later met with a group of teens from the Science Center's Youth Exploring Science program to discuss the importance of education for a career in science. Later in the evening, he presented to a small group of St. Louis' most prominent scientific leaders in the Science Center's May Hall. Photo courtesy of Saint Louis Science Center.

Source: Saint Louis Science Center news release

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