Thursday, August 21, 2008
Energy Exibit Coming To Eastern Kentucky.
Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced today that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded $400,000 to the Big Sandy Community and Technical College for a permanent interactive exhibit at the East Kentucky Science Center in Prestonsburg. The exhibit entitled, Energy Transformations, will focus on building appreciation for energy concepts and promoting student interest in the fields of science, math, technology, and engineering.
“An affordable and plentiful energy supply is essential to our ability as a region and nation to create strong businesses and new jobs, heat homes and schools, and power our vehicles. We need to be engaging our children in pursuing careers that will strengthen our energy independence and this exhibit will do just that,” stated Rogers. “With $4 per gallon gasoline, it is high time we expand our current energy resources – coal, domestic oil production, natural gas, and nuclear – as well as invest in renewables and new conservation methods. I’m pleased to see this federal investment in raising awareness among our young people to the challenges and opportunities that exist in creating the power we need as a nation.”
Each hands-on, interactive kiosk at the Center will address a particular energy-related topic with the ability to adjust exhibits based on condition changes and program needs. A local Exhibit Advisory Committee has selected content and designed the exhibition format to assist school districts and teachers in meeting student educational needs. The Center anticipates 10,000 visitors will tour the exhibits annually. The awarded ARC funds will be combined with $90,500 from state sources and $15,000 from local sponsors bringing the total project funding to $505,500.
“An affordable and plentiful energy supply is essential to our ability as a region and nation to create strong businesses and new jobs, heat homes and schools, and power our vehicles. We need to be engaging our children in pursuing careers that will strengthen our energy independence and this exhibit will do just that,” stated Rogers. “With $4 per gallon gasoline, it is high time we expand our current energy resources – coal, domestic oil production, natural gas, and nuclear – as well as invest in renewables and new conservation methods. I’m pleased to see this federal investment in raising awareness among our young people to the challenges and opportunities that exist in creating the power we need as a nation.”
Each hands-on, interactive kiosk at the Center will address a particular energy-related topic with the ability to adjust exhibits based on condition changes and program needs. A local Exhibit Advisory Committee has selected content and designed the exhibition format to assist school districts and teachers in meeting student educational needs. The Center anticipates 10,000 visitors will tour the exhibits annually. The awarded ARC funds will be combined with $90,500 from state sources and $15,000 from local sponsors bringing the total project funding to $505,500.
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