Education Advisory Committee
Education is at the heart of our vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, medicine and engineering. We invited a talented group of people to help us develop programming for the community, teachers and students that will advance science education in Chicago and beyond. As a result, we have developed meaningful partnerships with schools, community organizations and Chicago Public Schools that will help us reach those teachers, students and community leaders. The Museum thanks the following committee members for volunteering their time and talents to this project.
Co-Chairs
John D. Nichols
The Pritzker Organization
Nancy S. Searle
The Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust
Committee Members
Eduardo M. Alvarez
Booz Hamilton & Allen Inc.
Dominic Belmonte
Golden Apple Foundation
Mary Ellen Caron, Ph.D.
Chicago Department of Children & Youth Services
Jay W. Christopher
Thatcher Technology Group LLC
Michael F. DeSantiago
Primera Engineers Ltd.
Helen Doria
Daniel C. Edelson, Ph.D.
Northwestern University
Martha Frauenheim
Archdiocese of Chicago
James J. Fuentes
Clarity Communication Systems Inc.
Sandra P. Guthman
Polk Bros. Foundation
Heidi H. Jeffery
Foley & Lardner LLP
Sokoni T. Karanja, Ph.D.
Centers for New Horizons
Rola Khishfe, Ph.D.
Loyola University, Center for Science & Math Education
Timothy Knowles
The University of Chicago
Michael Lach
Chicago Public Schools
Judith S. Lederman, Ph.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology
James E. Malackowski
Ocean Tomo LLC
Charles I. Maniscalco
Museum of Science and Industry Trustee
Glenn McGee, Ph.D.
Illinois Math and Science Academy
Robert S. Morrison
Museum of Science and Industry Trustee
Nancy B. Ronquillo
Children's Home and Aid Society Illinois
Jesse H. Ruiz
Illinois State Board of Education
Michelle C. Russell
Young Women's Leadership Charter School
Bryan Samuels
Chicago Public Schools
Brian J. Silverstein, M.D.
The Camden Group
Louis A. Simpson
GEC Investment Managers
Kathryn C. Stallcup, Ph.D.
Northwestern University
Estelle Walgreen
Converse Industries Inc.
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