News

04.29.08

Connecticut Science Center
Leaders Open NASDAQ:
STUDENTS RAISE STOCK FOR SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS

(New York, NY)  April 29, 2008:  At 9:30 a.m. today, leaders for the new Connecticut Science Center were joined by donors, supporters and star mathematics students from the state for the ringing of the opening bell at the NASDAQ stock market.

“When we started in 1970, NASDAQ had a similar mission to the Connecticut Science Center:  leverage technology to drive information and power to the investor,” said the market’s Vice President Karin McKinnell.  “The Connecticut Science Center will serve as a place of inspiration for those who may end up our next generation of innovators.”

Award-winning mathematics students from Connecticut celebrated with the Science Center:  Madison Crocker and Ted Saltz of Weston High School; Nathaniel Fox, Geoffrey Jordan, Antonella Lisanti, Michael Lubin and Zach Weiner of Staples High School in Westport; Isaac Chou and Bhaskar Abhiraman of East Elementary School in New Canaan; and Ethan Kao and Rebecca Krentz-Wee of New Canaan High School.

Added Science Center President Sergi, “Literacy in mathematics, science, technology and engineering is critically important to the success of today’s students.  Opportunities such as today – to come to NASDAQ and see the inner workings of a robust financial system – are the kinds of opportunities that inspire youth to consider careers in the sciences, and to think more broadly about how science is all around us.”

PHOTOS:  To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Connecticut Science Center’s NASDAQ Opening Bell ceremony, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm. 

VIDEO:  B-roll video is available by contacting Robert Madden at (646) 441-5045.

About the Connecticut Science Center
The Connecticut Science Center, now under construction in downtown Hartford, will spark creative imagination and an appreciation for science by immersing visitors in fun and educational hands-on, interactive experiences.  Visitors will experience 200 exhibits in 10 galleries and a range of topics, including space and earth sciences, physical sciences, biology, the Connecticut River watershed, Connecticut inventors and innovations, a children’s gallery, and much more.  Other visitor amenities include four educational labs, a 200-seat 3D digital cinema, function room, gift store and café, and ongoing events and lectures for all ages.

The Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing science education throughout the state of Connecticut, providing learning opportunities for students and adults of all ages, and engaging the community in scientific exploration.  Opening is expected spring 2009. 

	President Theodore Sergi speaks prior to opening the NASDAQ. Click to download.
	Chairman Hank McKinnell and President Theodore Sergi at NASDAQ. Click to download.
	Chairman Hank McKinnell and President Theodore Sergi were joined by donors, supporters and several star mathematics students from the state for the ringing of the opening bell at the NASDAQ stock market. Click to download.
	Chairman Hank McKinnell and President Theodore Sergi were joined by donors, supporters and several star mathematics students from the state in Times Square. Click to download.
	Award-winning mathematics students from Connecticut (East Elementary School in New Canaan, New Canaan High School, Staples High School in Westport, and Weston High School) celebrated with the new Connecticut Science Center as it rang the opening bell at the NASDAQ stock exchange.  From left to right:  Nathaniel Fox (Staples), Zach Weiner (Staples), Antonella Lisanti (Staples), Rebecca Krentz-Wee (New Canaan), Ted Saltz (Weston), Science Center President Ted Sergi with Bhaskar Abhiraman and Isaac Chou (both of New Canaan), Ethan Kao (New Canaan), Michael Lubin (Staples) Geoffery Jordan (Staples). Click to download