MARILYN REINER SCIENCE IN EDUCATION FUND
In the fall of 2004 we lost a strong supporter within
our science community. Marilyn Reiner, a retired High School science
teacher from Pearl River HS passed away unexpectedly. She elevated the
standards for high school students by creating an additional competition for
the top nine students at the Tri County Science & Technology Fair. She was
the president of the Westchester Section of The Science Teachers Association
of New York State and worked tirelessly on the Tri County Science
& Technology Fair.
January 2005, The Putnam Children’s Discovery Center
started a fund in her honor, and the monies raised will be utilized solely
for science activities for children. The Discovery Center reaches children
in Putnam, Rockland, Westchester, Dutchess and Orange counties in New York
State. The programs that currently will benefit are:
Family Science, a program that helps to
take the mystery out of science; encouraging parents not to be afraid of
participating in their local science fairs. Program also offers science
fair project suggestions and support when “you get stuck” during the project
process.
Hands On Science, a program (grades K-8)
that takes place in school for students interested in science. The program
offers several hands on activities and the children work with a teacher in
small, informal groups where questioning is encouraged.
Tri County Science & Technology Fair, an
annual event for grades K-12. The best and the brightest students exhibit
their projects competing on a regional level. Three of the best researchers
on the high school level go on to the NYS competitions.
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To make a donation, please make checks payable to PCDC
and memo MRSE or Marilyn Reiner Science in Education. Or pay by
credit card at our secure
Online Payment Center. Mail to PCDC PO Box 222 Carmel, NY 10512. All
donations are tax deductible. PCDC is a 501 ( c ) 3 organization.
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