St. Paul-Based Museum to Be Honored for Dedication to Technological
Leadership and Innovation on Oct. 26
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota High Tech Association
(MHTA) and Minnesota Technology Inc. today announced that the Science
Museum of Minnesota will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at
the 2006 Tekne Awards on Thursday, Oct. 26. For seven years, the Tekne
Awards have honored leaders and innovators in the field of technology who
have tremendously impacted the quality of life and competitiveness of
Minnesota. The Science Museum of Minnesota will receive this year's award
for its continual dedication to technology-based education for youth and
adults, and as a recognition to the museum's centennial celebration next
year.
The impact of The Science Museum of Minnesota's technological
leadership and innovation can be evidenced by the more than 860,000
individuals that visit each year. Having partnered with countless
organizations and educators, the museum has made a tremendous effort to
increase the number and diversity of students pursuing careers in science,
technology, engineering and math. One such effort is an educational
outreach program providing inner-city youth with the tools and resources to
become engaged in the world of science and technology, when they might not
otherwise have the opportunity.
"Over the past century, the Science Museum has shown immense dedication
to fostering an environment where technology leaders of the future can
learn and grow," said Kate Rubin, president of MHTA. "The Tekne Lifetime
Achievement Award highlights the impact that the Science Museum of
Minnesota has had on shaping the technological landscape of our state."
"We are pleased to receive this honor, as the Science Museum of
Minnesota is deeply passionate about engaging people of all ages and
backgrounds in science and technology," said Dr. Eric J. Jolly, president
of the Science Museum of Minnesota. "We believe science, math and
engineering are the essential skills our work force will need to remain
competitive in the years ahead, and we're thrilled to be recognized for our
role in providing the spark that ignites a life-long passion for learning."
Past recipients of the Tekne Lifetime Achievement Award include regents
professor and past dean of the University of Minnesota Institute of
Technology, H. Ted Davis; founder of Medtronic and inventor of the first
human heart pacemaker, Earl Bakken; former Control Data Corporation
chairman and CEO, William C. Norris; former ADC Telecommunications chairman
and CEO, Charles M. Denny, Jr.; 3M, in celebration of its centennial
anniversary; and former Medtronic chairman and CEO, William W. George.
The 2006 Tekne Awards will be presented on Thursday, Oct. 26 at the
Minneapolis Convention Center, beginning with a reception and silent
auction at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m., and the awards ceremony
at 7 p.m. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be accepted by Eric Jolly,
president of the Science Museum of Minnesota.
To register for the 2006 Tekne Awards ceremony, visit
http://www.tekneawards.org or contact Scott Sandberg at (952) 230-4554 or
ssandberg@mhta.org.
About the Science Museum of Minnesota
The Science Museum of Minnesota is the Upper Midwest's most popular
museum, inspiring millions of people each year to explore their changing
world through science. Among the nation's largest and most esteemed science
museums, the Science Museum's hands-on exhibits and giant screen films were
enjoyed by more than 2.6 million people in 2005. Education programs reach
more than 250,000 students in Minnesota through field trips and outreach
programs.
SOURCE Minnesota High Tech Association
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