Join PBS Cyberchase Stars Harry and Digit

Queens, N.Y. – On Saturday, January 20, the New York Hall of Science celebrates Cyberchase: My Big Idea Day with screenings of invention-themed episodes, hands-on “Inventive Innovations” activities, fun giveaways and special appearances by Harry and Digit, two of the stars from the popular PBS Kids Go! animated math adventure series. All activities take place from 1 – 5 pm and are free with Hall admission. Come by and get inventive with Cyberchase, now celebrating five years of exciting kids about math and improving their problem solving skills.

Schedule of Events ~ January 20, 2007 ~1 – 5 pm

Cyberchase Photos – Fans of Cyberchase can have a photo taken with Harry and Digit, two characters from the show.

Activity Stations – Learn about math and science with fun, hands-on activities including:

Build A Better Bunny Copter
Slider’s Glider
Body Math Activity
Cyberchase Coloring Pages
Cyberchase Tattoo Station

Screenings – View screenings of four Cyberchase “My Big Idea” invention-themed shows in the Hall’s Auditorium.

If you are a member of the press and would like additional information about Crystal Winter or the New York Hall of Science, please contact the Hall’s public relations office at 718.699.0005, ext. 342. For all other Crystal Winter inquiries, please contact the Hall’s public programs office at 718.699.0005, ext. 381.

CYBERCHASE is produced by Thirteen/WNET New York and Nelvana Limited. Executive producers are Sandra Sheppard, Thirteen’s executive director of children’s and educational programming, and Frances Nankin. Ellen Doherty is senior series producer. Major funding for CYBERCHASE is provided by the National Science Foundation, Ernst & Young LLP, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Intel Corporation, Intel Foundation, PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Additional funding is provided by The Volckhausen Family.

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Media Contact: Mary Record 718.699.0005 ext. 323