The Mollohan Family Charitable Foundation recently helped fund "The Day in the Park" with a $5,000 community outreach grant.

The West Virginia High Technology Consortium Foundation in collaboration with the NASA Independent Verification and Verification Facility hosts an annual event at the technology park. This year, approximately 900 seventh graders from North Central West Virginia participated in hands-on activities.

During the activities, astronaut Paul Richards spoke about his flight on STS-102. Additionally, the grant funded the Traveling Space Museum exhibit. The museum brought 10 exhibits, four which were motorized, along with content area specialists to present information about various topics. By funding this experience, students enjoyed an experience that will further encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.

For more information about Day in the Park, please contact Stephanie Pethtel at 304.333.6777.