NASA Invites Public to Event Honoring Women's History Month

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Mar 02, 2012, 10:49 ET

WASHINGTON, March 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA invites the public to an event featuring senior government leaders, scientists and innovators in celebration of Women's History Month. The "Women, Aerospace and Innovation" program will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST on March 8 at the George Washington University's Jack Morton Auditorium and Marvin Center at 805 21st St. NW in Washington.

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The program will feature panel discussions with women in senior government positions and breakout sessions where students and early career professionals can meet NASA scientists and researchers. New videos from the Women@NASA website will be featured during the day, highlighting the role women play at NASA.

Media interested in attending should contact Sonja Alexander at 202-358-1761 or [email protected] by March 7.

The event is free but advance registration is required. Seating is limited. To register, visit:

http://women.nasa.gov/womens-history-month/

SOURCE NASA