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Chris Rasure Named New Executive Director of Discovery Science Place, a UT Tyler Center
Follow @UTTylerTweetFebruary 4, 2015
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February 4, 2015
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Discovery Science Place
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Discovery Science Place, a local non-profit organization, is proud to announce the
recent hire of Chris Rasure as executive director.
Prior to the position of executive director, Chris served as interim executive director as well as the director of informal science education for The University of Texas at Tyler Ingenuity Center. Chris is a Tyler native and long-time member of the science education community in East Texas. He holds a master of science degree in natural sciences as well as Texas master science teacher certification. Along with over 10 years of science education experience, he brings his passion, creativity and expertise in community outreach and leadership in education.
In his new role, Chris will be responsible for the organization’s daily operations and long-term planning- overseeing education, exhibits, community outreach, and donor development efforts. “We are delighted to announce Chris as Executive Director,” said Jim Thompson, board president. “He has a genuine passion for the organization and our mission,” he added.
The mission of Discovery Science Place is to ignite curiosity in young minds through fun, hands-on exploration. The organization was originally founded in 1991 by community volunteers who saw a need for a local science education center and museum for children.
Today Discovery Science place offers environments and experiences which make learning fun and relevant, helping shape the science, technology, engineering and mathematic leaders of tomorrow. Discovery Science Place is moving into its third year with UT Tyler as its operational partner. This relationship has allowed Discovery Science Place to provide more exhibits and expanded educational opportunities to students across East Texas.
For more information about Discovery Science Place, visit www.discoveryscienceplace.org or call 903.533.8011.