WAPAKONETA — Center for Science and Industry President Dr. Fredric Bertley will be the keynote speaker for the Armstrong Air & Space Museum’s new Horizons fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16.
Bertly is an eight-time Emmy award-winning scientist, educator and immunologist, whose research before joining COSI in 2017 focused on the development of DNA vaccines for HIV and AIDS.
The fundraiser begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by a discussion of the upcoming solar eclipse at 7:30 p.m.
VIP guests will have the chance to meet with Bertley at 5:30 p.m. to talk about STEM education.
Proceeds benefit STEM education in economically challenged schools and clubs across the area.
Heavy hors d’oeurvres, an open bar and silent auction are included.
Registration for the event is $125 per person for general admission or $200 per person for the VIP session. Contact Deanna Kindell at [email protected] or call 419-738-8816 to register.
