For Immediate Release: June 10, 2009
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
Philadelphia "Bridge to the Future" Student Presentation
WHO
Fifteen 6-8th graders from Joseph C. Ferguson Elementary Enrichment Class, National Building Museum, Turner Construction Company, Invited government and school officials, including:
- Alan Greenberger, AIA, Executive Director, Philadelphia City Planning Commission
- Philadelphia Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds-Brown
WHAT
Students will present their "Bridge to the Future" design based on the National Building Museum's Bridge Basics Program Kit to Principal Sheila Drapiewski, Ferguson teachers, parents, representatives from the National Building Museum and Turner Construction Company (Philadelphia sponsor of the Bridge Basics Program Kit), and invited government officials.
WHERE
Joseph C. Ferguson Elementary
2000 North 7th Street (North 7th Street and West Norris Street)
Philadelphia, PA
WHEN
Thursday, June 11, 2009
3:30 – 5:00 pm
MEDIA CONTACT
Marketing and Communications Department, 202.272.2448, ext. 3458
BACKGROUND
Data on Joseph C. Ferguson Elementary School may not paint the prettiest picture, but the school is improving: reading and math proficiency scores are up, attendance is up, and the principal and teachers continue to work to make the school better. Ms. Erika Saunders's spring enrichment program at Ferguson is an excellent example of how the school is improving. Ms. Saunders and her enrichment students used the National Building Museum's Bridge Basics Program Kit, which teaches problem solving and critical math and science skills through bridge engineering and design, as part of a semester-long urban planning, design, and model construction project to create a new bridge entrance to the City of Philadelphia.
Turner provides building services to institutions that recognize the value of a partner that works diligently and creatively to find the best possible solution for each particular project. With construction volume of $10.7 billion in 2008, Turner ranks first or second in major segmen1ts of the construction industry. Turner maintains a nationwide network of offices and a staff of more than 5,500 employees, performing work on over 1,600 projects each year. Turner's nationwide presence offers clients the accessibility and support of a local firm with the strength, stability and resources of a national corporation.
The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution dedicated to advancing the quality of the built environment by educating people about its impact on their lives. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, online content, and publications, the Museum has become a vital forum for the exchange of ideas and information about the world we build for ourselves. Public inquiries: 202.272.2448 or visit www.nbm.org. Connect with us on Twitter: @BuildingMuseum and Facebook.
