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NASA to Bring Mathematics to a Theater Near You

When moviegoers wait in line to purchase tickets across the country, they will also get lessons in mathematics, science, technology, engineering.  NASA is about to become part of the movie preview line up. REG theatres, including Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres and Edwards Theatres nationwide, have added NASA programming to their lobby-advertising venue. Through a partnership with NASA's Langley Research Center (LaRC) Center for Distance Learning, Hampton, Va., one-minute newsbreaks are being shown on 42-inch plasma screens nationally in REG theatre lobbies. The programming is from NASA's Kids Science News Network (KSNN).

Through this partnership, REG theatres will receive award-winning videos from KSNN. An estimated 14 million patrons will see NASA videos monthly in 400 REG theaters. REG theatres have scheduled lobby showings in September, October and December. KSNN features kids teaching mathematics, science, technology, and engineering to other kids in an entertaining and instructional format. The newsbreaks answer commonly asked questions and engages students to research misconceptions they may have about math and science.

Produced by the LaRC Office of Education, KSNN newsbreaks may be downloaded from the Web with supporting content. Each component has a background information section. Students and educators can learn about the topic from a list of related resources and Web links. The hands-on activity can be used in the classroom or at home, allowing parents to become more involved in their children's education.

REG is the largest motion picture exhibitor in the United States. The company's theatre circuit operates 6,045 screens in 550 locations in 39 states. Regal operates 17 percent of all movie screens in the U. S., including theatres in 46 of the top 50 markets and growing suburban areas.

See the full story at: www1.nasa.gov/home/hqnews.

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