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Hi Lynn,

How about Arthur Ganson - MIT artist in residence? His toys may be  
better know than he is, but he's got the right spirit and I've seen  
him be very animated
when moderating public events.

Cheers,

Fred

Fred Stein, Ed.D
Science Educator
Exploratorium Institute for Inquiry
3601 Lyon St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 561-0332
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On Nov 15, 2006, at 5:15 AM, Lynn Baum wrote:

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> We are working with the Lemelson-MIT Program to create an invention/ 
> design challenge event for high school students in May that will  
> include a theater presentation of their award-winning inventors.
> We are looking for minor to even somewhat major celebrity types who  
> could energetically get the kids excited about the day and to help  
> facilitate the inventors' presentations.
>
> We have looked into the MytheBusters but don't think its quite the  
> right fit. They need to be somewhat connected to design and  
> innovation, fun and if possible be recognizable and yet, not  
> completely overshadow the award winners themselves.   Not asking  
> for too much....
>
> If anyone has any thoughts or recommendations they would be most  
> appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Lynn
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Fred Stein, Ed.D
Science Educator
Exploratorium Institute for Inquiry
3601 Lyon St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 561-0332
fax (415) 561-0307
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