During Women’s History month, Kentucky Science Center is proud to honor seven women with this year’s Science Ambassador Award, presented by LG&E and KU Foundation. The annual award is given to individuals and organizations for their work in the community towards fostering and promoting science literacy to people of all ages. This year’s honorees are:

Dr. Kandis L. Adkins
Critical Care Anesthesiologist
University of Louisville

Dr. Kristin Harris
Dentist and Co-Owner
Sparkle & Shine Family Dental

Abby Long
Quality Control Specialist
Heaven Hill Distilleries

Sandra McCain
Director of Supplies Delivery
Lexmark International, INC.

Priya Mukundan
Director of Infrastructure and Operations
LG&E KU

Dr. Giavonne Rondo
Internal Medicine Physician and Founder/Owner
GObileMD

Tari Young
Senior Manager of Quality and Compliance
Lexmark International, INC.

“Each of these inspiring women have made a lasting impact on Louisville, Kentucky, and the surrounding area. We are very proud to recognize their efforts,” said Mike Norman, Chief Executive Officer for Kentucky Science Center. “With more focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, the youth of today need to see women in successful careers in these roles.”

The awards are normally given during Science with a TWIST, Kentucky Science Center’s annual fundraiser, which was canceled this year due to the pandemic. The event raises money to support the Center’s mission of encouraging people of all ages to Do Science in engaging, educational, and entertaining ways to inspire a lifetime of learning. Those interested in donating can visit https://kysciencecenter.org/donate/ for more information.

About Kentucky Science Center (KYScienceCenter.org)

Kentucky Science Center is a nonprofit educational institution that encourages people of all ages to do science in engaging, educational and entertaining ways to inspire a lifetime of learning. Designated the “State Science Center of Kentucky” by the 2002 Kentucky General Assembly, Kentucky Science Center features interactive exhibits and engaging programs for children, families and adults. Kentucky Science Center is committed to growing a scientifically literate community that investigates, questions, and challenges.