Los Angeles Technology Week Kickoff. Welcome address by Honorable Michael D. Antonovich, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; Keynote by Sally Ride Astronaut and Technology Leader. As America's first woman in space, an author of three books, and a leader of President Reagan's Commission investigating the space shuttle Challenger accident, there is no one more qualified to discuss the past and future of space exploration than Sally Ride. In this fascinating presentation, Dr. Ride utilizes breathtaking slides and videos she took on her two trips in space to describe the benefits of space exploration and of the future of the space program. See http://latechweek.com/events_profile.php?eventID=51 |