About Me: Science Guy Jason Lindsey is an award-winning outreach science educator. Jason studied science and journalism at Western Kentucky University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. At WKU Jason focused on general science with an emphasis in meteorology and climatology. Jason has worked diligently for more than 10 years to take science beyond the classroom window. Each year he performs hands-on science experiments at schools and community events throughout southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. His hands-on, kid-friendly science classes are offered throughout the year and have helped hook hundreds of kids on science.

Jason is actively involved in bringing more science to America. October 3rd has been proclaimed "Science Day" by city, county, and state leaders throughout the nation. On Friday, September 29th, 2006 Congresswoman Jo Ann Emerson made a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing "Science Day." Emerson highlighted the importance of science in Missouri and commended Jason for promoting science. Emerson's remarks were recorded and published in the Congressional Record.

Send me an e-mail at jlindsey@hookedonscience.org.