Media Invited to Preview 'CSI: The Experience' at the Museum of Science and Industry on May 24

Media Invited to Preview 'CSI: The Experience' at the Museum of Science and Industry on May 24

    WHAT:     On May 24, media are invited to preview the world premiere of             'CSI: The Experience' at the Museum of Science and Industry in             Chicago. The immersive, interactive forensic science exhibit is             based on the hit CBS show, 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.'              In the exhibit, guests will learn scientific principles and real             investigative techniques as they try to solve one of three crime             scene mysteries using DNA and fingerprint analysis, forensic             anthropology and more. Sleuths will piece together the evidence             in two state-of-the-art labs and then, with input from the             investigators from the TV show, along with real-life forensic             scientists, guests will formulate a hypothesis, validate their             findings and try to crack the case!              'CSI: The Experience' officially opens at the Museum of Science             and Industry on May 25, 2007, and runs through Sept. 3, 2007.             The exhibit was developed by the Fort Worth Museum of Science             and History with support from CBS Consumer Products, the cast             and crew of the television show, and the National Science             Foundation. The exhibit is sponsored locally by Diet Pepsi.    WHEN/     Thursday, May 24 (9 a.m. - 2 p.m.): The following will be at the   WHO:      Museum for interviews with:             -- Charlie Walter, head exhibit developer for 'CSI: The                Experience'             -- Ron Singer, forensic science consultant for the exhibit and                president of the International Association of Forensic                Sciences             -- Corinne Marrinan, a producer of 'CSI: Crime Scene                Investigation'             -- Nicole Kowrach, assistant director of education for the                Museum of Science and Industry             -- Geoffrey Curley, manager of temporary exhibits for the Museum                of Science and Industry    WHERE:    Museum of Science and Industry             5700 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago             Media Check-in at the West Entrance    CONTACTS: Lisa Miner, Museum of Science and Industry, (773) 947-6005             Beth Boston, Museum of Science and Industry, (773) 947-6003             Wendi Koziol, Public Communications Inc.,             (312) 558-1770, ext. 152    NOTE:     Media should contact one of the individuals listed above to             schedule a time to preview the exhibit.   

CONTACT: Lisa Miner, +1-773-947-6005, or Beth Boston, +1-773-947-6003 of the Museum of Science and Industry; Wendi Koziol, +1-312-558-1770 ext. 152, for Museum of Science and Industry

PRNewswire-USNewswire -- May 24

Source: Museum of Science and Industry

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