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Contact: Caroline Scutt, caroline.scutt@nulldavincisciencecenter.org

ALLENTOWN, PA. March 21, 2023 – Da Vinci Science Center’s Executive Director and CEO, Lin Erickson, received the Unity in Diversity Award from the Rising Together organization. Founded in 2017 by Ngozi Ayozieuwa Bell, Rising Together brings together women who are community and inspirational leaders to take part in a day of stories, art and music in the Lehigh Valley during Women’s History Month.

The Unity in Diversity Community Award is given to a woman, young adult or girl in the community who uniquely strives to create a platform that supports and springboards the success of others; a woman who is apt in working on the issues that enhance the well-being of others irrespective of gender, race or origin.

Congresswoman Wild presented the award with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition citing Erickson’s role in formalizing efforts to support current and future female professionals in the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math fields; increasing the emphasis on high-impact programs with career connections for underserved students; and developing partnerships between the public and private sector to advance workforce competitiveness. Other awardees included Gatherer – Esther Lee, recipient of the Gatherer award and Helen Fosam, Ph. D., recipient of the Living Positive Change award.  Erickson’s leadership was also recognized by Allentown City Council. 

 This year’s Rising Together event was held at Lehigh University on March 18, 2023. Learn more about the annual event and ongoing programs at womenshistorymonthlv.com 


About the Da Vinci Science Center
The Da Vinci Science Center is a national award-winning science center that has brought science to life and lives to science since 1992. Da Vinci Science Center experiences make science fun and approachable, helping to connect people of all ages and backgrounds with the wonders of science. An independent nonprofit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) status, the Da Vinci Science Center engages more than 150,000 participants annually with its exhibits, programs, events, and partnerships. To learn more about these and other programs, visit www.davincisciencecenter.org and follow them on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter.