Our Mission:
The mission of the Lewis H. Latimer Society reflects much of
the personality and vision of its namesake, Lewis Howard Latimer. Mr. Latimer
(1848 -1928), a Chelsea native and son of a runaway slaves, became an
electrical engineer who worked for Thomas Edison, inventor of the light bulb, and
Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone. Many of Latimer's ideas,
including the fine carbon wire that lights up, went into Edison's light bulb. Latimer
was the only black man, and one of the original 28 persons who formed the
"Edison Pioneers," a group dedicated to keeping Edison's ideals, The Edison
General Electric Company, for which Latimer worked, merged with a second firm
in 1892. The resulting Merger became the present day General Electric Company.
Throughout his life Lewis Latimer was notable for numerous other
accomplishments, i.e., recognized patent expert, draftsman,
author, poet, musician and Civil War Veteran.
Ron and Leo Robinson, African-American Chelsea natives, felt it
important to preserve the memory of Lewis Latimer and so founded the Lewis H.
Latimer Society in 1997 to raise public awareness of his
accomplishments and preserve his legacy, particularly for the
inspiration and benefit of Chelsea;s young people.
The mission of the Latimer Society is to promote excellence in
learning and discovery for young people in Chelsea through science,
and embodies the ideas of Lewis Latimer. Through this path of
scientific exploration, the founders believe that beneficiaries will also
further develop their own sense of self-discovery and confidence.
The mission of the Lewis H. Latimer Society reflects much of
the personality and vision of its namesake, Lewis Howard Latimer. Mr. Latimer
(1848 -1928), a Chelsea native and son of a runaway slaves, became an
electrical engineer who worked for Thomas Edison, inventor of the light bulb, and
Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone. Many of Latimer's ideas,
including the fine carbon wire that lights up, went into Edison's light bulb. Latimer
was the only black man, and one of the original 28 persons who formed the
"Edison Pioneers," a group dedicated to keeping Edison's ideals, The Edison
General Electric Company, for which Latimer worked, merged with a second firm
in 1892. The resulting Merger became the present day General Electric Company.
Throughout his life Lewis Latimer was notable for numerous other
accomplishments, i.e., recognized patent expert, draftsman,
author, poet, musician and Civil War Veteran.
Ron and Leo Robinson, African-American Chelsea natives, felt it
important to preserve the memory of Lewis Latimer and so founded the Lewis H.
Latimer Society in 1997 to raise public awareness of his
accomplishments and preserve his legacy, particularly for the
inspiration and benefit of Chelsea;s young people.
The mission of the Latimer Society is to promote excellence in
learning and discovery for young people in Chelsea through science,
and embodies the ideas of Lewis Latimer. Through this path of
scientific exploration, the founders believe that beneficiaries will also
further develop their own sense of self-discovery and confidence.
The Hall of Science
The Latimer Society has developed an after school science
program within the Chelsea Public Library that serves youth
from ages 7-18 by teaching hands on science experiments
that are designed to be age appropriate. At the Hall of
Science we believe that our young people need to experience
academic success and they need exposure to science and,
mathematics in a way is relevant, fun, hands on and
inspirational.
In March of 2004, the Latimer Society formed a partnership
with the Chelsea Public Library in the development of
Chelsea Hall of Science. The Primary goal of the Chelsea
Hall of Science is to encourage Scientific Literacy and to
promote awareness and appreciation if Science and
Technology. The Latimer Society
coordinates all educational and enrichment programs at the
Science Center Located at the Library.
The Latimer Society has developed an after school science
program within the Chelsea Public Library that serves youth
from ages 7-18 by teaching hands on science experiments
that are designed to be age appropriate. At the Hall of
Science we believe that our young people need to experience
academic success and they need exposure to science and,
mathematics in a way is relevant, fun, hands on and
inspirational.
In March of 2004, the Latimer Society formed a partnership
with the Chelsea Public Library in the development of
Chelsea Hall of Science. The Primary goal of the Chelsea
Hall of Science is to encourage Scientific Literacy and to
promote awareness and appreciation if Science and
Technology. The Latimer Society
coordinates all educational and enrichment programs at the
Science Center Located at the Library.
| Chelsea Hall of Science (CHoS) |
The Chelsea Hall of Science operates the following programs:
Jobs For Life-- a prevocational and vocational training program that
prepares youth for work. The Jobs for Life program teaches resume
writing, interview skills, completing job applications, dressing
appropriately for work, communication skills, computer competency
skills, and web site design.
Jobs For Life-- a prevocational and vocational training program that
prepares youth for work. The Jobs for Life program teaches resume
writing, interview skills, completing job applications, dressing
appropriately for work, communication skills, computer competency
skills, and web site design.
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