The Dr. Gladys West Traveling Exhibit Called ‘Exceptional’
Officially, the exhibit opened March 7, 2025 when Va. Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick, Trimble VP- Construction Lisa Ruggeri, VP & Executive Director VT Innovation Center Lance Collins, Jane Plitt, Founder and Board Chair of the National Center of the Women’s Innovation Center and Andre Jones, eldest grandson of Dr. West all spoke of Dr. West’s extraordinary accomplishment . Scott Fralin VT exhibit designer was there to assure its sparkle. Dr. Pamela Gilchrist VT Director of K-12 STEM programs described the exhibit as “exceptional.”
Come visit!
Visit March – June 2025:
Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
VT Innovation Campus Building 1
3625 Potomac Ave
Alexandria VA 22305.
All are welcome.
The exhibit will be closed on Memorial Day (May 26) and Juneteenth (June 19).
Group tours, particularly for youngsters, are most welcome!
For school or general tours contact:
Zohreh Khoshnamak at operationsmanager@womensinnovations.org
Video compliments of Craig Newcomb, Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
Mission Accomplished
Dr. West Traveling Exhibit Wows Adults and Youngsters!
- Dignitaries, academic and corporate leaders, the West family, and NCWI supporters celebrate the exhibit opening.
- Dr. West joins by FaceTime!
- Over 260 Stemfest youth delighted in the exhibit
- March 7th proclaimed Dr. Gladys West Day by Alexandria Mayor Gaskins and the City Council
- Va. Governor Youngkin sends congratulations letter
- Major news coverage (Zebra story, NBC4 story, and Alexandria Gazette Packet)
More to come!
Photos courtesy of Donna Parry
