Posted: Friday, 31st July 2009 3:36PM

TYLER -- The RAISE Program, "Raising Awareness in Internet Safety through Education," is opening an Internet Safety Exhibit, the “Suddenlink Cyber Café,” at Discovery Science Place in downtown Tyler. RAISE is a public-private partnership involving Suddenlink Communications, Discovery Science Place, Tyler ISD, and the Tyler Police Department. The exhibit features Internet safety computer stations for kids, Internet safety videos, and take-home literature for parents and caregivers. According to RAISE partners, it's an opportunity for families to learn about Internet safety together in a safe environment.

“We believe in the educational value of hands-on learning environment provided at Discovery Science Place,” explains Russell Moreland, general manager for Suddenlink. “Our team embraced the hands-on culture of the museum by working together to bring the Internet Safety exhibit to life for the RAISE program and Discovery Science Place.”

“Our children are growing up in a world where technology abounds and tools like the Internet are readily available,” said Michael Shanklin, executive director of Discovery Science Place. “And like any other tool, the Internet can be used for good and bad. We’re happy to help equip children and parents with knowledge on how to make good decisions when using the Internet.”

The new, permanent exhibit is featured in the museum’s “Joyce Buford Hometown, USA” area, a child-sized community that spotlights many key businesses and services across the region. A Grand Opening event open to Museum Members and the Suddenlink family, was held Thursday. The new exhibit will be open to all visitors beginning Friday, July 31, 2009.For more information about the exhibit, go to http://www.discoveryscienceplace.org or call 903-533-8011.