Rubik Speedcubing World Record Holders Invade the Discovery Science Center

Thursday, 19 April 2007 20:37

SANTA ANA, CA - Witness history as the World’s most masterful minds assemble at Discovery Science Center to showcase their Rubik’s Cube expertise.  The event, to be held on May 5, 2007, features speedcubing world record holders striving to solve the Rubik’s Cube in record fast times.

With the assistance of Tyson Mao (one of the Worlds’ fastest and most prominent Rubik’s Cube solvers) there will be at least three events open to competitors: speed solving, one-handed speed solving, and blindfolded competitions, along with a possible surprise challenge.  Spectators will have the unique opportunity to become a part of the current speedcubing craze by witnessing these extraordinary minds and agile hands at work.

To complement the festivities, a speaker from the UCI Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory will host an engaging talk about how logic games and memory puzzles contribute to learning and memory development.  “We want our guests to understand the importance and the impact that memory games, such as the Rubik’s Cube, have on our minds. Speedcubing is a unique hobby because there is a tremendous amount of ingenuity and skill required,” said Joe Adams, President of Discovery Science Center.

“Speedcubing at the Cube” will be the first event of its kind in Orange County.  “We are hoping to create enough of a stir to make our speedcubing competition an annual event for Discovery Science Center.  With the help of UCI, CalTech, and the San Clemente Cubers’ Club, our goal is to expose children and adults to speedcubing and its intellectual benefits as well as give them a chance to observe and participate in competitions in the future,” said Adams.

Located at 2500 N. Main St. in Santa Ana, CA, Taco Bell Discovery Science Center is Orange County’s leading destination for hands-on science fun.  Guests can explore more than 100 hands-on science exhibits in themed areas: Discovery Stadium, Techno Arts, Air & Space, Perception, Dynamic Earth, Quake Zone, KidStation, the Digital Lab and Dino Quest.  Easily recognizable by its 10-story solar cube and Delta III Rocket that tower over Interstate 5, Taco Bell Discovery Science Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, For more information, call 714-542-CUBE or visit us online: www.discoverycube.org