On May 18, 2009, the Exploratorium hosts the 32nd Annual Awards Dinner. At a time when more young girls are being encouraged to take an interest in the sciences and to consider scientific careers, the Exploratorium is paying homage to five individuals who paved the way for future female scientists while making an indelible mark in their respective fields. This year the Exploratorium celebrates Women in Science: Inspiring Women in the Field, as part of its long tradition of honoring leaders in science, technology, and education for over thirty years. The honorees include noted IBM computer scientist Frances Allen, NYU interactive technologist Red Burns, computer scientist and Google vice-president Marissa Mayer, SLAC particle physicist and professor Helen Quinn, and Harriet Wallberg-Henriksson, President of Karolinska Institutet, Sweden. On stage: Frances Allen, Marissa Meyer, Helen Quinn, and Harriet Wallberg-Henriksson. K. C. Cole is the Master of Ceremonies.