Chrysler Group Extends Deadline of 'Closing the Technology Gap in Education' Program to January 31

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10, 2007 -- Chrysler Group today announced that the deadline to submit entries for the second annual Walter P. Chrysler "Closing the Technology Gap in Education" awards program has been extended to January 31, 2007. Applications received electronically or postmarked by this date will be considered for $87,000 in prizes.

"We found that a lot of teachers had difficulty making the original December 31 deadline due to the holiday rush, so we're happy to give them this additional time," said Julie Flashner, Group Sales Manager of the New Detroit Science Center.

The "Closing the Technology Gap" awards program is a partnership between the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund and the Science Center. It recognizes and rewards Michigan public elementary, middle and high school teachers for finding innovative and creative ways to help more students consider science, technology, engineering and math careers -- and to close the gap between the number of U.S. students who pursue careers in these areas compared with students from other countries.

"With this awards program, we are shining a spotlight on educators who demonstrate their passion and enthusiasm for creatively teaching science, technology, engineering and math," said Frank Fountain, Chrysler Group Senior Vice President - External Affairs and Public Policy and President of the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund. "It's time again to light the fire of inspiration."

Entry forms can be obtained on the Web at www.chryslerteacherawards.com. For more information, call Julie Flashner at (313) 577-8400, ext. 424.