Posted on February 2nd, 2012 by Jaimie Schock
The Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pa. seeks to inspire learning and curiosity by connecting science and technology with everyday life. By making science both relevant and fun, the Science Center’s goal is to increase science literacy in the region and to motivate young people to seek careers in science and technology.
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Posted on September 20th, 2010 by Jaimie Schock
The Challenger Center for Space Science Education operates 45 Learning Centers across the United States, using space-mission simulators and interactive exhibitions to make STEM subjects fun for students in grades 5 through 8. Now, a new center will open next spring in West Virginia targeting K-2 students.
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Posted on February 15th, 2010 by ASEE
The exhibit hall of Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta, GA, spans some 9000 square feet, circling a planetarium theater, and split over two levels. Within these areas are numerous displays which deal with a whole array of scientific concepts. The theme for the entire exhibit area reflects the slogan of the Science Center: “Where Science Becomes an Adventure.”
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Posted on February 8th, 2010 by ASEE
The Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta, GA., offers Science Night Out, Friday evening programs with hands-on science activities for kids, staffed by Fernbank Science Center scientists and volunteers. The target audience is fun-loving, science-aware children from 3rd grade through 6th grade. Cost: $15.
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Tags: Aerospace, Engineering Week, Grades 3-6, Programs for Students, Science Center
Posted on January 21st, 2009 by ASEE
Liberty Science Center is a New Jersey nonprofit corporation dedicated to offering science learning experiences onsite, offsite, and online. Located in Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ, the center aims to engages learners of all ages in science excitement, provide professional development for teachers, and actively connect people of all backgrounds to pivotal science and society issues.
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