Science Central
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Science Central is a regional resource that provides inspiring and fun hands-on science education for people of all ages. Spark your imagination at Science Central! Inside Fort Wayne's first publicly-run electric utility, the City Power & Light plant, you will find over 30,000 sq. feet of exciting hands-on learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. Explore 120+ fun, interactive exhibits and live science demonstrations on electricity, magnetism, weather, geology, live animals, and much more. Unique exhibits include Science On a Sphere, where you can see the Earth from space; Fred the fossil Mastodon; Kids Central, the early-learners area; and the High Rail Bike, suspended three-stories over the ground. With new exhibits opening almost every month and a temporary traveling exhibition gallery that is updated three times a year, there is always something new and exciting to see at Science Central.
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A look back at some of our favorite Outreach memories from this school year! Thank you to Adams County Community Foundation, Blackford County Community Foundation, Community Foundation DeKalb County, Community Foundation of Grant County, Indiana, Inc., Kosciusko County Community Foundation, LaGrange County Community Foundation, Community Foundation of Noble County, Olive B. Cole Foundation, Inc., Steuben County Community Foundation, and United Technologies Electronic Controls for partnering with us to bring STEM education to local schools!
REMINDER: There will be an informational meeting at 4 p.m. TODAY at Science Central for any artists interested in designing and fabricating a Little Free Library outside of our building. For more information, visit our website: http://sciencecentral.org/little-free-library
Happy 10th Anniversary to the AWS Foundation! We are proud to partner with them to provide Special Abilities Days at Science Central. Join the AWS Foundation scavenger hunt and vote for Science Central now through May 31!
Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay to all teachers! We are always excited to help you teach your students more about STEM through outreach and study trips!
Looking for something to do this summer? Volunteer at Science Central! Help us continue our mission by sharing your time and talent with us. We have plenty of opportunities available, including helping out at admissions and in the Gift Shop, working with our Education team, doing office and administrative work, maintaining and improving our exhibits, and more! For more information or to sign up, visit our website: https://buff.ly/2ri54na
Calling all local artists! We are excited to announce that Science Central will host a Little Free Library outside of our building, sponsored in-part by Managed Health Services - MHS! We're looking for an artist/artists to help us design, fabricate, and install the Little Free Library! Visit our website for more information about the project, and attend an informational session at 4 p.m. on Monday, May 14, at Science Central! http://sciencecentral.org/little-free-library
Happy Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! We are thankful for the opportunity to provide inspiring and fun hands-on science education to all people of all ages through our Afterschool Enrichment programs. In 2017, we provided 268 afterschool programs for 6,881 people in our region. So far this year we have served 1,900 people through these programs, some in partnership with the Boys & Girls Club, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Cornerstone Youth Center, and local schools and PTA groups. #heartofafterschool
Apparently it’s Bat Appreciation Day! We miss our little friend!
Light up this weekend with a trip to Science Central!
Today our campers are learning about wild things! See if you can catch the bear peeking out on the #BearCam. Want to learn more about the natural environment? Visit the "Our Weakening Web" exhibit in the Traveling Gallery to find out how you can help preserve wildlife.
Science Central is the April recipient of the Fresh Thyme Farmers Markets Giving Bag program! Purchase a reusable Giving Bag and $1 will be donated to our organization.
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