Monthly Archives: September 2011

Upward Bound Barbeque

Posted on September 28, 2011 by admin

Over 100 students and their families gathered on Saturday to celebrate the beginning of Upward Bound’s 2011 academic year. And how better to celebrate than at a barbeque on the beach? Upward Bound was started by the US Department of … Continue reading →

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SCEnaRioS at The 6th Science Center World Congress

Posted on September 15, 2011 by admin

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a science center? There can be lots of answers. Some might say it’s a place to learn something new, have fun with your family or classmates, or … Continue reading →

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Upward Bound: Up, Up, and Away!

Posted on September 8, 2011 by admin

Students in the Museum’s Upward Bound program have had tons of amazing opportunities this summer. Upward Bound is one of the US Department of Education’s programs which help first-generation college bound students prepare for college and a degree in science, … Continue reading →

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Buzzzzzzzz

Posted on September 2, 2011 by admin

If you really think about what makes a scientist, you’d have to agree that every young child is a scientist. Just like scientists, little ones are always asking that little one-word question: “WHY?” The Museum’s ECHOS program (Early Childhood Hands-On … Continue reading →

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