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The Mars Czar
When Orlando Figueroa was a child in Puerto Rico, the early years of the space race captured his imagination, and he wondered what it would be like to travel into space. After achieving multiple degrees in mechanical engineering in Puerto … Continue reading
Reptile Day!
Reptiles are amazing creatures. It’s unfortunate that sometimes they have a bad reputation. You need to be respectful of them, just like any other animal, but mostly they are perfectly content to spend most of their time just hanging out, … Continue reading
Posted in In the Community, In the Museum, Partnerships
Tagged Animal Planet, Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Gator Boys, Gatorama, Geico, Inc., Kat Duran, Tom Crutchfield, United Pet Group Inc., Venom One, Zoo Med
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The Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show
If you came to the Museum last weekend, you would have been greeted with a room full of sparkling, colorful treasures that would make any old-time pirate jealous. The Miami Mineralogical and Lapidary Guild was holding their fall show here … Continue reading
Using ECHOS to Get a Head Start
Last Saturday, ECHOS teachers and teacher assistants came to the Museum on a quest to become prepared to host the Head Start Museum Family Day. Both ECHOS and Head Start are all about creating environments for young children to learn … Continue reading
Smithsonian Affiliations – Opportunities Galore!
The Smithsonian is a name recognized all over the world. Internationally, if people know one Museum in the US, it’s most likely the Smithsonian. But through Smithsonian Affiliations, museums all over the country can partner in efforts to share science, … Continue reading
The Dust Bowl – Man and Nature, Cause and Effect
The Miami Science Museum is one of only 10 museums nationwide that was selected to participate in the Smithsonian’s National Youth Summit on October 17th. The focus of this summit was contemporary environmental issues and the legacy (as well as lessons learned) … Continue reading
Posted in For Students, In the Community, In the Museum, MiaSci at Large, Partnerships
Tagged Biscayne National Park, National Parks Conservation Association, National Youth Summit, Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Smithsonian, Smithsonian Affiliations, South Florida Water Management District, University of Miami
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AstroJam: A Cosmic Quest
Every year, the Museum celebrates our Universe, and everyone with a passion for observing, investigating, and learning about it. On a large scale, it’s officially National Astronomy Day. Here at the Museum, we called our celebration AstroJam: A Cosmic Quest. … Continue reading
Posted in For Students, For Teachers, In the Community, In the Museum, MiaSci at Large, Partnerships
Tagged Celestron, FIU Astronomy Club, Florida International University, National Astronomy Day, Smithsonian Affiliations, Southern Cross Astronomical Society, Upward Bound Math & Science, Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos
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Come See the New Beehive at the Museum
The bees are here at the Miami Science Museum, thanks to support from the Junior League of Miami! Don’t worry – these are NOT killer bees. These are European honey bees, which are known to be calm, easily handled, and … Continue reading
Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos
We’ve all seen the amazing images from the Hubble Space Telescope. The details in the colors and swirling patterns are not just beautiful – they also tell a story about what is happening there. Is that cloud of gas and … Continue reading
The Museum’s Science Stars Program Gets Off to a Shining Start!
As announced at the groundbreaking for our new building back in March, the Miami Science Museum is implementing a new program called Science Stars, intended to reach out to communities who may not have had a chance to visit us … Continue reading