In the Community

MiaSci is dedicated to serving all members of our community. One of the ways we do this is by going out into the community to deliver programming, from schools and parks to shopping malls and street festivals, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a memorable science moment. Whether it’s meeting one of the animals from our Wildlife Clinic, sampling some solar cooking or catching a science demo, the chance to take part in some live science learning may be right around your corner. Check out our Calendar of Events to see when we might be in your area.

ROVs Boldly Go Where Students Can’t Go

Posted on July 6, 2012 by admin

Underwater exploration is difficult for some obvious reasons, but it’s so important to understand marine environments. How does pollution affect marine life near the shore? What effect does temperature and salt levels have on the growth of seaweed? Does the … Continue reading →

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Restoring Mangroves on Virginia Key

Posted on June 29, 2012 by admin

Being in south Florida, we are literally surrounded by precious natural environments – the ocean, the coral reefs, mangroves, the Everglades, to name a few. That means we are in a position to negatively affect our surroundings if we don’t … Continue reading →

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Miami Youth Offer Scenarios for Global Sustainability

Posted on June 21, 2012 by admin

Scientists gather all the time at conferences and meetings to share ideas, research, and discoveries. But how often do high school students get to actively participate in these meetings – especially ones with global consequences? This week, scientists and world leaders … Continue reading →

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Digital WAVE – Family, Friends, and Cake

Posted on June 13, 2012 by admin

At the end of every Digital WAVE session, we celebrate the students’ accomplishment with students, Museum staff, invited families and friends … and of course, chocolate cake! At our recent Family Event at the end of this year’s spring session, students presented the … Continue reading →

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Reclamation Project on Care2!

Posted on May 29, 2012 by admin

Art. Science. Mangroves. These three words are not usually put in the same sentence. But they are the core ideas behind the Museum’s Reclamation Project, which has a singular goal to help reclaim south Florida environments for nature. As part of the … Continue reading →

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Reclaiming Highland Oaks Park for Nature

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

There is a constant battle in many places between the environment and human activity, and south Florida is one of those places. But on Saturday May 12th, the Museum’s Reclamation Project took steps to help the environment win the battle. With the help … Continue reading →

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The Week of the Young Child

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

There is Mother’s day, Father’s Day, Plant a Flower Day, and even National Pancake Day. There seems to be a day dedicated to everything in life, big and small. But guess who gets a whole week dedicated to them. Young … Continue reading →

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Summer Camp Time!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin

What did you want to be when growing up? Or what about your kids? Are they scientists, explorers, conservationists or inventors? At Miami Science Museum’s summer camp, kids can explore lots of different fields. If they love roller coasters, they … Continue reading →

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Roughing It on the Upward Bound Camping Trip

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

“This was the best experience in my life. I can’t wait to do this next year!” This kind of response, from a 9th grade student who participated in her first Upward Bound annual camping trip, is what we live for … Continue reading →

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A Tripod Adventure

Posted on April 30, 2012 by admin

When you think about the purpose of a camera tripod, you probably think of words like stability or support. The Museum’s Tripod program, funded by the MetLife Foundation, lives up to that description as well. Recognizing the reality of family life … Continue reading →

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