Tag Archives: Digital Wave

Go Green!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by admin

There are only so many hours in the day, but still, students in the second session of Digital WAVE this summer managed to build an entire 3D house in a virtual world in just 2 weeks. The goal was to … Continue reading →

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The S101 Submarine Dives into the Museum!

Posted on July 27, 2012 by admin

It’s not a sentence you would expect to hear. A submarine dives into the Miami Science Museum! But this summer, from July 28 – August 12, the S101 submarine is on display at the Museum, thanks to a partnership with the OceanGate … Continue reading →

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The Greenest (Virtual) House in Miami!

Posted on July 3, 2012 by admin

The Digital WAVE students have learned a lot this summer – building their own circuits powered by wind, water, and the Sun… following through the Energy Tracker exhibits at the Museum… meeting Martin Keeley, Education Director of the Mangrove Action … 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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Mangroves in Action

Posted on June 26, 2012 by admin

This summer, Digital WAVE is all about what we can do – what we can do for our environment, what we can do in our homes and schools, and how we can create a better future. Through our virtual world, … Continue reading →

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Tracking Green Energies at the Museum

Posted on June 21, 2012 by admin

Climate change is a global problem, and will take global collaboration between nations and innovative “green” technologies. But what can we do about it as individuals in our own homes, schools, and communities? This summer, Digital WAVE students have been … 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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Fly Over a Virtual South Florida

Posted on June 1, 2012 by admin

Imagine you are flying above Florida, looking down at the winding (and in some places straight) Kissimmee River, the enormous Lake Okeechobee, the patchwork quilt of farmlands, the watery green Everglades, and the urban sprawl of houses and roads. For those … Continue reading →

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Science Can Find You if You’re Lost at Sea

Posted on May 20, 2012 by admin

Many young people wonder… How do I take what I’m interested in, and turn it into a career? For Dr. Arthur Mariano, it was a a simple love of fishing and being on the water that sparked his career. He is … Continue reading →

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The Scholarship Jackpot!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin

We recently announced the fantastic news that some of our Upward Bound and Digital Wave students had been finalists for some prestigious scholarships. We are so proud to report that we officially have 2 winners of the Dell Scholars Program, … Continue reading →

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