Tag Archives: Miami Science Museum

Miami Science Museum Reclaims Land for Nature

Posted on December 6, 2011 by admin

Last week, Museum staff and Upward Bound students helped restore the Reclamation Project wall at the Wildlife Center for another year. Each of the 1,111 seedlings that spent a year germinating on the wall were removed and replaced with new … Continue reading →

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A Herpetological Good Time at Miami Science Museum

Posted on November 7, 2011 by admin

Herpetologically inclined visitors flocked to the Museum on Saturday, November 5th for Reptile Day. Reptile lovers and those who simply wanted to learn more about the fascinating creatures spent the day seeing, touching and experiencing several different lizard, snake, turtle … Continue reading →

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Leading by Example

Posted on November 7, 2011 by admin

This month, Amy Gillette, Director of Finance at Miami Science Museum, was awarded the first-ever “Leading by Example” award. The MiaSci Leading by Example award recognizes one employee per quarter who exemplifies one or more of the following: goes above … Continue reading →

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Project Access – Hosted by MiaSci’s Teen Ambassadors

Posted on November 4, 2011 by admin

Earlier this month, almost 70 teens from the South Florida area gathered at Miami Science Museum for a session on critical thinking and decision-making, and how it shapes global opinion, hosted by the Museum’s newest ambassador group, the MiaSci Teen … Continue reading →

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Wonderful World of Wizard Science

Posted on November 2, 2011 by admin

During teacher workdays, the Museum offers exciting and educational one-day camps that are sure to appeal to the scientist in everyone. Last Friday, a group of lucky kids entered Miami Science Museum’s World of Wizards to discover the science behind … Continue reading →

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Over the Moon About Astronomy Evening

Posted on October 19, 2011 by admin

Astronomy fans flocked to the Museum recently to take part in an exciting line-up of activities to explore our galaxy and beyond for the Museum’s first Astronomy Evening. Attendees enjoyed a special “Astronomy Music: Live Celestial Concert” by astronomer Dr. … Continue reading →

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MiaSci’s Karlisa Callwood Awarded ASTC Diversity and Leadership Development Fellowship

Posted on August 17, 2011 by admin

Karlisa Callwood, Public Programs Manager at Miami Science Museum, was recently awarded an ASTC (Association of Science-Technology Centers) Diversity and Leadership Development Fellowship. The intent of the Fellowship program is to provide professional development experiences, a peer network, and opportunities … Continue reading →

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Miami Science Museum Picked as Best By Kids!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by admin

  MiaSci visitors are really enjoying our new exhibits – especially the kids! Miami Science Museum was recently chosen “Best By Kids” by Xfinity on Demand. Xfinity asked kids in South Florida what they think are the best places in … Continue reading →

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MiaSci Summer Camp – Crazy Contraptions

Posted on August 2, 2011 by admin

This week’s group of 6-8th graders, lead by MiaSci camp veteran Richard Cheney, is building a series of levers and pulleys to create elevators and other devices in the Crazy Contraptions class. Mr. Cheney is a 4th grade teacher at … Continue reading →

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MiaSci Summer Camp – Green Thumbs Up

Posted on July 29, 2011 by admin

First graders are growing green thumbs at MiaSci Summer Camp! Mrs. Tamarit’s class of first graders learned about gardening and growing, starting from the seeds up, in Thumbs Up! Campers started the week by planting lima beans, which they cared … Continue reading →

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