So you just got promoted to Head Teacher – Now What?
With the recent health events resulting in school closures, you are probably finding yourself assuming an additional role – that of your child’s lead teacher.
With the recent health events resulting in school closures, you are probably finding yourself assuming an additional role – that of your child’s lead teacher.
With more than 165 hands-on activities and exhibits, what more could the Connecticut Science Center offer to make visits more magical? Butterflies, of course! Thus
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasizes equity, that is, making its vision accessible to all students, K through 12. The framework’s goal is to provide
It is no secret that the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) cannot be learned overnight. The NGSS fundamentally alters the way science has been taught
The biggest draws of the Science Center’s Butterfly Encounter are, of course, the butterflies themselves. But the plants that they flit and fly amongst deserve
With its Green Mission and eye toward innovation, the Science Center “didn’t just stop with the LEED certification” awarded in 2010, says Cherie Sweeney, Vice
If the bridge by Our Changing Earth’s entry looks familiar, there’s a reason. According to recent freeway counts by FHI and Connecticut’s Department of Transportation,
Patricia Faulds Director of Visitor Services What is your favorite exhibit (past or current) at the Connecticut Science Center? Mind Ball. The game measures
Matt Fleury President & CEO of the Connecticut Science Center My role is to help shape and articulate the vision and strategy of the Science
Whether you are an educator, parent, or member of the community, most people know that the Connecticut Science Center is a premier destination for student
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published in the Association of Science and Technology Center’s magazine, Dimensions, the architect of the Connecticut Science Center building,
Richard Thomas Exhibit Design Director My primary role is to create concepts, provide design direction, and manage fabrication and installations for new Science Center exhibits.
Liam Cawley Exhibit Specialist What is your favorite memory of the Connecticut Science Center? Watching the first tractor trailer loaded with exhibits pull into the
With a robot-assisted countdown and a shower of confetti, the Connecticut Science Center officially kicked off a year-long celebration of ten inspiring years. After opening
With the help of two robots, the Connecticut Science Center cut the red ribbon and welcomed its first customers on opening day ten years ago,