How Turning Down the Lights Opens Doors
If you are not sensitive to sound or light, then you could visit the Connecticut Science Center on a Sensory Friendly Day and not notice
If you are not sensitive to sound or light, then you could visit the Connecticut Science Center on a Sensory Friendly Day and not notice
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
As part of the Connecticut Science Center’s Women in Science Initiative, each month we will highlight local Connecticut women in a variety of science fields.
Did someone say invisible messages? Taking a look at Harry Potter for inspiration, this week on Science Sunday we bring the magic to, what we
My daughter is freshly two. Like many parents, I’m trying to keep her open to a life in the sciences. To be honest, I’m also
When I hear “NASA” I think of astronauts and moonwalks, but it turns out that NASA has been investigating Earth. Who knew?! From 2008-2017, NASA
Welcome to a new year and a new month. Garnet is the birthstone for January, and the almandine garnet happens to be Connecticut’s state mineral.
Out of Bounds: Mountain Adventure is a little like a Warren Miller film, but with more science. Featuring Olympian Torah Bright, this movie is a
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,
Thanksgiving dinner is a production. One cousin is in charge of both roasting and deep-frying the turkeys. Because the crispy Brussels sprouts with apples and
The urban heat island effect (UHI) may not be at the forefront of your mind in November. This year-round phenomena is more noticeable in the
Tasked with planning the office holiday party, but don’t want to ruin it, Dwight Schrute style? It needs to be fun — but not so
Matt Fleury President & CEO of the Connecticut Science Center My role is to help shape and articulate the vision and strategy of the Science
Mother of three, caretaker of her grandchildren, and an educator, Lilian Polanco has always been surrounded by the curious minds of young people who often