Orlando Science Center will attempt to set a new world record this month and make it into the history books (and also hopefully the Guinness World Record book)!
We'll be attempting to break the record for "Most people flying one paper rocket each simultaneously at a single venue".
This record requires nearly 300 participants to launch a paper rocket from a straw within approximately 15 seconds.
We'll have all 300+ of our participants, our independent stewards, volunteer witnesses, and the adjudicator in the CineDome for the record breaking attempt!
Guinness World Record's vision and mission is to inspire a science of wonder and to document the incredible. We're hoping to do just that while breaking the record! During the attempt, we’ll be highlighting STEM concepts about rocketry and talking about the recent Europa Clipper space mission.
Our world record attempt is scheduled to be held on Saturday, November 16!
Do you know where this photo was taken in the Science Center?
The first five people to use the QR code to submit the correct location will win an OSC pinback button!
OSC UPDATES
LET’S MEET UP & EAT UP
Our annual Thanks-For-Giving event will take place on Tuesday, November 19 at 11:30am in Founders Room (11:30 am – 1:30 pm)
A great spread of turkey, mashed potatoes/gravy, vegetables, and drinks will be supplied
This event is a food drive! The team that collects the most pounds of non-perishable food will be named the winner of the 2024 MacDaddy Turkey Competition (with trophy) and bragging rights for the whole year!
Full details will be sent via email and also posted on Yammer
PUMPKIN PAINTING PALS
Thank you to everyone who was able to drop by and paint pumpkins at this year’s Pumpkin Painting Party!
We had great creations -- ranging from spooky, to whimsical, to cutesy, to downright terrifying!
It was a great way to kick off the Fall season together
Check out some photos, below!
SPARK WINNER
ERIC VICKERS
Sean'ese Athouriste
Sydney Baker (2)
Lauren Bansberg
MaiAsia Barrett
Nick Belanger
Ollie Bird (2)
Zachary Britt
Mary Cloer
SPARKS
Ashley Connelly
Mona de Torres
Sharlene Figueroa
Emily Frese
Simone Gomaa (2)
Yami Gonzalez (2)
Beth Hall
Kristie Hoover
Kevin Horan
OF THE MONTH
XANDER DAVIS
Xander’s nominations were quick to highlight his energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism in building out the Science Center’s Community Engagement initiatives He has developed new relationships with strong community partners, and enhanced current relationships by making sure they feel part of our mission, seen, and heard.
Last month, Xander secured NASA’s Europa Clipper traveling roadshow which drove great attendance and nice media opportunities, highlighting this exciting day in science history One of our community partners praised Xander: “He’s so attentive to our needs, easy to work with, and he is fun and friendly... we just want to keep coming back!”
Luke Lanaris
Tom Leahy (2)
Katyiana Leblanc
Kirby Lee
Raquel MacDermant
Valentine Murphy
Adriana Ocaña-Lara
Amanda Paneque (2)
Chrissy Schreiber
Alex Simons
Margaret Spencer
Grant Summers
Mercedes Suttles
Sue Sweetland
Travis Toot
Elizabeth Tyson
Eric Vickers (2)
NOV 2 & 3 SAT & SUN Bank of America Weekend
NOVEMBER
SCIENCE FICTION MONTH
Get ready for a warp-speed adventure as we explore all things science fiction! Beam up your curiosity and blast off!
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Homeschool Program
Dinos In Lights Premieres NOV 16 & 17 SAT & SUN Science Fiction Weekend
Veteran’s Day Wreath Ceremony NOV 16 SAT World Record Attempt Day
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OSC Is Open
OSC Is Closed
BREAK CAMP REMINDERS:
During OSC Break Camps, please make sure you are not passing through the Clubhouse or using the Clubhouse Restrooms or SDC Restrooms!
Journey to Space
Space exploration’s next era will be the greatest yet, highlighted by Journey to Space The film showcases the exciting plans NASA and the space community are working on, and the challenges they must overcome to carry out missions such as landing astronauts on Mars and capturing asteroids.
Journey to Space uses spectacular space footage to show fascinating, realistic scenarios of how astronauts will get to Mars, live there for long durations, and return home after a two-and-a-half-year mission. The film highlights Orion, Olympus, and the Space Launch System.
COMMUNITY COMMENTS
The staff at 4Roots was so kind! The employee went above and beyond to help me and my three young kids.
We were notexpectingto stay as longas we did -- we hadso muchfun!
Wereallyenjoyedthe "SoundinHarmony" show withtheorchestra.Mykid lovedmeetingthebass player!
We loved the stations with the youth volunteers They were all very helpful and personable! What great work experience they're getting!
Over 38 million Americans, or 1 in every 10 people, have diabetes Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. When it’s not managed, diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart.
Here are some tips to help prevent or manage diabetes.
WELCOMETO THETEAM
Manage your A1C blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.
Ask your doctor what your goals should be, and stay informed about your A1C levels
Make lifestyle changes to slowly build healthy habits. Take small steps to eat healthier, be more physically active, and get enough sleep.
Take your medicines on time, even if you feel healthy. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for help if you have trouble managing your medicines.
Recent new hires include:
Christian Lebron Martie Avendano
Gabrielle Rosa
Elissa Herrera
Pam Budhu
Ella Binyam
OPPORTUNITIES AT THE INTERSECTION
For millennia, indigenous people of the North American continent have used their intimate understanding of their environment to sustainably harvest and care for the land Indigenous knowledge, or traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), has similarities to Western science, but also many key difference.
Although both Indigenous knowledge and Western science include observations and data collection, Indigenous knowledge is place-specific, whereas Western science tends to search for universal rules.
Indigenous knowledge is rooted in the relationship between humans and their environment, as well.
Take care of your mental health. A mental health counselor may help you find healthy ways to cope with stress
Work closely with your primary care provider. They can help you prevent or manage diabetes and refer you to other health care professionals for related health problems.
The knowledge gained through Indigenous ways of knowing are managed by the community, in contrast to Western science’s focus on publishing, patents, and restrictions in academia.
“In indigenous ways of knowing, it is understood that each living being has a particular role to play,” says Robin Wall Kimmerer in her book titled Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.
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