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Design & invent in our newest traveling exhibit! pg. 6
Cafe aims to inspire & educate about critical food issues pg. 8
Science is better together! Learn how to make biology friendship bracelets pg. 14
EXPO DAYS: February 18–21, 2022 MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER
Celebrate how Science Matters all month long with special experiences leading up to the cornerstone Otronicon Interactive Tech Expo! • STEM Saturdays • On-demand STEM Activities • Community Events and Outreach
• Career Dialogues - scientists, engineers & technologists sharing their stories, passion, and expertise. • LIVE Virtual Presentations
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
DR. SARAH LAYTON
College of Sciences | Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy
VISIT WWW.OTRONICON.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS
777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, Florida 32803 • 407.514.2000 • www.osc.org Orlando Science Center is a private, nonprofit educational facility.
President’s Message
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Science in Our Lives
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Weddings
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Board of Trustees
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NEW Exhibit: Design Zone
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4Roots Interview with John Rivers
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Films & Shows
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Species Spotlight
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Monthly Events
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Calendar
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Try This at Home!
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Educational Programs
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Volunteer Success Story
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Member Scrapbook
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Executive Editor JoAnn Newman Co-Editors Jennine Moser, Jeff Stanford Contributing Writers Aubrey Coats, Mike Donohue, Stefani Francisco, Laura Gustafson-Hullinger, Spencer Jones, Stacy Kelley, Jennine Moser, Megg Murphy, JoAnn Newman, Jeff Stanford, Madison Szathmary, Helen Tillem, Nona Tyler Graphic Designer Kristie Hoover Photographer Roberto Gonzalez SCOPE Magazine is published three times a year by Orlando Science Center. SCOPE accepts no responsibility for the return of unsolicited manuscripts and/or photographs and assumes no liability for products or services advertised herein. SCOPE reserves the right to edit, rewrite or refuse material and is not responsible for products. CONTACT INFORMATION Phone Number: 407.514.2000 | Website: www.osc.org | Story ideas and suggestions: oscmembership@osc.org Orlando Science Center is supported by United Arts of Central Florida, funded in part by Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program, and sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the City of Orlando, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. © 2021 Orlando Science Center. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin including limited English proficiency, in programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance. To learn more, please contact our Accessibility Coordinator Debra Gordon at 407.514.2029 or dgordon@osc.org, email preferred.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
BACK TO SCHOOL TO WORK TOWARD A BRIGHTER FUTURE As a new school year begins during these challenging times, we are reminded why it is so important to inspire the next generation to be champions of science. It helps us not only better understand the world around us, but offers a set of skills to address the problems plaguing it. Our youth can save the world and science can help them do it. They will take humanity to Mars and beyond, address the dilemmas of world hunger and climate change and overcome the next global health crisis. Innovation can light the path to better days, but it must be nurtured. That is why it is so important to engage our students with active science learning. Orlando Science Center is preparing for a brighter tomorrow by partnering with our region’s schools today. Our team supports curriculum with resources and experiences that make science come alive for students and teachers alike. Through field trips, science festivals, workshops and teacher training, we are an ally and mentor to students and teachers at schools throughout Central Florida and beyond. Our activities encourage the skills needed to master this complicated 21st century world. Research shows that 60% of future jobs will require STEM skills that only 20% of our workforce currently possess. We are helping our kids get ready for jobs that don’t even exist yet. Engaging audiences both onsite and offsite with immersive experiences creates confidence in science and excitement for what lies ahead. Real learning happens during a virtual reality jet flight or by successfully guiding a robot you just programmed though an obstacle course. It’s learning by doing and we could not do any of it without you. Please know that your support makes dynamic science learning possible for more than 140,000 students every year. Together, we are stimulating curiosity and creativity, motivating students, empowering teachers, and providing a welcoming and exciting place for all to enjoy learning together - whether that’s in an exhibit hall, in a classroom or at an after school program. By supporting Orlando Science Center, you are investing in a future of possibilities for our entire community. Sincerely,
PRESIDENT/CEO
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SCIENCE IN OUR LIVES
A CHAT WITH TIME’S
FIRST KID OF THE YEAR! You’ve probably heard of TIME’s Person of the Year, but for the first time ever, a kid was also chosen. Who is TIME’s first Kid of the year? Gitanjali Rao is a 15-year-old Indian American inventor, author, scientist, STEM promoter, and engineer, who was chosen from more than 5,000 nominees. She is using technology to address some of the world’s messiest problems by inventing solutions - like a device that detects lead in drinking water, an app to help prevent cyberbullying, and more! Orlando Science Center got the chance to chat with Gitanjali about her work as an inventor, an
innovator, a STEM advocate and TIME’s first Kid of the Year. “My inventions are helping to shape and save the world,” she said. “And no matter how old you are or where you live, you can do it, too!” Gitanjali recently wrote a book, A Young Innovator’s Guide to STEM, to encourage other young people to follow their dreams. The book shares a roadmap to innovation with a practical process for getting started and foolproof tips to compete in STEM competitions and other contests. It contains real-world advice to jump start your creativity. “Observe, brainstorm, research, build and communicate.” That is what this brilliant young scientist from Denver told actor and activist Angelina Jolie about her process during an interview for TIME Magazine. It certainly sounds like a winning formula for tackling some of our world’s biggest issues. Gitanjali encourages everyone to be part of an innovation movement as we face today’s unique and complex challenges. The world needs more problem solvers. And we need more young people like Gitanjali Rao! Please visit our website for a special message from TIME’s first Kid of the Year. Who is TIME’s First Kid of the Year? Get to Know Gitanjali Rao and learn more about Gitanjali on her website: www.gitanjalirao.net.
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WE HAVE WEDDINGS DOWN TO A SCIENCE! Orlando Science Center invites you to celebrate your wedding day in style with a wonderful combination of both indoor and outdoor spaces, making for extraordinary backdrops. Setting the scene for a wedding couldn’t be more exciting with our picturesque FINFROCK Terrace, interactive Our Planet exhibit hall, and a few larger-than-life friends in DinoDigs.
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To start planning your wedding, call 407.514.2290 or email HTillem@osc.org.
ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER Board of Trustees Fiscal Year 2022
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Patrick Aland
Vice President of Engineering Presidio
Jim Atchison
President and CEO, Retired SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Chuck Beverly
Senior Vice President, Senior Relationship Manager Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Amy Chapman
CPA, CFE, Principal CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
Nirav Pandya
President & CEO Orion Technologies
Chris Carmody
Government Relations Attorney Gray-Robinson
Dr. Wes Naylor
CEO and Co-Founder Fifty Pound Brains, LLC
Rina Patel Founder Rose’ Girls
Dr. Richard Signer
Chief Medical Director Pediatric Surgeon, Retired AdventHealth for Children
Demetria Sloan
Founder and President Vantage Point Coaching, LLC
Juliana Calloway
Esther McKean
Scott Wilson
Joe Durso
Tom Mirek
Antwan Williams
Devin Elmore
Arun Mitra
Owner Black Rooster Taqueria
Vice President Community & Government Affairs Embrace Families
Roi Ewell
School Board Vice Chair Seminole County Public Schools
Arash Farshid
Jenise Osani
Founder & Principal Ewell & Associates CEO Doorbell Capital, LLC
Melanie Forbrick
VP of Communications (Head of Global Brand Engagement) Siemens Energy
Gary Heath
Director of Business Analysis Massey Services
Michelle DeVos
CEO & Co-Founder Talon Simulations Vice President of Marketing and New Products OUC
Luke Partridge
Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Michael Piccoli
President and CEO On Target Digital Marketing
Dr. Tina Calderone
Martin Carmody Budget Manager City of Orlando
Captain Dan Covelli
Commanding Officer Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division
Dr. Tosha Dupras
Interim Dean of the College of Sciences University of Central Florida
Dr. Eugene Jones
Sibille Pritchard
Director of Executive Affairs Chelonian Research Institute
Executive Dean Valencia College, Downtown Campus
Meredith Sand
Linda Kobert
President/Designer Meredith Sand Designs
School Board Member, District 3 Orange County Schools
Dr. Susan Singer
Tony Krogh
Attorney GreenbergTraurig, LLP
Vice President of Academic Affairs & Provost Rollins College
President Naval Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
Dr. Sarah Layton
Mila Smith
Dr. Laura Ross
Philanthropist Orlando Magic Ownership Group
Michael Knorst
Commercial Relationship Manager , SVP Iberia Bank
Corinne LaGosh
Nicolas Layus
EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES
Brandon Naids
Chris Bowman
Chief Strategy, Products & Growth Officer OptumServe
Administrator Orlando Health
VOTING TRUSTEES
Karoom Brown
Vice President of Engineering & Technology Lockheed Martin
Partner, Assurance Services RSM, LLP
CFO Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems Americas, Inc
Vice President IT Governance & Information Security Universal Orlando
CEO and Managing Partner Corporate Strategy Institute, Inc
Director, Distribution Design Engineering Duke Energy
Partner Akerman, LLP
Executive Analog Devices
Taylor (Tay) Mauro Chair Young Professionals
Rusty McCranie Meteorologist WFTV Channel 9
Vice President, Human Resources, Southeast Balfour Beatty Construction
Vice President of Academic Affairs Seminole State College
Lindsay Vermuth Accounts Executive Amplified IT
Innovation & Emergine Technology Officer Orange County Government
Dr. Peter Wearden
JoAnn Newman
Director & Chair Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery Nemours Cardiac Center
Andrea Wesser-Brawner
President and CEO Orlando Science Center
Thank you for your leadership and commitment to inspire science learning for life.
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TRAVELING EXHIBIT: PREMIERING SEPTEMBER 25
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 – JANUARY 9, 2022
Explore the Math Behind Music, Art, and Action! 6
FILMS & SHOWS
EXPLORE THE MATH BEHIND MUSIC, ART, AND ACTION! What do mixing dance tracks, creating video games, and building roller coasters have in common? Math! Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do, and math is behind it all. In Design Zone, presented by The Macauley and Helen Dow Whiting Foundation, explore mathematical concepts like patterns, variables, scale, and ratios used by artists, architects, engineers, musicians, and other innovators. The exhibition has three interactive areas, and over a dozen hands-on exhibit pieces that highlight the relationship between mathematical thinking and the creative process, allowing you to create your experience!
HEAR IT! Step into Club OSC and learn about the relationship between math and music as you learn about pitch, rhythm, and audio visual representations of sound!
SEE IT! Enter the Digital Design Lab and see how designers use scale, patterns, grids, and more in everything from video games to architecture!
MOVE IT! Roll into Action Park and discover how math and physics are behind anything that moves. Design a roller coaster, build your own skate park, or race your bike to the finish line! In Design Zone, you’ll solve real-world challenges and discover that math isn’t just a subject in school —it’s one of the coolest creative tools around! It is essential to design and invention, transforming the worlds of art, music, entertainment, and extreme sports.
MEMBER-ONLY PREVIEW Saturday, September 25 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
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Why 4Roots Cafe? 1. HOW DID YOU GET CONNECTED WITH ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER? A mutual friend, Ken Robinson, CEO of Dr. Phillips was the one to introduce me to JoAnn Newman, CEO of the science center. The three of us had a meeting about two and a half years ago for the replacement of the Subway space in the building. Originally, it was possibly going to be a 4 Rivers, but the more I met with the team, the more I saw an opportunity to connect their core values for youth, inspiration and education, with our values at 4Roots. The more time spent at the Science Center, the more I fell in love with it and the people there. Then I came up with a proposition. We won’t put in a smokehouse. Instead we will create a concept that is fruit and vegetable focused and we could collaborate on creating an exhibit in the dining room focused on food education and food science. They agreed and that’s when the fun began. We started collaborating with Orlando Health, Full Sail, and Disney. We would all meet and dream up how to fill the space to make it exciting and stimulating for kids. It was a fun process collaboration with local dreamers on how to spur growth in young minds. 2. WHY DID YOU THINK THIS PARTNERSHIP WOULD BE VALUABLE WITH ADVANCING YOUR MISSION WITH 4ROOTS? What the Science Center provides for us is what we at 4Roots call, “Expressions.” An Expression is any opportunity that we can take elements of our core mission off our Farm Campus property. We are able to introduce these elements to farmers, students,
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really anyone in the community to be inspired by the Farm Campus without having to set foot on the campus. Our Science Center expression is in good company with our expressions at Ocoee and Edgewater high schools, and we are getting ready to open a farmers’ market, too. All of these are expressions made from taking a core element of the farm and bringing it to the community.We don’t have to wait for our Farm to be built in order to make an impact. 3. WHY ARE THE ISSUES OF SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND FOOD SCARCITY SO IMPORTANT? Due to our farming practices today, we are currently undermining the very ecology that we depend on as a population to survive. The compromise that’s resulting from the way we are farming and treating the land is not only compromising the health of soil but also the very air that we breathe changing the world starts with changing your community, and any lasting change starts with education, awareness, and inspiration. 5. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF OPENING THE CAFE? Dreaming and designing with a white sheet of paper. One of my favorite things. And to be able to do that with community partners and leaders who are just as passionate was great fun. On top of that, getting to design and create a menu that is unique in the marketplace, creating a brand, and recipes are all things that I love. I love all elements of creating a new concept, so this was a great project from start to finish. 6. IS THERE ANY FOOD THAT YOU PERSONALLY ENJOY GROWING, OR WATCHING GROW? I’m going to still say grapes. A vineyard of grapevines. My favorite scene is a sunrise over a beautifully manicured vineyard with rolling hills with morning mist and dew. Not that we do that in Florida, but that’s what I can picture clearly. 7. WHAT DO YOU HOPE VISITORS TAKE FROM THEIR EXPERIENCE AT THE 4ROOTS CAFE AND THE FOOD HEROES EXHIBIT? I hope that there’s elements of the exhibit and the cafe that speak to different people in different ways. From the hands-on education elements of the exhibit to the local FL sourcing of the produce on the menu. I hope people walk away with a greater appreciation and understanding of the role agriculture and science play together in our lives.
FEATURED FILMS
STOMP IN FOR DINO-MITE SHOWS Dino Dana: The Movie 2D Dino Dana The Movie finds 10-year-old Dana, who sees dinosaurs in the real world, completing an experiment that asks where are all the kid dinosaurs? To find the answer, Dana, and her friends go on a journey bigger than anything Dana has ever faced before. When one of them is dino-napped by a T. rex, who thinks he’s one of her babies, it’s up to Dana to save the day! Join Dana and her friends as they race through a stampede of Triceratops, take on a Spinosaurus, get beak to nose with a Quetzalcoatlus, and come to realize that family, whether human or Jurassic, is the most important quest of all.
DR. PHILLIPS CINEDOME Turtle Odyssey Oceans: Our Blue Planet Pumpkins & Protons Laser Light Show Winter Holiday Laser Light Show
DIGITAL ADVENTURE THEATER Secrets of the Universe 2D Dino Dana: The Movie 2D
BONUS! After the movie, check out more dino-mite fun at home! Become a certified paleontologist-in-training or download a free activity book with coloring pages and activities for you to do anywhere!
Film schedule varies daily and is subject to change. For upcoming film and show schedules, please visit OSC.ORG/THEATERS 9
CONSERVATION CORNER
SPECIES SPOTLIGHT BEST WISHES, TEDDY! If you have visited Orlando Science Center in the past 9 years, you may have met our resident Argentine black and white tegu, Teddy. Teddy has been a beloved part of NatureWorks since his arrival in 2012 and he is now embarking on a new adventure! Teddy is settling into his new home at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, where he will help educate visitors on the challenges of exotic pet ownership and the environmental consequences of invasive species. As we are preparing to transform our NatureWorks area into a completely new experience called LIFE, which will focus on nature and conservation in an immersive way, we are strategically planning for the future. This means finding the best homes for some of our animals. Many of our existing spaces will be removed or remodeled to accommodate LIFE. In the case of Teddy the Tegu, Busch Gardens was looking to adopt a lizard for their conservation education efforts. We were happy to take advantage of this opportunity to move Teddy to an institution where he will receive excellent care! Orlando Science Center has a Responsible Population Management plan to ensure that our animals are only relocated to facilities with the highest standards of animal care. These standards include providing quality nutrition, enrichment, living spaces, and veterinary care. As an Association of Zoos & Aquariums accredited facility, Busch Gardens fit the bill. We are grateful to have cared for Teddy the Tegu these past nine years and hope you will join us in wishing him the best of luck on his next adventure. 10
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Aquatic Adventures Weekend
SEPTEMBER 11 & 12 We are diving into the diverse science of water with something for everyone! We will have pirate themed activities, bubble contraptions, water conservation demonstrations, and more!
OCTOBER 27 Always a member favorite, Pumpkins & Protons Party will return in full spirit this October! Details on ticket reservations will be announced in early October.
NOVEMBER 13 – JANUARY 4 See some of your favorite creatures from the Cretaceous in a whole new light! Watch Stan the T. rex and his fossil friends show off their twinkling talent in a festive display of music and light.
OSC.ORG/CALENDAR
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CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
AQUATIC ADVENTURE MONTH
SPOOKY SCIENCE MONTH
Water we up to this September? Join us as we dive into all things aquatic! Learn how you can be an ocean conservation hero, or have some good clean fun with hands-on activities that explore the science of suds and bubbles!
Creep in all month long for spooky hands-on activities, live programming, and more! Learn about the science of slime in Dr. Dare’s Lab, check out a not-so-scary StoryTime in KidsTown.
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY Aquatic Adventure Weekend
Member-Only Preview 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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SATURDAY Kids Night at the Museum* (Ages 5 – 12) 6:00 – 10:00 pm
FRIDAY Break Camps*
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THURSDAY Knight at the Museum Speaker Series Topic: Design with Living Ecosystem Engineers
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WEDNESDAY Members-Only Pumpkins & Protons Party 5:00 – 9:00 pm
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FRIDAY Break Camps*
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FRIDAY OSC After Dark: Young Professionals Halloween Party* (Ages 21 – 30) 8:00 – 11:00 pm
SUNDAY $10 Day
SATURDAY Design Zone Opens Presented by the Macauley and Helen Dow Whiting Foundation
SATURDAY & SUNDAY Bank of America Weekend
All events subject to change *Additional fee required
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
SCI-FI MONTH
WINTER SCIENCE MONTH
From the moons of Jupiter to the moons of Endor, we don’t just love science, we love science fiction! Whether you’re a Wookie or a Trekkie, blast off into Sci-Fi Month and explore the science behind some of our favorite books and movies!
Walk into a science wonderland! We’re wrapping up the year with a few of our favorite things. Enjoy our most popular hands-on activities, exciting experiments, and thrilling live shows all month long.
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SATURDAY Dinos In Lights Begins SATURDAY Kids Night at the Museum* (Ages 5 – 12) 6:00 – 10:00 pm MONDAY – WEDNESDAY Break Camps*
THURSDAY OSC is Closed
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY Bank of America Weekend
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MONDAY – THURSDAY Break Camps*
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FRIDAY & SATURDAY OSC is Closed
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MONDAY – FRIDAY Break Camps*
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SATURDAY New Year’s Day – OSC is Open!
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SATURDAY Summer Camps Member Pre-Sale Begins*
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SUNDAY Design Zone Final Day Presented by the Macauley and Helen Dow Whiting Foundation
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We are ecstatic to announce Orlando Science Center is one of 27 museums to receive a Gender Equality Grant from the IF/THEN ® Collection. This collaborative collection is the largest free resource of its kind dedicated to increasing access to authentic and relatable images of real women in STEM. Thanks to their generosity, you can try this exciting activity and meet biomedical engineer Dr. Ana Maria Porras of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
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Homeschool Program for Grades K – 8 AVAILABLE ONCE A MONTH!
FALL 2021
Homeschool students can enjoy the opportunity to safely engage with their peers and encounter STEM resources they may not have at home!
Each course includes: • Standards-based Discovery Lab • Guided exhibit experiences led by a trained staff educator • Large-format educational films in the Dr. Phillips CineDome • Work samples for your student’s homeschool portfolio
Register today at osc.org/homeschool
WHEN SCHOOL’S OUT, BREAK CAMPS ARE IN!
Full-day programs are available for children in Preschool* – Grade 5. From robots and slime to critters and creations, engaging break camps give children a hands-on and fun way to spend their time off from school and explore the far reaches of STEM.
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Member pricing and multi-day discounts are available but space is limited so register early! Learn more and register today at osc.org/break-camps.
SEPTEMBER 13 Engineering OCTOBER 4 Computer Science NOVEMBER 1 Physics DECEMBER 6 Biology
FALL 2021 October 8 October 29 November 22 – 24 December 20 – 23 December 27 – January 3 *Preschool camps are only available for 5-day breaks. Preschool is a DCF licensed center C09OR0729.
YOUTH VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
VOLUNTEER TO IVY LEAGUE: Nicholas Graves’ Science Path To Success At Orlando Science Center, volunteers are critical to the overall operations within the museum each day. Many of our volunteers are high school students earning credit hours while helping to inspire science learning within our community. When looking to volunteer for an organization, Nicholas Graves applied to Orlando Science Center because he always loved visiting as a child. Those fond memories along with his passion for science learning made it the perfect opportunity. Little did he know that was only the beginning of his path to science success. Nicholas served as a volunteer and an intern before being named a prestigious Pritchard Scholar. After applying to colleges, Nicholas was accepted to a number of impressive schools, but decided to attend the Ivy League Cornell University, where he has just completed his first year. In his applications, Nicholas cited his time at the Science Center as a crucial part of his development. While volunteering, he presented demonstrations on the exhibit floor and engaged families through our program offerings. As a Pritchard Scholar, he was also responsible for helping to care for animals in the NatureWorks exhibit. One of Nicholas’ favorite memories
was showing bearded dragons to families. He said “watching a kid’s face light up with amazement as they pet a bearded dragon is just magical.” Through his years as a volunteer, intern, and Pritchard Scholar, Nicholas enjoyed the camaraderie and sense of community he felt at the Science Center. Being here taught him how to be a team player. In high school, most of his work was based on individual assignments. The collaborative environment of the Science Center challenged his abilities as a team player and helped him learn how to communicate quickly and effectively. The communication, collaboration and conflict resolution skills he honed as a volunteer continue to help Nicholas daily during his time at Cornell University.
How can high school students find similar success? Nicholas has shared some helpful tips:
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My advice for all high schoolers is to make your summer count. I know it can seem tempting to lounge around for days on end, but summer is a great time to explore new interests and impress universities in the process. For example, you can spend your summers volunteering, working, learning a new language, or even taking classes online. Spend your summer doing something meaningful, and trust me, that passion and hard work will help you stand out in the college application process.
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Orlando Science Center is grateful to Nicholas for his years of volunteer service and we are proud to have fostered and encouraged his creativity, leadership and interest in science. We look forward to continuing to provide these opportunities to more students and volunteers for many years to come.
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Limited bookings available for The Hive: A Makerspace and NatureWorks experiences. Reserve your adventure today! osc.org/private-experiences
Check out our allinclusive, themed party packages with awesome add-ons available!
WE HAVE BIRTHDAYS DOWN TO A SCIENCE!
PARTY PACKAGES INCLUDE: • Free admission and parking for all of your guests • A 90-minute private party • Hands-on science programming • Food and beverage, fun theming, and so much more!
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Times and dates are limited so book your private party today! OSC.ORG/BIRTHDAYS
EXHIBITS
5 FUN FACTS ABOUT
FOSSILIZED FECES Drop in and explore the fascinating world of coprolites and dinosaur poop with our newest display! The Poozeum is a collection of some of the largest coprolites ever found and it’s so much more than a colorful complement to the existing dinosaur fossil displays in DinoDigs.
1. WHAT IS A COPROLITE?
Also known as fossilized feces, coprolites are very old pieces of prehistoric poop that have become fossilized over a very long time. Coprolites come in a variety of shapes and sizes and they have been discovered on every continent on earth.
2. COPROLITES ARE ACTUALLY INCREDIBLY RARE
Coprolites are quite rare because they tend to decay rapidly. The quicker an object is to decay, the less likely it is to successfully fossilize. Fossilization takes time, and if the whole thing decomposes before it can finish, well, no fossil. That’s why hard and durable objects, such as bones and teeth, are much more common fossils than soft tissues like hair, cartilage, or coprolites. When they are found, they are most commonly found among sea creatures.
3. YOU CAN MAKE AN AWESOMELY COLORFUL CAREER OUT OF IT!
Scatology is the study of fecal excrement, as in the fields of medicine, paleontology, or biology. Coprolites were first identified as fossilized feces by paleontologist Mary Anning in the early 1800s when she noticed odd stones near the remains of an ichthyosaur. Upon breaking them open, she noticed they had fragments of fossilized fish bones and scales. Today, archaeologists, paleontologists, and paleoscatologists study coprolites to learn more about a species’ diet, habits, and geography.
4. THE WORLD’S LARGEST COPROLITE HAS A NAME Meet Barnum! At over 2 feet long and 20 pounds, (or 67 centimeters and nearly 10 kilograms if we’re using the metric system) this eyewateringly huge T. rex coprolite earned its title in 2020.
Paleontologist Barnum Brown, who discovered the first Tyrannosaurs rex. Interestingly enough, Barnum Brown was named after P.T. Barnum, the American showman and Barnum & Bailey Circus founder.
5. WHAT KIND OF COPROLITE CAN YOU SEE ON DISPLAY? From dino dung to crocodile caca, over a dozen prehistoric poo-poos are currently on display. Specimens range in sizes and date back 11,700 to 200 million years ago. They were discovered all over the world, including some spots in Florida.
The Poozeum is on loan from the collection of George Frandsen, Explorers Club Fellow and dubbed the “King of Fossilized Feces.” He has spent his life, scouring the globe for these specimens, hoping his enthusiasm for coprolites inspires others to immerse themselves in prehistoric history.
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NATURE
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TECHNOLOGY
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RESEARCH
ACCESS EXPERIMENTHYPOTHESIS
COMMUNITY
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INVEST IN THE FUTURE Orlando Science Center’s Corporate Partnership Program is a customizable sponsorship program designed with your company’s philanthropic priorities in mind. This unique program allows your company to support many areas of our mission, including workforce development and STEM education, while receiving year-round recognition through our exhibits, programs, publications, and special events.
Your Employees Benefit: • Tickets to the Science Center and special events • Engagement and volunteer opportunities • Invitations to exclusive receptions and VIP events
Your Company Benefits: • Reach an annual audience of 600,000+ • Logo recognition and advertisements • Support of workforce development through STEM education • Plus many more!
Your Community Benefits: • Educational programs that bring STEM education to thousands across Central Florida • Development of new high-quality exhibits and experiences • Access for learners who experience OSC for free or reduced price • Increased youth participation from cradle to career
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SUPPORT
HELPING US GROW On behalf of the entire Orlando Science Center, we would like to give a special thank you to Massey Services Inc. for their support of our Unlock Science comprehensive campaign. Through their incredible investment, the Science Center is better positioned to take a giant step toward achieving our bold vision of becoming our community’s strongest resource for family engagement, science education, and workforce development. We are truly grateful and celebrate the contribution of Massey Services Inc. as we grow and update our facility, exhibits, and public and educational programming.
Please join us in thanking Isermann Family Foundation for their support of our Catalyst youth volunteer and workforce development program. Each year, hundreds of teens participate in Catalyst, receiving a behind-thescenes look at STEM careers through volunteer and internship experiences with the Science Center and our community partners. Innovative programming and project-based learning, conducted virtually during the pandemic, resulted in Catalyst teens developing new resources for visitors to engage in STEM and inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility efforts. Thank you, Isermann Family Foundation, for helping grow and prepare a diverse future STEM workforce.
We would like to thank Cornelia Bailey Foundation for selecting the Science Center as a two-time awardee for their Philanthropic Arts grant, which enhances KidsTown Creative Corner programming with hands-on arts education for early childhood and underprivileged learners. This year, our artistic programming will accompany the Design Zone exhibition, presented by the Macauley and Helen Dow Whiting Foundation, which highlights the relationship between mathematical thinking and the creative process. Children and their families will discover and practice mathematics and art to create take-home mosaic masterpieces. Community partners will share their expertise during workshops. We are proud to offer this new creative STEM programming with the generous support of Cornelia Bailey Foundation.
Our sincerest thanks to Duke Energy for their continued support of the Duke STEM Field Trips program. Thousands of elementary school students in Duke’s service area receive hands-on opportunities to learn and increase their interest in STEM concepts and careers each year. Duke STEM Field Trips provide a meaningful introduction to engineering design, scientific experimentation, and creative problem solving. With Duke Energy’s assistance, we are able to reach parts of our community that are underserved and provide access to students with barriers to participation who are often underrepresented in STEM fields. Thank you, Duke Energy, for providing such a valuable learning opportunity for our community. 21
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THANK YOU TO OUR SCIENCE FOR ALL PARTNERS We believe everyone should be able to engage in hands-on science learning and immersive experiences. Each year, over 130,000 individuals, students, and families receive access to the Science Center through our Science For All program, which provides free and reduced-price admission, field trips, and scholarships. With the support of our generous partners, we are able to ensure that learners of all ages and backgrounds are able to explore the Science Center and engage in exciting, interactive STEM learning experiences. ARASH & TAMMI FARSHID
BRIDGETTE & DAVID BATEN LORI & DR. CAPT. WES NAYLOR (RET.)
Practical thinking for a connected world.
RINA & DR. ANUP PATEL
SIMOLI & NIRAV PANDYA
Our Science For All access program allows EBT and WIC cardholders access to the Science Center at a low cost. Orlando Science Center is a member of the Museums for All program, an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. General admission includes all four floors of exhibits, educational and Hollywood films, and live programming during the Science Center’s regular daytime hours. 22 learn more about this program and how you can help make an impact, please visit osc.org/science-for-all. To
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ONR HELPS STUDENTS SOAR TO GREAT HEIGHTS Given the success and popularity of our Flight Lab virtual reality exhibit, Orlando Science Center received additional federal funding from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to create a mobile Flight Lab experience. We recently used this experience to engage middle and high school students in afterschool clubs like After-School All-Stars and Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida fun and impactful STEM learning. Working with TEQGames, the Naval Air Warfare Center/ Training Systems Division (NAWC/TSD), and ONR, we developed three new Naval/Marine Corps-themed aviation missions and STEM education modules that are displayed for students on fifteen laptops. We collaborated with existing afterschool clubs, including those that reach students from lower-income households, Title I schools, and underserved areas of our regional community, to provide aviation-focused STEM education. In this way, we
are bringing the power of our Flight Lab exhibit directly to middle and high school students. Our programming will continue over two years to help develop the next generation of scientists, engineers, aviators, and technicians with workforce competencies that enable the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and other areas of the Department of Defense to meet future mission objectives. There are currently 666,500 pilots in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and we hope in the future some will say they got their start in our mobile Flight Lab experience. 23
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Passing The Gift Forward: The Baten Family Makes Donation To Support Future Generations of STEM We are incredibly grateful to Bridgette and David Baten for their gift to Orlando Science Center, supporting both our Science For All program and the upcoming exhibit, LIFE, within our Unlock Science Campaign. Through our Science For All program, the Science Center makes STEM learning accessible for free or at a reduced cost. Because of generous donors like the Batens, we are able to help those who may not otherwise have the financial means to visit. The Batens have also chosen to graciously support the Unlock Science Campaign and the next largescale renovation project called LIFE, which will create a spectacular new conservation exhibit that will highlight three immersive habitats: Ocean, Swamp, and Rainforest. When asked why the Batens chose to support Orlando Science Center, Bridgette said, “David and I both had grandmothers that were very giving to their family, friends,
and community. I guess we in turn have inherited their giving spirit. We both have chosen STEM field careers and want to promote these types of interests to the younger generations. We learned of a need by Orlando Science Center so giving to this great organization was the logical choice. By giving now, we get to see our donation in use and the benefits it brings to our community.” Bridgette and David have chosen to honor the memory of D.J. Yee, Bridgette’s late father, in the upcoming LIFE exhibit because he loved gardening and nature. “The gift we are giving was a gift given to me by my late father that helped me start a new phase in my life. We are passing this gift forward so that the Orlando Science Center can do the same,” Bridgette said. Thank you to Bridgette and David for their generous support of Orlando Science Center and for trusting us with celebrating her father’s memory in this special way.
Our young professionals have a passion for science, and a desire to make a positive impact. Joining this group provides special access to events hosted by the Young Professionals Board and Orlando Science Center and opportunities to network with other professionals from across the Central Florida community.
• Networking and professional development workshops
• Special events hosted by the Young Professionals
• Invitations to annual fundraising events, exhibit openings, and VIP receptions
• And much more!
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• Free admission to adults-only Science Night Live! events
To secure your membership to the Young Professionals for Orlando Science Center visit osc.org/young-professionals and follow us for the most up to date information and events.
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