New Science October/November 2017

newscience NEWS FOR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE SAINT LOUIS SCIENCE CENTER

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Board Members Saint Louis Science Center Board of Commissioners Michael F. Neidorff - Chairman Juan Ferreira - Vice Chairman Mark Trudeau - Vice Chairman Timothy J. Eberlein, M.D. - Secretary Tracy E. Hart - Treasurer Dennis A. Muilenburg - Honorary Dr. Thomas F. George Shelley Lavender Joshua Randall Kitty Ratcliffe Eugene M. Toombs Donna Wilkinson Saint Louis Science Center Board of Trustees Donna Wilkinson - President Todd A. Bastean Bryan L. Bell James G. Berges Barbara Bridgewater Lynn Britton Travis H. Brown James H. Buford Mark J. Bulanda Ken Cella Barry T. Cervantes Lynn A. Cornelius, M.D. Gerald E. Daniels Darryl W. Davis David M. Diener Arnold W. Donald Susan S. Elliott Richard C.D. Fleming G. Patrick Galvin Harvey A. Harris Mary Lee Hermann William F. Holekamp Debra Hollingsworth Benjamin H. Hulsey - Ex-Officio Dr. Martin H. Israel Dr. Hattie R. Jackson Frank D. Jacobs Daniel G. Korte Lyda Krewson - Ex-Officio Robert J. Krieger Carol B. Loeb John F. McDonnell (Life Trustee) RADM Lee J. Metcalf, USN (Ret.) Philip Needleman, Ph.D. Traci O’Bryan Joseph F. Reagan Jerry E. Ritter (Life Trustee) Dr. Will R. Ross Donn Rubin William C. Rusnack Kent Schien Kathleen R. Sherby Steve V. Stenger - Ex-Officio Dr. Donald M. Suggs Dr. David J. Werner Dr. Mark S. Wrighton

President's Sidebar Dear Saint Louis Science Center friends, What an exciting summer! Thousands of people from St. Louis and around the country visited the Saint Louis Science Center over the summer and enjoyed The Discovery of King Tut, the OMNIMAX® Theater and so much more!

One of the biggest focuses of the summer was the 2017 Great American Total Solar Eclipse. We have been gearing up for this event all year with a new show at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium, as well as an eclipse exhibit at the Planetarium and in the main building. Throughout the year, we achieved several milestones: more than 22,000 visitors attended Live Sky: Eclipse at the Planetarium; over 200 news stories included the Science Center when talking about the eclipse; nearly 1,000 children attended our eclipse field trips; more than 12,500 people attended SciFest: Eclipsed the weekend before the event; and we sold more than 51,000 pairs of eclipse glasses. The activities culminated on August 21 with an eclipse viewing party outside the Planetarium, where hundreds of people enjoyed activities, food and drinks, live music and, of course, a spectacular view of the eclipse. We also had a team on the ground in Festus, Missouri, which was directly in the path of totality, engaging the public at a large eclipse festival. This was a great example of the entire Science Center team coming together to support exciting experiences for our members and visitors.

The Science Center is committed to providing the best experience for our guests, and developing our staff is integral to that. On September 7, we closed to the public for a professional development day for all staff and volunteers. Because our employees are so focused on guests when the Science Center is open, we felt that closing for one day would ensure that the training is efficient and inclusive of all. We explored topics like teamwork, diversity and technology, as well as how we can enhance our skills to best serve our visitors. This is an annual event that began last year.

Also in September, we opened a new film at the OMNIMAX, Amazon Adventure. The film tells the story of Henry Bates, a young naturalist and explorer who risked his life for science in the 1850’s, enduring an 11-year journey through the Amazon rainforest. Bates’ research provided evidence of how species evolve, which Charles Darwin called “beautiful proof” for natural selection. Be sure to check out the film and the many related activities throughout the Science Center.

In November, we will add a very exciting addition to the Planetarium: the Virtual Reality Transporter.

Guests will have the opportunity to experience what space feels like with the VR goggles and 4D-effects. Innovation is key to studying science and technology, and this experience will be impactful for people of all ages as they pitch, elevate and roll as if floating through space.

We are in the final months of The Discovery of King Tut, and I hope you will visit or return to see it again before it closes on January 7. Feedback on the exhibit has been outstanding. We will even have short, “spooky” tours available during Science Spooktacular on October 26, so make sure to bring your little scientists out for that!

There is always something new at the Science Center, and we appreciate your support that helps make it happen!

Sincerely,

Bert Vescolani

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Amazon Adventure tells the epic, true story of naturalist and explorer Henry Bates’ fascinating 11-year journey through the visually stunning and biodiverse Amazon rainforest as a young man who risks his life for science in the 1850’s.

Filmed on location in the lush Amazon region, Amazon Adventure uses the immersive IMAX format to plunge audiences into a wild world of beauty, remarkable animal behavior and the fascinating journey of Henry Bates and his amazing story of peril, perseverance and ultimately success.

Experience the compelling clues as Bates works toward his major discovery of the phenomenon of mimicry, in which certain animals adopt the look of others to help them deceive predators and gain an advantage to survive. He presented the first and best evidence of how and why species evolve, which Charles Darwin called the “beautiful proof” for natural selection.

Get ready to be wowed by the mind-boggling examples of camouflage, which allows animals to blend in with their surroundings. Until they started moving, Bates was often fooled by their disguises. Bates made many other significant contributions to biology, identifying 8,000 species new to science.

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Explore & Learn More About Mimicry & Camouflage Makerspace: Mimicry Masks Explore the concept of mimicry-when a plant or animal of one species looks like another- as you create your very own mimicry mask based on designs found in nature. Monday-Sunday at 1:30pm. $8 Members (ages 7-14). $10 non-members.

Dino Chat: How They Lived, Ate & Even Wore Camo Learn all about the world of dinosaurs including what they ate, newly discovered dinosaurs and even how some have shown evidence of sporting darker and lighter colors as camouflage. 11:45am & 2:30pm every day next to T. rex on the lower level.

Discovery Room: Meet Rainforest Cockroaches Young learners can meet the masters of camouflage and see how easily the Rainforest Cockroaches blend into their surroundings. Plus, enjoy water, nature, space and more with your young scientist.

Pre-School Science Series: Camouflage Learn about camouflage and the expert animals who use it every day with hands-on activities for preschoolers and their adult partners. Monday-Tuesday, November 20–21 from 10–10:45am. $8 Member-per child (ages 3+). $10 non-members. Call 314.289.4424 for reservations.

See calendar insert for additional Pre-School Science Series classes.

Amazon Adventure Field Trip Package An exciting way for students to learn more about the amazing story of naturalist Henry Bates’ 11-year journey and the natural wonders of mimicry and camouflage.

Package features the OMNIMAX® film Amazon Adventure followed by Amazing Science Demonstration: Mesmerizing Mimicry and an Adaptation Adventure Scavenger Hunt. For 3rd grade and up.

Visit slsc.org/field-trips or call 314.289.4439 for information and reservations.

FREE for Members* $4 non-members. *Excludes Science Supporter.

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Eclipse Day Celebration

Proud to have been the source for the science behind the Total Solar Eclipse!

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STEM SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Caitlin Kelleher, PhD Scientist-In-Action Computers are an essential aspect of daily life yet there are few opportunities for children to learn basic computer programming. Dr. Caitlin Kelleher, associate professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Washington University, is focused on increasing computer programming literacy for ages 10 and up. This past August she led two week-long summer camps at the Saint Louis Science Center to teach kids about computer programming by engaging them in animated stories.

outlets for creativity and draw connections to the importance of programming in everyday life. The campers followed basic programming and coding steps to create fun stories by selecting animations of interest that could be programmed to do anything from wave hello and have a conversation to break-dance and back flip. While the campers were creating their animated masterpieces, Dr. Kelleher and her team were researching how programming is learned and taught.

The campers used Looking Glass software that Dr. Kelleher designed to not only teach kids computer programming but also to help them develop problem-solving skills, find new

Kelleher sees Looking Glass as a way to incorporate diversity into the computer science fields. She says, “When you have a population of people in computing that doesn’t represent the

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country or world as a whole, you’re not going to see all of the technologies that could exist. It’s in the best interest of the world’s perspective to have increased diversity in computing.”

She was mentored as a doctoral student at Carnegie Mellon by the late Randy Pausch, an expert in human-computer interaction and the author of The Last Lecture. She has also worked with Walt Disney Imagineering.

Be on the lookout for Dr. Kelleher and her team in Makerspace as they partner with Science Center guests to test Looking Glass updates and research how programming is learned. Learn more about Dr. Kelleher’s work at lookingglass.wustl.edu

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NEW VR TRANSPORTER

James S. McDonnell Planetarium OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD SPACE TRAVEL…Now a Reality!

Be ‘transported’ into space and see the Earth as never before with our state-of-the-art motion-based virtual reality ride using the latest visual display technology! The new permanent installation features a four-person VR Transporter that pitches, elevates and rolls so you feel like you’re floating through space from the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station. With the electronic VR goggles, you will be immersed in 4D-effects for a truly amazing sensory experience.

Spacewalk – Danger in Orbit Leave the safety of the Space Shuttle cargo bay on an exciting extravehicular activity (EVA) as you tour around the International Space Station. Your mission is to test out a new manned-maneuvering unit. Witness the dangers of living and working in space. $9 Members. $10 non-members.

Must be at least 42 inches to ride

James S. McDonnell Planetarium Hosts National Conference October 10–14 The Pleiades National Planetarium Conference will bring together the seven regional U.S. planetarium organizations as well as planetarians from the International Planetarium Society to share ideas, best practices and professional development. Workshops will focus on twenty-first century opportunities for planetariums beyond a place to explore the night sky including laser effects, gaming, creating “Science Shorts” and more. James S. McDonnell Planetarium manager Anna Green has had a key role on the conference planning team for the past two years, and is excited that all planetarium staff will be in attendance to learn ideas that will inspire visitors in the future. Star shows will be on hold for Science Center guests during the conference.

Join us Wednesday, October 11 from 8:30–10pm Public telescope viewing to observe the night sky with planetarians from all over the world in Forest Park’s Archery Field just outside the Planetarium (weather permitting)!

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Join in the celebration of all things spooky and scary.

Festivities include hands-on activities, live demonstrations and Spooky Storytime, and new this year, a Spooky Walk in the GROW gallery. Plus FREE Halloween screenings in the OMNIMAX® Theater. Plus don’t miss The Discovery of King Tut special exhibition mini tour for only $5 per person.

Saturday, October 14 Celebrate the fall harvest with us in GROW. Activities for the whole family including Pepper Power and harvest games. Plus, learn how to plant and harvest your very own garlic heads! Food and drink specials will be out at the Fermentation Station.

Don’t miss fun harvest activities in the GROW Gallery this Fall!

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Thursday, October 26 Doors Open at 6:30pm James S. McDonnell Planetarium

Join us for a special live and interactive Halloween star show. Plus, scream out loud at the screening of a classic horror film. Tickets include snacks and cash bar. $10 per person. $15 at the door. Reservations required.

Call 314.289.4424. For ages 21+.

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First Friday The Science Center’s premier adult-centric program invites you to geek out on the first Friday evening of each month. Enjoy local artists and innovators, themed pub-style trivia, hands-on science activities and demos, and FREE screenings in the James S. McDonnell Planetarium and OMNIMAX® Theater.

Stargate Friday, November 3 6–10pm Travel through the Stargate and explore new worlds! Learn how interstellar space travel and ancient Egypt connect, see the wonders of the Egyptian world in The Discovery of King Tut special exhibition and meet one of the stars of Stargate Atlantis, Connor Trinneer! End the evening with a screening of Stargate (1994), FREE in the OMNIMAX® Theater at 10pm!

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Friday, October 6 from 6–10pm Enter the Slayerverse and learn how your favorite TV series became a focus of academic research. In addition to tackling modern themes, Buffy came to prominence alongside technology like the Internet and cell phones, a perfect storm that established its place in fandom history. See if you can hold your own on the Scooby Gang during Buffy trivia, and join your fellow Potentials for Buffy in the OMNIMAX® Theater!

Save the Date for First Friday December 1: Doctor Who January 5: Star Wars February 2: Marvel’s Black Panther

NEW DATE!

November 11 7–10pm Explore the science behind wine & spirits Enjoy 70+ tastings, small plates, science demonstrations, live music and more.

All tickets for the Saturday, September 16 event will be honored.

Call 314.289.4424 for more information $45 for Members. Call 314.289.4424 to purchase tickets or visit slsc.org/uncorked. $55 non-members. $60 at the door the day of the event.

Non-members visit slsc.org/uncorked to purchase tickets.

Member Morning Sunday, November 5 9am (first entry)–10:30am (last entry) A special Members-Only opportunity in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb – enjoy The Discovery of King Tut special exhibition during pre-opening museum hours. Refreshments will be available.

Timed entry ticket is required.

Entry times: 9am, 9:15am, 9:30am, 9:45am,

10am, 10:15am, 10:30am Exhibition tickets are limited.

Special Member Morning Discount Tickets: $7 Members-adults. $6 Members-children/seniors.

FREE for children 7 and under.

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SciFest brings you face to face with local experts in STEaM fields – that’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math! Don’t miss our final two events in 2017!

SciFest: Music-ology Saturday, October 14

SciFest: Healthy U. Saturday, November 4

Learn about science through the arts and how the two are closely connected at this event celebrating local musicians and educators.

See featured performances by students of Kirkwood’s School of Rock. Try out instruments yourself in a “rock and roll petting zoo.”

Plus, learn from local musicologists how math and science play into the music you hear all around you.

Explore and learn more about making healthier decisions every day with area health and wellness professionals and organizations. FREE vision and hearing screenings, hands-on activities and engaging health and wellness information about physical and mental issues and the latest research.

Featured Partnership: School of Rock Kirkwood Participating Partners: Audius Prime Sondare Acoustics Group

Participating Partners: KidSight Missouri HealthNet for Kids St. Louis Children’s Hospital St. Louis Neuroscience Outreach Consortium of Washington University Washington University Neurofibromatosis (NF) Center

Save the Date for SciFest 2018 Community Science Showcase: Jan. 13-15 | Engineering Our World: February 24-25 | I<3 Pi: March 10

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Brain & Nervous System Saturday, November 18

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Explore different body systems and get hands-on experience with anatomy and physiology experts from Washington University’s Young Scientist Program.

Per session: $16 Members-per person. $18 non-members.

For adults and children, ages 10+.

Adults must register to participate with children.

Call 314.289.4439 for reservations or information.

Visit slsc.org/Family-Med-School.

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St. Louis College of Pharmacy Partnership Every Friday, 10am–3pm Life Science Lab Explore “Pharmacy Phun” with students from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Interactive activities include making slime like “mucus” and playing “Pharmacy Phun” games, learning about safe disposal of medicine and poison prevention. A great way to learn about topics related to pharmaceuticals!

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Calling all Scouts!

Badge Workshops Saturday, October 7 & Sunday, October 15 All scouts are invited to have fun learning science and completing badges. Bring the whole troop or enroll individually in our regularly scheduled scout programming! These classes offer leaders and scouts support to experience unique STEM programming. Visit slsc.org/scout-programs for badge workshop schedules and pricing. Call 314.289.4424 to register.

Scout Weekend Girl Scouts: Saturday, November 4 Boy Scouts: Sunday, November 5

Friday, November 10

Join us for a full weekend of fun science and badge workshops.

All Scouts from any council and/or district are welcome! All Scouts in uniform will receive discounts on select ticketed events throughout the Science Center. Patches will be provided to firsttime attendees of Science Center Scout Days.

Visit slsc.org/scout-programs for badge workshop schedules and pricing. Call 314.289.4424 to register.

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Cub & Boy Scout Camp-In After hours fun just for Cub and Boy Scouts. Activities will partially fulfill requirements for several badges.

The overnight adventure includes an Amazing Science Demonstration, Planetarium Show or an OMNIMAX® movie, pizza dinner, snack and continental breakfast. $45 per person.

Visit slsc.org/camp-ins, email education@slsc.org or call 314.289.4439 for information.

Winter Science Blast Camp December 21-22, 26-29 Have a blast at the Saint Louis Science Center’s Winter Science Blast Summer Camp! Your kids will explore, discover and learn on their cold, wintery days off! With their camp counselor leading the way, campers will uncover the secrets behind superpowers, astronomy, cooking and physics. All camps take advantage of the museum’s exhibits, shows and galleries. For ages 6-12. Before and aftercare options are also available for an additional charge. $30 half-day Members. $35 non-members. $60 full-day Members. $70 non-members.

Visit slsc.org/winter-science-blast or email daycamps@slsc.org for more information.

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YES Youth Exploring Science Saint Louis Science Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s YES Program works with underserved teens throughout their high school years to increase interest in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEaM). YES Teens also gain professional, academic and real-world skills that assist in building self-confidence and personal success.

YES Teens College & Career Readiness YES teens explore their future each week through the College and Career Readiness (CCR) curriculum during fall and spring semesters.

With a goal of maximizing the success of each YES teen, the program focuses on real-world connections, organizational skills and exposure to a variety of career options.

The annual YES College Fair planned for October 21 is a key component of the CCR program designed to help YES teens better understand future educational opportunities and the steps needed to pursue those options. The event will feature representatives from local and national colleges, universities and technical colleges in an informal setting for teens to explore more about college life, costs, majors and entrance requirements.

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COMMUNITY Calling All Teens to Science Cafés Teen Science Cafés are a FREE, fun way for high schoolers in the St. Louis area to learn more about science and technology. All teens, ages 13-18, are welcome at any café.

Each evening event features a stimulating presentation by a scientist, engineer, or inventor and hands-on activities.

Past cafés have included the structure of cells, the science of sleep, and the use of GIS to map caves.

Spokes America’s STEM Workshop On August 9 YES teens had the unique opportunity to attend STEM workshops with a team of Stanford students from Spokes America. The team made a stop at the Science Center’s Taylor Community Science Resource Center along their 4,000 miles journey across the country to bring hands-on STEM workshops to diverse groups of students that are underrepresented in the tech industry.

The YES teens appreciated the Stanford students’ passion for STEM education and the inspiring workshop activities including studying sheep brains, exploring computer science logic and doing geometric math challenges with the team. YES teen Vishnu Sivaprasad said, “I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and appreciated the extra knowledge gained about a potential career in tech.”

All cafés are planned by the Youth Leadership Team. The team meets monthly for planning and even run the cafés.

The Youth Leadership Team gains valuable leadership and communication skills while meeting real scientists and learning about the latest technologies.

Youth Leadership Team applications are now open.

Application deadline is November 1, 2017. Email kathleen.stevison@slsc.org to request an application form.

Teen Science Cafés are sponsored by the Saint Louis Science Center, Academy of Science-St. Louis and Cahokia High School. For more information, call 314.289.4497 or visit teencafestl.wordpress.com.

Less Annoying CRM Web-Development Bootcamp This past August, the St. Louis-based software company Less Annoying CRM led a week-long website development boot camp for YES Teens to learn the basics of website development. The YES teens not only learned the technical elements, topics and tools used to create a website from software experts of Less Annoying CRM but also gained valuable hands-on experience for future career decisions.

Founded by St. Louis natives, Less Annoying CRM specializes in Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) software to help businesses manage their customer information. The company serves over 6,500 small businesses in 70 countries.

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IN THE NEWS Missouri Beef Industry Council Supports Science Center Education The Missouri Beef Industry Council (MBIC) generously committed $100,000 to the Science Center’s education programs. The Science Center is grateful for the continued MBIC partnership that supports beef education programs in the GROW gallery.

In August, Science Center’s Chief Institutional Advancement Officer G. Patrick Williams and Corporate/Foundations Relations Director Patti LaBrott presented highlights of the partnership at the annual MBIC board meeting.

Gateway Foundation Sculpture Now at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium

Left to right: Science Center’s President and CEO Bert Vescolani, MBIC Executive Director Mark Russell and MBIC Board Member Charles Bassett.

Look up and see what’s new! Thanks to the Gateway Foundation the center of the James S. McDonnell Planetarium drive is now graced with Looking Up, a 33’ foot stainless steel sculpture created by Tom Friedman.

The theme of the sculpture affirms our connection between our place on Earth, our dreams and our understanding of space—the perfect art partner for the Planetarium! The foundation has been instrumental in placing sculptures in prominent public spaces including the locally celebrated and nationally honored Citygarden.

Frank Leta Charitable Foundation Donates Vehicle The Frank Leta Charitable Foundation donated a Honda Odyssey to the Saint Louis Science Center this past August. “We’re always willing to help the Science Center with their transportation needs because of the incredible work they do to educate and inspire our local community,” says Steve Brown, general manager of Frank Leta Acura.

Left to right: Frank Leta Acura’s Chris Dillard and Jake Lloyd, Science Center’s Cathy VanLeuven, Frank Leta Acura’s General Manager Steve Brown.

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GROW Hosts Root Event With Donald Danforth Plant Science Center On August 26, Science Center guests explored the world of plant roots at the Get Rooted event in the GROW gallery with experts from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. Dr. Christopher Topp and his research team showcased technologies for studying roots and led hands-on activities. Dr. Topp’s group studies how crop roots grow in response to stress from the environment. Explore images from Dr. Topp’s research at the touch screen kiosk by the Case IH combine in GROW!

Left to right: Science Center’s President and CEO Bert Vescolani, St. Louis Chapter NECA CEO Doug Martin, Electrical Connection Executive Vice President Jim Curran and IBEW Local 1 Business Manager Frank Jacobs.

Donation for STEM Education Programs & OMNIMAX® Theater Dome Lighting With a focus on impacting workforce development of the future, a generous $500,000 donation for the Science Center’s STEM Education Programs was made by the Electrical Connection, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) and National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). The donation will also support the lighting of the exterior of the OMNIMAX theater’s dome.

The donation was presented at the Science Center’s Board of Trustees meeting held in September.

Science Center Educator Attends Paleontology Conference

The Science Center’s Senior Educator of the Ecology and Environment Gallery, Brian Thomas, attended the 2017 Society of Vertebrate Paleontology’s annual meeting in Calgary to learn about current dinosaur research and discoveries. “I was at ground zero of where science is made!

It was exciting to connect with scientists on new findings that I can channel back to Science Center visitors through our educational programs and gallery activities,” says Thomas.

Science Center Team Attends Farm Progress Show

Left to right: Mascoutah Equipment’s Rob Stookey, Science Center’s Corporate/ Foundations Relations Director Patti LaBrott, Mascoutah Equipment’s Tom Stookey, CASE IH’s Global Supply Chain Manager Detleff Ball.

Left to right: CASE IH Global Supply Chain Manager Detleff Ball, Global Brand President Andreas Klausner, Science Center’s Chief Institutional Advancement Officer G. Patrick Williams

The Saint Louis Science Center Institutional Advancement team attended the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois in August. The nation’s largest outdoor farm event showcased the newest agricultural offerings to over 150,000 visitors from over 40 countries.

The Science Center’s team attended the Case IH 175 year anniversary celebration.

The VIP event featured dining, music, networking and an exciting look at Case IH agricultural products of the future.

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT

Plan Now to Make a Gift to the Science Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s YES Program All donations will directly benefit the Youth Exploring Science (YES) program.

We work with 250 underserved teenagers throughout their high school careers, providing inquiry-based learning that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEaM). YES Teens gain professional, academic and real-world skills that build self-confidence and personal success.

Learn more about the YES Program at youthexploringscience.com

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Giving Tuesday Ambassador Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for Ambassadors who are willing to promote donations to the Science Center on Giving Tuesday. If you are willing to share content on behalf of the Science Center via social media, email, text, calls, etc., then this is for you! Unlike many volunteer opportunities, Giving Tuesday volunteers can help from the comfort of their home or office from anywhere in the world!

To learn more, contact Vincent Piazza, director of Annual Funds/Institutional Advancement at vincent.piazza@slsc.org or 314.289.4405.

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Opening Friday, November 24

NEW VR TRANSPORTER James S. McDonnell Planetarium OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD SPACE TRAVEL…Now a Reality!

Be ‘transported’ into space and see the Earth as never before with our state-of-the-art motion-based virtual reality ride using the latest visual display technology! $9 Members. $10 non-members.

Must be at least 42 inches to ride

Saturday, October 14 Celebrate the fall harvest with fun activities for the whole family! Enjoy exploring the science of fall favorites with harvest games and garlic planting.

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An epic, new IMAX film experience detailing the remarkable true story of explorer Henry Bates’ fascinating 11-year journey through the visually stunning and biodiverse Amazon rainforest as a young man who risks his life for science in the 1850’s.

Don’t miss Amazon Adventure inspired activities in Makerspace and the Discovery Room plus exciting field trip package.

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n e e w o l l a H Edition

Thursday, October 26 Doors Open at 6:30pm James S. McDonnell Planetarium

Join us for a special live and interactive Halloween star show.

Plus, scream out loud at the screening of a classic horror film.

Tickets include snacks and cash bar. $10 per person. $15 at the door. Reservations required. Call 314.289.4424. For ages 21+.

October

November

ALL MONTH I Preschool Science Series

ALL MONTH I Preschool Science Series

Mon., Tues., Sat., 10–10:45am | Make Music: Oct. 9, 10, 14 | Germs: Oct. 16 & 17 | Healthy You: Oct. 23, 24 & Nov. 4 | $8 Members per child (ages 3+). $10 non-members. Reservations required.

Mon., Tues., Sat., 10–10:45 | Healthy You: Nov. 4 | Cooking Chemistry: Nov. 13 & 14 | Camouflage: Nov. 20 & 21 | Cartography: Nov. 27 & 28 | $8 Members (ages 3+). $10 non-members. Reservations required.

ALL MONTH | Makerspace Class: Mimicry Masks

ALL MONTH | Makerspace Class: Scribble-Bots

Mon.–Sun. 1:30pm | Learn about mimicry and create a mask inspired by nature. | $8 Members (ages 7–14). $10 non-members.

Mon.–Sun. 1:30pm | Engineer your own motorized Bot | $8 Members (ages 7-14). $10 non-members.

EVERY Wed. & Thurs. | Science Storytime

EVERY Wed.-Thurs. | Science Storytime

10:15am | CenterStage | Presented by Ready Readers. FREE interactive reading of science-themed story and a hands-on activity.

10:15am I CenterStage | Presented by Ready Readers. FREE interactive reading of science-themed story and a hands-on activity.

EVERY Fri. | Pharmacy Phun

EVERY Fri. | Pharmacy Phun

10am–3pm | Life Science Lab | Make slime and other hands-on activities with St. Louis College of Pharmacy students.

10am–3pm | Life Science Lab | Make slime and other hands-on activities with St. Louis College of Pharmacy students.

6 Fri. I First Friday: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

3 Fri. | First Friday: Stargate

6–10pm | Get new perspectives on the Buffyverse in academia, play Buffy trivia and see Buffy FREE in the OMNIMAX® Theater!

6–10pm | Explore how space travel and ancient Egypt connect.

See Stargate FREE in the OMNIMAX® Theater.

7 Sat. | Dino Mysteries

4 Sat. | SciFest: Healthy U.

1–2pm | Dana Brown Fossil Prep Lab | Explore dinosaurs and cast a real dinosaur tooth! 1 adult per 4 children (ages 7+) required. $5 Members-per person. $7 non-members. Reservations required.

9:30am–4:30pm | Hands-on health and wellness activities and FREE screenings.

10–14 Tues.–Sat. | James S. McDonnell Planetarium | Star Shows canceled for Planetarium Conference.

1–2pm | Dana Brown Fossil Prep Lab | Explore dinosaurs and cast a real dinosaur tooth! 1 adult per 4 children (ages 7+) required.| $5 Membersper person. $7 non-members. Reservations required.

11 Wed. | Telescope Viewing 8:30pm–10pm | Hosted by Pleiades National Planetarium Conference.

In Archery Field outside the Planetarium (weather permitting).

14 Sat. | Family Med School 1–3pm | Life Science Lab | Digestive System with experts from Washington University. $16 Members (ages 13+). $18 non-members.

4 Sat. | Dino Mysteries

4–5 Sat.–Sun. | Scout Weekend Fun badge workshops for all scouts. $9 Members per badge/per scout. $10 non-members. $11 Members Boy Scout rank per badge/per scout.

5 Sun. | Member Morning The Discovery of King Tut Special Exhibition

9:30am–4:30pm | Features live music and presentations on how math and science play into music.

9am (first entry)–10:30am (last entry) | Celebrate the 95th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb – enjoy the special exhibition during pre-opening museum hours. Timed-entry tickets required. $7 Membersadults. $6 Members-children/seniors. FREE for children 7 and under.

14 Sat. | Fall Into Science

10 Fri. | Cub & Boy Scout Camp-In

Activities for the whole family including garlic planting, Pepper Power and harvest games.

After-hours fun with activities to partially fulfill badge requirements. $45 per person. 1 adult per 5 campers under 18 required.

21 Sat. | Solar Saturday

18 Sat. | Family Med School

10am–2pm | James S. McDonnell Planetarium | Solar observing with St. Louis Astronomical Society (weather permitting).

1-3pm | Life Science Lab | Brain and Nervous System with experts from Washington University. $16 Members (ages 13+). $18 non-members.

14 Sat. | SciFest: Musicology

26 Thurs. | Science Spooktacular

18 Sat. | Solar Saturday

5–8pm | FREE Halloween celebration of spooky science with hands-on activities and presentations.

10am–2pm | James S. McDonnell Planetarium | Solar observing with St. Louis Astronomical Society (weather permitting).

26 Thurs. | Star Dates: Halloween Edition

24 Fri. | OMNIMAX® Theater | Santa vs. the Snowman opens

6:30pm | Halloween star show and classic horror film screening, snacks and cash bar. For ages 21+. $10 per person. $15 at the door.

Reservations required.

28 Tues. | Giving Tuesday

CALL 314.289.4424 FOR RESERVATIONS VISIT SLSC.ORG TO LEARN MORE

Support the Science Center’s Youth Exploring Science (YES) program that works with underserved teens throughout their high school years to increase interest in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics Learn more at slsc.org/givingtuesday.

December

Members-Only

ALL MONTH | Preschool Science Series Mon., Tues., 10–10:45am | Color Mixing: Dec. 4 & 5 | Electricity and Magnets: Dec. 11 & 12 | Simple Machines: Dec. 18 & 19 | $8 Members per child (ages 3+). $10 non-members. Reservations required.

ALL MONTH | Makerspace Class: Laser Engraved Holiday Decorations Mon.-Sun. 1:30pm, Dec. 19-31 10:30am & 1:30pm | Learn about laser engraving and customize a keepsake decoration. | $8 Members (ages 7-14). $10 non-members.

EVERY Wed.–Thurs. | Science Storytime 10:15am CenterStage | Presented by Ready Readers. FREE interactive reading of science-themed story and a hands-on activity.

1 Fri. | First Friday: Doctor Who 6–10pm | Calling all Whovians for timey-wimey fun and aliens. Watch Facebook to cast your vote for which episode will screen in the OMNIMAX® Theater at 10 pm!

2 Sat. | Dino Mysteries 1–2pm | Dana Brown Fossil Prep Lab | Explore dinosaurs and cast a real dinosaur tooth! 1 adult per 4 children (ages 7+) required.| $5 Membersper person. $7 non-members. Reservations required.

15 Fri. | OMNIMAX® Theater | Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens 16 Sat. | Solar Saturday 10am–2pm | James S. McDonnell Planetarium | Solar observing with St. Louis Astronomical Society (weather permitting).

19 Tues. | SAVE THE DATE Member Appreciation Holiday Night 5:30–9pm | The entire Science Center is open late for a festive evening of holiday fun just for Members.

24 Sun. | OMNIMAX® Theater | Santa vs. the Snowman closes 21-22, 26-29 Dec. | Winter Science Blast Camp Campers will explore, discover and learn the secrets behind superpowers, astronomy, cooking and physics. For ages 6–12. $30/$60 Members halfday/full day. $35/$70 non-members.

HOLIDAY HOURS Wednesday, November 22 Close early at 3pm Thursday, November 23 Closed for Thanksgiving Friday & Saturday, November 24 & 25 Open late until 7pm Sunday, November 26 Open late until 5:30pm

Sunday, December 24 Open early at 9:30am Close early at 3pm Monday, December 25 Closed for Christmas Tuesday, December 26 – Monday, January 1 Open until 5:30pm

Member Morning Sunday, November 5 9am (first entry)–10:30am (last entry) A special Members-Only opportunity in celebration of the 95th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb – enjoy The Discovery of King Tut special exhibition during pre-opening museum hours.

Refreshments will be available.

Timed entry ticket is required.

Entry times: 9am, 9:15am, 9:30am, 9:45am, 10am, 10:15am, 10:30am Exhibition tickets are limited.

Special Member Morning Discount Tickets: $7 Members-adults. $6 Members-children/seniors.

FREE for children 7 and under.

Parking and entrance at Main Building (5050 Oakland Ave.)

SAVE THE DATE Member Appreciation Holiday Night Tuesday, December 19 5:30–9pm The entire Science Center is open late for a festive evening of holiday fun just for Members. Special screenings in the OMNIMAX® Theater.

Explore “holiday science” with hands-on activities, get creative in Makerspace and much more.