New Science - Winter 2019 - Saint Louis Science Center

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

WINTER 2019 • 2020

The future is STEM.

Board Members Saint Louis Science Center Board of Commissioners Eugene M. Toombs – Chairman Timothy J. Eberlein, M.D. – Vice Chairman & Treasurer Joshua Randall – Secretary Dennis A. Muilenburg – Honorary Mark J. Bulanda Shelley Lavender Michael Schulz Dr. Glen Stettin Dr. Donald M. Suggs Frank Thurman Donna Wilkinson

Saint Louis Science Center Board of Trustees Donna Wilkinson – President (Life Trustee) Kevin R. Alm Bryan L. Bell Barbara Bridgewater Lynn Britton Barry T. Cervantes Lynn A. Cornelius, M.D. Jim Curran Gerald E. Daniels Susan S. Elliott Richard C.D. Fleming Paris Forest G. Patrick Galvin Harvey A. Harris Jerome Harris–Ex-Officio Dr. Martin H. Israel Frank D. Jacobs Lyda Krewson – Ex-Officio Robert J. Krieger Carol B. Loeb John F. McDonnell (Life Trustee) RADM Lee J. Metcalf, USN (Ret.) Elizabeth E. Niedringhaus Traci O’Bryan Dr. Sam Page–Ex-Officio Jerry E. Ritter (Life Trustee) Donn Rubin Kent Schien Kathleen R. Sherby Judy Sindecuse Zar Toolan Kenneth L. Wagner Candace Webster–Ex-Officio Dr. David J. Werner Dr. Mark S. Wrighton

Connect with curiosity.

Dear Saint Louis Science Center Friends, I am honored to begin this journey as president and CEO of the Saint Louis Science Center. In my first month in this role, I have learned how important our members are to us. Your support helps us to bring science literacy and learning to the St. Louis community and beyond. We live in a world where change is so rapid. STEM is at the center of much of this change, and as a leader in STEM education, we have a responsibility to foster the talents and key skill sets of our current and future leaders. You are crucial in our mission “to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning.”

This year has been great at the Science Center. POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION welcomed more than 136,000 guests. We are on pace to welcome more guests in 2019 than we have in a single year since 2007. In fact, this past September was the largest attendance for the month of September since we began keeping records in 2004. It is thrilling to welcome this many into this great place.

There are many exciting things happening at the Science Center. The OMNIMAX® Theater is reopening after its largest renovation since it opened in 1991. The projection system has been converted from film to digital, featuring IMAX® with Laser. We have made many other upgrades that will create a state-of-the-art, more comfortable viewing experience for our members and guests. In addition to the improved experience, we are also able to show a much wider variety of documentaries and more feature-length films. You can read more about it later in this issue of New Science. We hope you will have the opportunity to enjoy a show at the OMNIMAX soon.

The Science Center is geared up for a great 2020. We are excited to open Da Vinci The Exhibition on January 11. The exhibition is a hands-on examination of Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci’s life, research and art. Da Vinci was a master of innovation, which is integral to exploration, discovery and STEM, so we are thrilled to share this exhibition. Our Makerspace gallery is a Science Center forum for invention, trial and error and innovation, so look for a Makerspace tie-in to da Vinci as well. More details on Da Vinci The Exhibition are provided later in this issue.

As I get to know the Science Center better, I am particularly looking forward to getting to know you, our members. I hope you will be able to join us at one of the upcoming member events. I’d love to hear your ideas and feedback on how we can continue our Science Center’s role as one of the best science centers in the country and pave the way for future generations in STEM. I’d like to close by reiterating how meaningful your support of the Science Center is. Your contributions to the Science Center, through membership and beyond, make it possible for us to connect our guests and community to science every day. Imagine how awesome it would be if the learning experiences we provided ignited her or his interest in STEM at the Saint Louis Science Center.

Wishing you a safe, happy and healthy new year.

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Sincerely,

Todd President and CEO

To ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning. Mission of the Saint Louis Science Center Connect with us for updates, special events and fun science.

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Hours Monday–Saturday 9:30am–4:30pm Sunday 11am–4:30pm Holiday Hours: See Calendar Insert

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Contact 314.289.4400 slsc.org Saint Louis Science Center 5050 Oakland Avenue St. Louis, Missouri 63110

Membership Services & Sales: 314.289.4491 slsc.org/membership memberships@slsc.org Member Reservations: 314.289.4424

Reservations Advanced Sales 314.289.4400 Corporate & Group Sales: 314.289.1419

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Education Field trip information: slsc.org/field-trips Educator Resources: slsc.org/educator-resources Programming information: 314.289.4439 or education@slsc.org

Events Host your next private event at the Saint Louis Science Center. Services and catering provided by Saint Louis Science Center Events. For information: 314.533.8179

Accessibility Complimentary wheelchairs and strollers available in the lobby. Motorized scooters are available for a rental fee. Personal Hearing Assistance Devices available at the OMNIMAXÂŽ Theater and Planetarium.

Rear Window Caption Service available for all OMNIMAX films.

OMNIMAXŽ Theater Renovations The recently renovated OMNIMAXŽ Theater opens back up to the public November 29. Read about the new theater upgrades as well as our new films – both documentary and feature-length. Take a peek behind the scenes of the conversion from film to digital.

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Membership Matters Let us thank you for your membership and all the great memories that you helped create this year. Join us at the Holiday Member Appreciation Night and don’t forget to pay it forward by gifting a membership. Also, save the date for future 2020 Members-only events.

14 Join Us Get ready for some exciting events such as First Fridays, SciFests and Science On Tap. Plus, take a look at the expanded selection of classes, summer camp programs and so much more.

20 In The News Learn about our partners who made this year possible. Plus, highlights from the 6th Annual Golf Tournament that supports aviation and aerospace STEM education programs.

Official Partners The Saint Louis Science Center gratefully acknowledges the support of our Official Partners.

22 Donor Spotlight Our sincere gratitude for our donors and their support for our continued development of innovative exhibits and programs that ignite a lifetime of learning and discovery for science and technology throughout our community.

Calendar Insert Member and Public Events

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OMNIMAX® THEATER

“The future of the economy is in STEM. That’s where the jobs of tomorrow will be.”

– James Brown, executive director of the STEM Education Coalition in Washington D.C.

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Science Center welcomes new CEO Todd Bastean

Ignite Their Imagination As we look to the new year, the Saint Louis Science Center continues to seek unique experiences that ignite a lifelong interest in STEM by featuring special exhibitions like Da Vinci The Exhibition and new opportunities for discovery by renovating our OMNIMAX® Theater.

You, our valued member, provide us with important feedback and information as well as challenge us to create programs, events and exhibits that resonate with you and the community – and, of course, our youth.

With your help, the Saint Louis Science Center continues to empower young people to be curious about the world we live in and understand that their own intellectual curiosity can lead to the discoveries and advancements of tomorrow. We look forward to your continued support as we look to the future.

On October 2, the Saint Louis Science Center announced Todd Bastean, former president of Bunge North America, as our new President and CEO. One week later, Bastean officially started his new position and assumed leadership from Barbara Boyle, interim President and CEO for the past year.

“It is a great honor to join the Saint Louis Science Center and contribute to its continued growth,” said Bastean. “The Saint Louis Science Center is a nationally recognized institution we should all be proud of.... I look forward to working with such a gifted team and helping the Science Center reach its greatest potential.”

Along with leading the Bunge team since 1994, Bastean has been an active community volunteer, serving on the Saint Louis Science Center Board of Trustees for the past three years and on the advisory council for The Yield Lab. A native of Quincy, Illinois, Bastean holds a B.S. degree in accounting from Western Illinois University. He has been a St. Louis resident for 25 years. He and his wife, Kim, have two grown children.

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OMNIMAX® THEATER

Newly renovated OMNIMAX® Theater Reopens November 29th New immersive experiences The highly anticipated, renovated OMNIMAX Theater is back.

technology for the sharpest and most vivid digital images. As

After months of construction and upgrades, the theater is

a member, you get to enjoy free documentary film tickets and

the only IMAX® Dome with Laser in the region and one of just

discounts on feature-length films* as well as exclusive sneak

four IMAX Dome with Laser locations worldwide. Members

peeks to preview new OMNIMAX films. Come see a Science

will receive the same great film content but with enhanced

Center staple that has been taken to the next level.

picture quality and sound. Upgrades feature next generation

*Free OMNIMAX Tickets do not apply to feature-length films.

Behind the “scenes” of OMNIMAX® Theater construction

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August 2019 | The original film projection system from 1991

is removed.

September 2019 | NanoSeamTM screen installation begins.

October 2019 | New wider and updated seats installed.

November 2019 | IMAX® Dome with Laser finishing touches

prior to reopening.

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Documentary and feature-length films headed to the OMNIMAX®

OPENING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 DOCUMENTARY FILM Journey to a land of grizzlies, sea otters and the rare all-white spirit bear in a magical environment unchanged for 10,000 years.

OMNIMAX® Dinner Series SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 | 6–9pm | 5–6pm Patron | Great Bear Rainforest $45 Members | $55 Non-Members Includes film screening, dinner, speaker and two drink tickets. Upgrade to Patron | $100 Meet & greet cocktail reception, priority seating and first access to dinner. Learn more at slsc.org/dinner-series.

RETURNING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 DOCUMENTARY FILM

OPENING FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 DOCUMENTARY FILM

Marvel at one of nature’s most breathtaking shows as you explore molten worlds and exploding craters across the globe.

Join Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins during those momentous days and hours in 1969.

Members Receive Discount Tickets With the conversion of film to digital, our library of content has expanded.

We will now be showing a handful of feature-length* films each year. Look out for new films coming in 2020. $11.95 Members-only discount tickets $16.95 Non-member adults $14.95 Children/seniors/military Tickets on sale now *Free tickets to the OMNIMAX theater do not apply to feature-length films.

OPENING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 FEATURE-LENGTH FILM

OPENING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 FEATURE-LENGTH FILM

Why was Elsa born with magical powers?

The answer is calling her and threatening her kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she’ll set out on a dangerous but remarkable journey.

No one’s ever really gone… Rey’s journey continues in the final chapter of the Skywalker saga.

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MEMBERS-ONLY

Thank you for the great memories

Holiday Member Appreciation Night Tuesday, December 17 | 5:30–9pm With great appreciation for your support, we invite you to join us for this exclusive holiday event.

It’s the most wonderful event of the year and we can’t wait to celebrate you. Enjoy our exclusive event of fun festivities for all ages throughout the entire museum!

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Experience the newly renovated OMNIMAX® Theater Films: Great Bear Rainforest, Volcanoes and Frozen 2

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Be creative with our hands-on holiday projects

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Catch a glimpse of a live sky show in the comfort of the McDonnell Planetarium

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Warm up with holiday drinks and treats

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Get the chance to win some awesome giveaways throughout the night

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Give the Gift of Membership Don’t keep your membership a secret. Give family and friends a year full of experiences by gifting a membership today. To ensure you get your present in time, all orders should be in by December 10. For more information, go to slsc.org/membership.

DOCUMENTARY FILM | FREE | RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

TICKETS NOW ON SALE

DOCUMENTARY FILM | FREE | RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

Apollo 11: First Steps Edition Member Preview Screening Thursday, February 13 | 6pm & 7:30pm FEATURE-LENGTH | $11.95 member discount

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Reservations Required–Limited Tickets | Call 314.289.44224

Membership Matters With your support, we are able to develop innovative exhibits, educational programming and unique events that ignite and sustain a passion for science and technology. Thank you for joining us during these special events.

Save the date for 2020 events Da Vinci The Exhibition Preview Evening Friday, January 10 Reserve your spot See page 12 for more information

Member Mission: The Solar System Thursday, February 27 Free event

Member Mission: First Robotics Competition VIP Tours Saturday, March 14 Free event

Member Mission: Collections Tour and Lunch Tuesday, April 10 $15 for Members

Member Mission: The Science of Early Childhood

National Geographic Live! UMSL Touhill Renowned adventurers, photographers and scientists share their unbelievable behindthe-scenes stories, stunning images and video–live onstage.

SLSC members receive discounts to the following offsite events:

Thursday, April 16 Free event

On the Trail of Big Cats Friday, January 31, 2020 | 7:30pm STEVE WINTER | WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER

When Women Ruled The World Friday, March 6, 2020 | 7:30pm DR. KARA COONEY | EGYPTOLOGIST

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GALLERY SPOTLIGHT

Free open play Planetarium gallery Experience the Planetarium galleries before our first star show of the day free of charge. Two levels of exhibits illustrate the future of space travel and give you a glimpse of what it’s like to live and work on the International Space Station.

Open Play Hours: Mon–Sat | 9:30am–10:30am Sun | 11am–12pm

We also invite you to come back and enjoy one of our star shows: Campfire Star Stories | The Little Star that Could | Live Sky: The Constellations | Live Sky: Tonight | Live Sky: Moon For information on show times and descriptions, please visit: slsc.org/planetarium-shows

Saturday, February 1

7pm

Star Dates Featuring: A Special Live and Interactive Star Show The Classic Film: Spaceballs

Upcoming Star Dates in 2020

Snacks & Cash Bar

Friday, May 8 | Apollo 13 Saturday, September 12 | Imagine: John Lennon Friday, November 13 | Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

Tickets $12 Members | $15 Non-Members 21 + Event | James S. McDonnell Planetarium Free parking located at the McDonnell Planetarium Doors at 6:30pm | Event at 7pm Seating is limited. Reservations are encouraged.

Call 314.289.4424 for tickets.

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For more information, go to slsc.org/star-dates

SPONSORS:

Get to know our Early Childhood team Annie Nickrent Educator With a degree in history and a minor in museum studies and communications, Annie loves to bring her knowledge and passion to young minds by weaving together science and storytelling.

Her commitment to young children and how they see the world creates an inviting experience in the Discovery Room.

Abby Gatzke Educator Abby is excited to combine her love of science and teaching early childhood education as it provides an incredibly fun and rewarding career.

Abby has a Bachelor’s degree in biology and years of experience in early childhood education.

Emily Lemonds Manager, Early Childhood & Discovery Room Emily has a Master’s Degree in special education and 19 years of experience teaching preschool, kindergarten and first grade.

“My position at the Science Center is my dream job as I get to do my favorite things every day.”

- Emily Lemonds

Meet us in the Discovery Room We look forward to seeing our future scientists, astronauts and leaders.

In the Discovery Room, you will immerse yourself in a place designed to stimulate young minds. Come say hi and explore the gallery. Free tickets for members - always. Tickets available online or at the membership desk.

Animal Clinic Come on in and observe our beautiful saltwater fish or meet the Giant Rainforest Cockroaches (they aren’t as scary as they seem). Visit our hollow tree clinic and experience life as a veterinarian.

Start An Adventure Whether you are learning about water flow at our water table or journeying to space in our rocket ship, families can imagine, play and learn through our large exhibits.

Play-Based Education Play is essential to children’s learning and development.

That’s why the Discovery Room prides itself on being a dynamic gallery with many engaging opportunities for learning through play. New experiences are added monthly.

Visitors always have a chance to discover something new.

2020 Update | Preschool Science Series Redesigned See page 14

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“Any landscape is a condition of the spirit.”

- Henri-Frédéric Amiel

PHOTO BY: GEORGE STEINMETZ

Planetarium Tunnel Exhibit A New Moon Rises exhibit closes soon to make way for our next traveling exhibition – National Geographic: 50 Greatest Landscapes – set to open in February. These photographic images will line the Planetarium tunnel and flood it with the phenomenon of changing seasons.

Visitors will be transported to the wonders of the world – from underwater vantages

to the expansive countryside to the most dominating mountain peaks and everywhere in between. The images will take you on a journey from winter to autumn. The exhibition will remain open throughout 2020 and will serve as a focal point for the Science Center’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

Opening January 11 Tickets on sale Monday, December 16 Prepare to dive into the world of Renaissance Master Leonardo da Vinci in this special exhibition, Da Vinci The Exhibition. This traveling exhibition will take you on a journey of innovation, creativity and science as well as bring you into the Italian countryside that inspired da Vinci. Featuring more than 60 replicas of da Vinci’s machines and 20 replicas of his art, you will get the chance to examine pieces that gave da Vinci the title of not only artist but inventor. $7.50 Member $14.95 Non-Member

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SAVE THE DATE JANUARY 10 | Member Exhibition

Preview Evening

Free Makerspace Workshops 2–4pm | Every Day Open-access sessions feature hands-on activities to explore and create. Ages 7+

DECEMBER

JANUARY

Laser Engraved Holiday Decorations

Stop Motion

Customize your own holiday decorations with LEDs and watch our Laser Engraver in action.

Use your imagination and creativity to develop a short stop motion video. Sketch the concept, construct the character and create the background through the use of art and technology.

Junior Interns Gain Valuable Experience

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MARCH

Crochet

STEAM Legos® or Wooden Block Construction

Don’t “waste” any time—become a problem solver through this workshop. Learn how to repurpose plastic and create a reusable bag.

Let your preschool-aged children create a city, town or anything they can imagine with our Lego set and wooden building blocks.

LEARN MORE | VISIT slsc.org/makerspace

In 2019, the Saint Louis Science Center was home to 23 junior interns throughout the summer. Interns participate in a variety of activities and projects to help prepare them for real-world situations and scenarios. 2020 will bring a new group of interns to work with the Gallery Programs team where they will focus on community engagement and goals that align to the Science Center’s mission.

For more information on junior interns, please go to slsc.org/junior-internshipopportunities.

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JOIN US

Calling all Girl Scouts and Scouts BSA Whether it’s a regularly scheduled workshop or a privately booked program, each event highlights STEM experts and hands-on programming to get the badge requirements you need.

Preschool Science Series 2020 New classes for infants and toddlers

For more information and enrollment, go to slsc.org/scouts Call 314.289.4439 Email education@slsc.org

With our expanded 2020 program, your young scientists can start developing and exploring STEM concepts as early as 6 months old. Each class is designed to give children and their caregivers a chance to play and learn together.

Scout Days

Storybook STEM

January 4 | Webelo | Into the Woods January 4 | Junior | Product Designer January 12 | Daisy | How Robots Move January 12 | Wolf | Motor Away

3–5 years old | 45-Minutes Mon 10am | Sun 12pm (Only first three weeks of the month) $10 Members, $12 Non-members Monthly Bundle (3 classes) $24 Members, $30 Non-members

December 7 | Webelo | Engineer December 7 | Junior | Entertainment Technology December 15 | Bear | Forensics December 15 | Cadette | Special Agent

March 7 | BSA | Chemistry March 7 | Cadette| Public Speaking March 15 | Brownie | Home Scientist March 15 | Wolf | Digging in the Past

Science Tots 18–35 mo old | 45-Minutes 1st and 3rd Sundays of Month | 11am $10 Members, $12 Non-members

Scout Weekend February 15 | Cub and Boy Scout Fest February 16 | Girl Scout Fest

Monthly Bundle (2 classes) $16 Members, $20 Non-members Small Scientists

$10 Members, $12 Non-members

Blastoff for Summer Camp

Monthly Bundle (2 classes) $16 Members, $20 Non-members

Create, invent & explore the world of STEM!

6–17 mo old | 45-Minutes 2nd and 4th Sundays of the Month | 11am

For more information, please go to slsc.org/preschool-science-series. To purchase classes as a monthly bundle, please call Reservations at 314.289.4424.

Fly a real airplane, build a robot, create a video game and so much more.

Ages 4–16, half-day, full-day and flexible extended care options.

Member Registration Opens Feb. 3, at 9am 20% Discount for PLUS and MAX Members Non-member registration begins March 2nd

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Solar Saturdays St. Louis College of Pharmacy 10am–4pm | Life Science Lab December 6, 19, 20, 23 January 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 February 7, 14, 21, 28 Learn about medicine and health from real pharmacists-intraining! Meet students from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy and discover the science of health and hygiene, how medicine is made and poison prevention tips for your home.

Family Vet School The Saint Louis Science Center is excited to host a series of 2-hour workshops on various aspects of veterinary medicine, all led by professional vets from local organizations.

January 25 | Webster Groves Animal Hospital February 8 | Wildlife Rescue Center

Dec 21 | Jan 18 | Feb 15 | Mar 21 McDonnell Planetarium Take a look through specially filtered telescopes at the fantastic displays found on the sun’s surface with members of the St. Louis Astronomical Society and Science Center educators. Learn about our nearest star and exotic surface features including sunspots, prominence and granulation.

(Weather permitting)

Recommended Age: Families with students in 5th grade and up.

All four sessions: $60 Members | $65 Non-Members Per Session: $16 Members | $18 Non-Members Learn more | Visit slsc.org/program/family-vet-school for upcoming dates

March 7 | World Bird Sanctuary April 11 | Dr. Buzz Iliff, Veterinarian at Wyoming/Illinois Vet Center

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Geek out from 6 - 10pm on the first Friday of every month and explore the intersection of science and science fiction! Enjoy local artists and innovators, themed trivia, hands-on activities and free screenings in the OMNIMAX® Theater and McDonnell Planetarium.

Plus, members-only ticket line.

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I <3 the 90s Kick it old school as we celebrate all things 1990s. Check out pre-Y2K technology, see a slime-filled show, jam out to the greatest hits of the decade and relive middle school science class with episodes of Bill Nye the Science Guy. See a 90s sci-fi movie picked by popular vote in the newly renovated OMNIMAX Theater at 10pm.

JANUARY 3

Star Wars Grab your light saber and venture into a world far, far away. Experience special photo ops and costume characters from the 501st Legion and learn about Star Wars science from Dr. Patrick Johnson, author of The Physics of Star Wars. Begin or end your evening with a showing of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in the OMNIMAX Theater at a special First Friday price.

FEBRUARY 7

The Mighty Ducks It’s flying V time. Come celebrate the science and excitement of sports.

How do athletes train to be the best and what toll do sport injuries really take on the human body? Why does the amount of air in a football make such a difference? Answers to these questions and so much more await. End your night with a free screening of The Mighty Ducks in the OMNIMAX Theater.

SAVE THE DATE

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MARCH 6 | Blade Runner

LEARN MORE | VISIT slsc.org/first-fridays

See where your curiosity takes you while connecting with STEM professionals gathered exclusively for a series of free, day-long science and technology themed events. Meet local scientists, engineers and other experts for a personal, close-up look at cutting-edge, creative STEM applications.

Science On Tap Saturday, February 8 7–10pm | 6–7pm VIP Access Explore the science of brewing, bottling and imbibing.

JANUARY 18–19

STEM Community Expo Join us for an all-day free event highlighting the diversity of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math careers and opportunities in St. Louis. Participate in hands-on activities and presentations led by STEM role models representing a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, including teens from the Science Center’s Youth Exploring Science (YES) program.

$45 Members Member tickets: CALL 314.289.4424 | VISIT slsc.org/ontap

FEBRUARY 22

Engineering Expo Celebrate Engineers Week 2020 with a free all-day event showcasing the creative problem-solving process that engineering is all about. Meet real engineers who build, invent and impact the world around us. Find inspiration for applying your own creative abilities.

SciFest Sponsors:

SAVE THE DATE

• 100+ Beers for Sampling • Tasting Plates • “Science of Beer” Demonstrations & Hands-On Activities • Live Music • Complimentary Parking

$55 non-members $60 day of the event (Member discount does not apply)

$100 VIP ticket includes first access to tastings and food, exclusive vendor interactions, valet parking and more.

APRIL 18 | The Great Outdoors Expo JULY 18 | Mission: Mars Celebration

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COMMUNITY

YES Teens participate in local and national competitions St. Louis Area Brain Bee Late January/Early February Youth Exploring Science (YES) Teens will be participating in the St. Louis Area Brain Bee (SLABB), a high school competition that focuses on neuroscience. This year, the Science Center will host tutorials at the Taylor Community Science Resource Center. The competition, hosted by Washington University in mid-February, begins with a formal, timed test that has participants answer questions from the Society of Neuroscience publication “Brain Facts.” Top performers move on to a spelling-bee type challenge in which a winner is selected. Participants will also do handson activities focused on the latest research and technology in neuroscience.

FIRST Robotics Tech Challenge The FIRST Robotics Tech Challenge is a competition for high school students with a focus on robot design, fabrication and strategy. This year YES is fielding two teams who will design and build robots while documenting their team’s journey. YES teens have the opportunity to develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation and working as a team.

The season kicked off in early September, and competition could go as late as April depending on the teams’ advancement. There are also non-official events at the Taylor Community Science Resource Center where other local teams strategize, hone their skills and make use of the resources of YES Engineering’s Makerspace.

YES Open House On Wednesday, October 16, the Taylor Community Science Resource Center hosted an Open House event that gave community leaders and Science Center donors the opportunity to learn more about the nationally recognized YES program.

Educators and YES teens were onsite to proudly demonstrate current projects in the seven STEM topics and entrepreneurial components studied in the program.

The YES program actively prepares participants to join the STEM workforce by focusing on hands-on learning with realworld applications that encourages the creative and critical thinking skills necessary in the 21st century economy.

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Help Ignite a Lifetime of Learning and Discovery The 21st century economy requires a workforce that is fluent in STEM. Our Youth Exploring Science (YES) program works with local students to prepare them for careers in STEM fields. For more than 20 years, YES has transformed the lives of young people in our community by connecting them to STEM professionals and hands-on projects that focus on college and career readiness. Help us continue inspiring students to explore STEM professions for another 20 years by making a gift today.

This #GivingTuesday support science literacy in the St. Louis region by connecting at-risk teens to STEAM education.

#GIVING #GIVING TUESDAY TUESDAY December 3, 2019

December 3, 2019

98%

Graduating YES teens chose to pursue STEMrelated majors in postsecondary education.

LEARN MORE | VISIT youthexploringscience.com CALL 314.289.1414 | EMAIL mia.harsley@slsc.org

Donations to the Science Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s YES program are welcomed at slsc.org/givingtuesday

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IN THE NEWS PARTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT An industry leader in training electricians, the Electrical Connection has been an Official Partner of the Saint Louis Science Center for over 10 years. Electrical Connection’s support has been widereaching, impacting the Science Center’s STEM educational programming, FIRST Robotics and the extraordinary exterior lighting of the iconic James S. McDonnell Planetarium.

“Skilled electricians and communication technicians that we train are fundamental to advancements in renewable energy, robotics and manufacturing.” says Electrical Connection Executive Vice President Jim Curran. “Our partnership with the Science Center is an essential part of our goal to reach students with compelling STEM educational programming that will inspire our future workforce.”

Electrical Connection is a partnership of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local One and the St. Louis Chapter, National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).

Electrical Connection applies a holistic approach to workforce development that encompasses the award-winning IBEW/NECA Electrical Industry Training Center, but also in journey worker and apprentice career development. The program has trained more than 10,000 electricians and is the single largest source of licensed electrical contractors in the state of Missouri.

NEW Saint Louis Science Center Sponsorship The Saint Louis Science Center is proud to have Renewal by Anderson as a new event sponsor for our First Fridays, SciFests, Science Spooktacular and Science Uncorked with a themed photo booth. Renewal by Anderson also supported the climbing tower for SciFest: Great Outdoors.

SciFest: Great Outdoors Expo Celebrated Over 4,500 people celebrated life outside at our October SciFest event. The event featured over 170 STEM experts on hand for activities and presentations ranging from wild birds to backyard telescopes. The GROW gallery featured an up-close look at life on the farm with sheep, goats, hogs and a dairy cow brought by farmers and FFA members. Visitors enjoyed tractor rides courtesy of Case IH and hands-on demonstrations with the Farm Bureau Gateway Information Committee, Missouri Beef and more.

SciFest: The Great Outdoors Sponsored By

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6th Annual Golf Tournament Supports Aviation & Aerospace STEM Education Programs

A full day of friendly competition was enjoyed by over 110 golfers at the 6th Annual Golf Tournament held in October at the Norman K. Probstein Golf Course in Forest Park. Over a half million dollars has been raised for aviation and aerospace STEM education programming in the past 6 years of the tournament.

Golf Tournament Winners: Controlled Products Systems Group

SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 1, 2020 | Saint Louis Science Center Tournament KMOV Golf Team

Thank you to our Major STEM Sponsors Bayer Case IH Electrical Connection Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Co. HWP Rigging Kemco Aerospace Manufacturing KMOV 4 LMI Aerospace Mascoutah Equipment Company MillerCoors Municipal Tool & Machinery Company Polsinelli

Heartland Coca-Cola’s generous donations

The tournament was chaired by Daniel

anchored the golf tournament’s raffle and

Ladenberger of Kemco Aerospace Manufacturing

silent auction.

and Cliff Stebe of LMI Aerospace.

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT

Saint Louis Science Center Donor Recognition We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our donors and the support you provide for our continued development of innovative exhibits, educational programs and events that ignite and sustain a passion for science and technology throughout our community.

Backers ($250,000-$499,999) Mr. and Mrs. James G. Berges Albert Einstein Society President’s Council ($10,000-$49,999) The Honorable Sam Fox and Mrs. Fox Dr.* and Mrs. William S. Knowles† Mr. and Mrs. James S. McDonnell III† Mr. and Mrs. John F. McDonnell† Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Neidorff Andrew and Peggy Newman† Mr. and Mrs. Jerry E. Ritter† Mr. and Mrs. Kent F. Schien Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M. Toombs Albert Einstein Society Fellows ($5,000-$9,999) Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Eberlein Mr. and Mrs. Juan Ferreira Amy and Pat Galvin Mr. and Mrs. David P. Gast Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn L. Lefkowitz Carol B. Loeb† Ann S. Lux† Dr. and Mrs. James W. Seeser Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Taylor† Mrs. Jane Tschudy† Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Van De Riet, Jr. Albert Einstein Society Patrons ($2,500-$4,999) Robert and Pauline Ashton Lee Broughton and Chrissy Taylor Dr. Lynn A. Cornelius and

Dr. A. Joseph Cornelius Dr. William H. Danforth Carol B. and Louis J. Garr, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. David O. Gifford† Mr. and Mrs. Keith Guller† Sidney Guller Gary Hall and Sandra Blasingame Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Krieger Shelley and Tom Lavender Mr. Richard M. Kutta and

Ms. Nancy A. Meyer† Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Langsam† Colleen McMillan Mrs. Traci O’Bryan and Mr. Mark O’Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Eric P. Seiler, Jr. † Kathy and Jim Sherby Ms. Ellen Uhlemeyer Albert Einstein Supporting Level ($1,000-$2,499) Mr. Frank Adam III† Dr. and Mrs. Jorge M. Alegre† Anonymous

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The following list represents new gifts and pledges made by individuals to the Saint Louis Science Center from November 1, 2018– October 31, 2019. Donors are listed in the category of their giving.

Martha and David Aronson† Dr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Bauwens Ted and Robbie Beaty Mr. Bryan L. Bell Barbara and Barry Beracha Judy and Dick Beumer Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bronson† Deborah and Samuel Bross David L. Brown, Ph.D and

Sherri M. Brown, Ph.D Ms. Nancy L. Buth† Dr. Claire CaJacob Mr. Barry T. Cervantes Mr. and Mrs. Gerald E. Daniels Mrs. George B. Desloge Carl and Jeanne Deutsch Dyann Dierkes† Mr. and Mrs. Arnold W. Donald Kay Drey† Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Dyer† Mr. and Mrs. David C. Farrell Mr. and Mrs. Logan W. Finerty Steve and Linda Finerty† Dr. and Mrs. David A. Fischhoff, Ph.D† Mrs. Judith Gall† Bettie Gershman Mrs. Helen R. Gilbert Kathryn and George W. Gokel Mr. and Mrs. Tim J. Hampton† Judy and Harvey Harris† Mrs. Patricia G. Hecker† Dr. and Mrs. S. Allen Heininger† Mr. and Mrs. Michael Heinz Mr. and Mrs. Mike Herring Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hildebrandt Dr. Judith E. Ho and Dr. Richard C. Schulz† Janet Holloway Michael and Barbara Hurst Margaret and Martin H. Israel† Mrs. Bettie Johnson Robert E. and Carol G. Jones Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Kahn Dr. Richard T. Katz and Dr. Stacey Smith Mr. Samuel Kenney Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kilo Ward M. and Carol Klein† Mr. and Mrs. Gary E. Krosch Dr. David Landau and

Mrs. Mary Beth Pereira† Drs. Susan and Dan Luedke† Charles D. Malloch Mr. and Mrs. H. S. McGehee Ms. Lesley K. McIntire James M. and Judith H. McKelvey Dr. Jeremy Nighohossian

Dr. and Mrs. David C. Norman Anita and John O’Connell† Ms. Diane Olson Dr. and Mrs. Sharad Parikh† Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Peters II† Mr. Ajitesh Rai and Mrs. Pallavi Sinha Elizabeth and Richard Robb† Peter and Susan Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Ross† Mr. and Mrs. Einar S. Ross† Julian and Helen Seeherman Dr. and Mrs. Frank Serdy Donald J. and Shirley B. Sher Mr. and Mrs. Mark E. Showers Dr. John D. Sprague and

Ms. Carol W. Kohfeld Warren and Barbara Stiska Butch Suntrup Dave and Linda Swain Stuart and Janey Symington† Dr. and Mrs. Steven Teitelbaum Carol J. Valenta Dr. Renee Van Stavern and

Dr. Gregory Van Stavern Mr. Kenneth L. Wagner John and Ellen Wallace Steve and Gill Waltman† Dr. and Mrs. David J. Werner G. Patrick Williams Newton Supporting Level ($500-$999) Mr. Stephen G. Bell Mr. and Mrs. Tim J. Blaha Mr. Anthony Bommarito, Jr. Doug and Jo Brockhaus Mrs. Alice W. Bruce Erin R. Burnett Mr. and Mrs. James K. Dobbs III Dr. and Mrs. Robert F. Emnett Mr. Eugene Gallant and

Ms. Maggie Conroy Andy and Nancee Glaser Ed and Joanne Goedeker Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence K. Goering Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Honigfort Margie and Merle Horowitz Joanne and Joel Iskiwitch† Mr. and Mrs. S. Martin Jansky Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Johnson† Wayne Johnson and Betty Marks Wayne and Cheri Jones Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Koch† Priscilla R. McDonnell† Charles and Sue Oertli†

Ignite Their Imagination.

Mr. John Park and Dr. Katherine Shiue Mr. and Mrs. Paul T. Putzel Mr. and Mrs. Derek Rapp Ms. Mirella Ravarino Drs. Keith and Margaret Rich† Richard and Marietta Riehemann Jane and Bruce P. Robert† Alan B. Silverberg, M.D. † Patrick and Peggy Sly Mr. and Mrs. James W. Smith† Mr. and Mrs. William A. Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stettin Maryilyn L. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stewart Grenville and Dianne Sutcliffe† Mr. Richard D. Taylor† Mr. Timothy J. Tegeler† Mr. James P. Tobin and

Ms. Virginia E. Heagney Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Weber Dr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Wienke† Galileo Supporting Level ($250-$499) Dr. and Mrs. David H. Alpers† Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Altvater Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Altvater Mr. and Mrs. Roger A. Altvater Mr. and Mrs. William Armstrong Dr. and Mrs. Arthur I. Auer Robert J. Balske Mr. Russell E. Barden Mr. and Ms. Stuart Block Dr. and Mrs. Louis P. Bosanquet† Cindy and Tom Bottini† Hellen and Will D. Carpenter Mr. Thomas E. Cook Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Dearth Mr. and Mrs. John R. Dedeke Mr. and Mrs. J. Patrick Dougherty Mr. Fredrick Echols Mrs. Marilyn Edison Mrs. Jean Janklow Estrin and

Mr. Stanley Estrin Mr. and Mrs. Chad Evenson Steven and Mary Frank† Mr. Peter E. Fuerst Ms. Ruth A. Fuller Mr. Eugene Gallant and Ms. Maggie Conroy John and Francine Gragnani† Mr. Christian Greer and

Mrs. Elisabeth Heard Greer Mr. David W. Greer Mr. Keith Hahn John and Barbara Hammond Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harrison

Franklin and Rachel Haspiel Mr. and Mrs. David T. Hawkins† Mr. Philip Heagney and

Ms. Barbara Prosser† Mr. and Mrs. Barry Hendrickson Cris and Heidi Hehner† Brad and Phyllis Hershey† Lesley and Jay Hoffarth Angela and Philip Huddleston Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Hulsey Mr. Lent C. Johnson and

Ms. Sandra Ahlum Mrs. Sally C. Johnston† Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Keller Mr. and Mrs. Carlisle D. Kinyon Mr. Tony Krawat Patti LaBrott Mr. Keith J. Lissant Mr. and Mrs. Ken Luecke Jean Marglous Mr. and Ms. Max McCombs Mrs. Jo Ellen Meier† Ms. Julie K. Milke Dr. and Mrs. William H. Miller† Dr. John C. Morris and Dr. Lucy B. Morris† Lee and Dale Naas Mr. Maurice Noellsch Mrs. Wilma Pasternak Roy Pfautch Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Plank Freda and Harry Rich† Mr. and Mrs. James Ringhofer† Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Roush† Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Ryan† Ms. Susan Schau and Mr. Andrew Burgess Robert and Maxine Scheibe Paul J. Sheehan, M.D. Dr. Ravindra and Leena Shitut Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Siler Mr. and Mrs. James L. Smith Drs. Scott and Julia Spradlin Mr. and Mrs. Warren G. Sullivan Mrs. Ellen Svenson Mr. and Mrs. John K. Switzer† Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Trueblood Mr. Austin D. Vogt and Ms. Kim Lorenz Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Walker Mr. and Mrs. Brian N. Wellinghoff Ms. Kimberly Williams Mr. and Mrs. Jerry F. Wilson† Joe and Kathy Ziha† Mrs. Constance Zimpfer and

Mrs. Jane Griffin * deceased; † Charter Member

In our ever-changing world, it’s more important than ever that our nation’s youth are prepared to solve the complex global challenges of the future and this begins with STEM education. Our mission is vitally important to the economy of St. Louis, Missouri and the United States, which is falling behind other nations in producing a STEM-educated workforce that will drive important innovations.

National studies have projected the employment in STEM fields will grow almost twice as fast as other fields.

Please consider investing in science this giving season. With your help, we can continue to encourage our youngest generation to imagine the profound impact that they can make on the world we live in by exploring what science makes possible.

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