New Northern Virginia Science Center Moves Forward with Public, Private Funding
When the Virginia General Assembly approved its fiscal year 2020 budget last month, it included $2.3 million for a STEM-focused interactive science center extension of the Science Museum of Virginia — a pivotal milestone for the project since plans were developed in 2017. The center is developed in partnership with the Children’s Science Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
Children’s Science Center Executive Director Adalene ‘Nene’ Spivy to Receive Honorary STEM Champion Award
WashingtonExec will present Children’s Science Center Executive Director Adalene “Nene” Spivy with an honorary STEM Champion award at the 2017 K-12 STEM Symposium for her tireless efforts in promoting STEM activities on behalf of children in the DMV area. WashingtonExec STEM Council Chairman Ed Swallow will present Spivy with the award. “It’s a great honor to
SAVE THE DATE: $5 Admission to Children’s Science Center, Nov. 25
The Children’s Science Center will host a $5 Family Fun Day on Nov. 25. Sponsored by Roqos, this event provides accessibility, promotes family learning and supports the center’s mission to instill a love of learning STEM in all children by providing opportunities to explore, create and be inspired. “Roqos is an ideal partner with its
WashingtonExec’s Weekly E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week’s WashingtonExec e-magazine presents a featured story on CALIBRE Systems’ John Mutarelli and Jeffrey Giangiuli, who are shifting their positions within the firm. Mutarelli, formerly the executive vice president and chief operations officer, will now serve as senior executive vice president and CFO. Giangiuli will transition from the senior vice president of operations to
SAVE THE DATE: Children’s Science Center to Present at April 26-27 USA Science, Engineering Festival Expo
With the U.S. consistently ranking in the middle of the pack among the near 60 industrialized nations promoting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education, experts say the need to encourage youth to engage with the subjects has never been more grave. And while the shrinking STEM pipeline is concerning for government contractors dependent on
The Children’s Science Center Demonstrates How to Teach Student Science
Students huddled around a table with small coffee lids and wrappers that could be fashioned together using pipe cleaners. In the center of the table they placed their creations into the bottom of a large wind tunnel to try to propel the paper items into the air. Some flew high; others never quite got out
Children’s Science Center Holds 3rd Annual Founders Society Fundraiser
The Children’s Science Center held its third annual Founders Society Fundraising Event Tuesday, May 7th at the Westwood Country Club in Vienna, Va. More than 300 people attended the event, with the Micron Foundation having served as its Platinum Event Sponsor. The event highlighted the impact the Children’s Science Center has made on students and the community with
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