Northern Virginia Science Center Announces CACI as Title Partner
CACI International has joined the Launch the Future Campaign as a title partner and gallery sponsor for the future Northern Virginia Science Center. “Through this partnership, we are joining forces with the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation to inspire and empower future innovators and entrepreneurs in technology,” said CACI President and CEO John Mengucci. This
Northern Virginia Science Center Targets Completing $75M Fundraising Goal
As the Children’s Science Center wraps up a summer of both virtual and in-person camps, leaders are also targeting community support for a campaign to finish fundraising for a new state-of-the-art center. When finished, the Northern Virginia Science Center will feature creating art and music using real-time data; constructing an outpost on the moon; investigating
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
SAVE THE DATE: Free Admission to Children’s Science Center Lab for Military ID Holders, May 21, 2016
The Children’s Science Center will celebrate Armed Forces Day with free admission for all military ID holders to the Children’s Science Center Lab on Saturday, May 21. SAIC has made a donation in support of Military Discounts on admission to the Children’s Science Center Lab. “The Children’s Science Center is grateful to SAIC for their
Children’s Center Cements Plans to Build 5,400 Sq. Ft. Lab, 54,000 Sq. Ft. Museum
Children who visit museums during kindergarten tend to score higher on reading, math and science assessments than their non-museum attending counterparts, according to a recent Institute of Museum and Library Service study. And while Northern Virginia currently sits as the country’s largest metropolitan region to lack a science center or museum dedicated specifically for children,
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
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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