I start my 2009/2010 Ametek Foundation Sparks Interest with Science Explorers gig in Westerly, Rhode Island this weekend. For those of you unfamiliar with our outreach program; The Ametek Foundation has been partnering with the S.P.A.R.K.S. Foundation to bring science literacy to ALL children, regardless of socioeconomic status. Over the last 7 years, the S.P.A.R.K.S. Foundation in cooperation with Science Explorers and the Ametek Foundation, has delivered 5 or 10 week classroom visitation programs to schools in Pittsburgh, Newark, Delaware, Oak Ridge, TN, Rochester, NY, Lancaster, PA and this year we're heading to Westerly, Rhode Island.
This program has two distinct benefits. First, it gets elementary aged children excited and familiar with science concepts and objectives. Second, it gets the elementary school teachers excited and comfortable with science.
I've never been to Westerly, Rhode Island so I'm off for a new adventure before I head to the other side of the pond!
Calling all Science Explorers Earthguards SEPTEMBER 19, 2009 Mark your calendars! International Coastal Cleanup Day is September 19th. It's an opportunity to make this world a bit less trashy. Wear your Science Explorer T shirts and head out to clean up a waterway in your area. Take pictures of you and/or your family making a difference in this world and we'll try to post them on the site.
Jupiter Jen with Trex Tyler and Titanium Titus
IF IT'S NOT FUN, WE'RE NOT DOING IT!!!
Science Explorers...we put the wonder back into the world!
One of the many awesome parts about science is that it is the same in every part of the world! The experiments we love in America are enjoyed by children in all countries around the globe! Check out Science Explorers and Jupiter Jen as she travels the world bringing hands-on science to children of all cultures! Remember: if it's not fun, we're not doing it!
Jupiter Jen has come a long way since setting up the Science Explorers lab in her garage in 1999. Science Explorers has been nominated for "Educator of the Year" won an award for "Making a Difference" through the Technology Council of Central PA. "Business of the Year" through SCORE and many other fabulous recognitions. This year Jupiter Jen will spend the 10th Anniversary of Science Explorers in EUROPE. We are taking this show on the road! We have performances in Rome, Italy, Zagreb, Croatia and meetings in Germany and England.Follow our travels as we take this program to ALL children, regardless of socio economic status. It goes with our motto, "If it's not fun, we're not doing it"
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