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Kids learn how to make energy in their own hands
Come learn what it takes to create one form of renewable electricity and light up the night. Alliant Energy is sponsoring a special exhibit at the Cedar Rapids Science Center to teach kids how to make and power their own flashlight. Alliant Energy both generates and distributes energy to thousands of customers in Eastern Iowa. This session will teach kids about some of the basic rules of how energy is created, especially using their own hands. Participants in this free event will learn about Faraday’s Principle, electricity, and...
read moreMake with Us at the Science Center
The Science Center invites you to participate in our Maker series of education, check out these great upcoming events. Meet The Maker – Solar Car Team, June 16 ,2014 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 Cost = Free Meet the University of Iowa Solar Car team and their custom built vehicle. This is a free event for all ages. Minty Boost Make-And-Take, June 23, 2014 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Cost = $20 Make a portable phone/mobile device charger small enough to fit into an Altoids gum tin. This class is for all ages. To find out more or register to to...
read moreGo Daddy Supports Local STEM Education
The Cedar Rapids Science Center is pleased to announce that GoDaddy, the world’s largest technology provider dedicated to small businesses, has signed on as a major sponsor of its education programs. GoDaddy targeted the program because of its commitment to creating fun educational opportunities with STEM, which stands for science, education, engineering and math. The Science Center recently moved into a new location, its planned long-term home, which allows for more programing and events on an ongoing basis, in addition to its great core...
read moreCan you “MAKE” your own Utopia?
The Cedar Rapids Science Center and the Cedar Rapids Maker Space are hosting the 3rd Annual Mini Maker Faire from 10am-4pm on Saturday, April 19th, at the Science Center located at 5824 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA. As part of the faire UTOPIA, FOX’s bold new unscripted series that follows a group of everyday people creating their own new civilization, has begun a nationwide search for pioneers to become the first inhabitants of UTOPIA will be on site at the faire! The series is looking for motivated and adventurous people who possess the...
read more3rd Annual Mini Maker Faire!
Images from the 2013 Faire! Cedar Rapids Science Center and the Cedar Rapids Maker Space are hosting the 3rd Annual Mini Maker Faire from 10am-4pm on Saturday, April 19th, at the Science Center located at 5824 Council St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA. Maker Faire is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker movement. The faire is a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning. It’s free to attend the event and explore maker exhibits. ...
read moreEngineers Week Re Cap, Submitted by Ann Legree
The Cedar Rapids Science Center spent this past weekend celebrating Engineers Week and had a ton of fun in the process! Friday we hosted our first Trivia Night and had 8 teams in attendance. Although many of the questions stumped even the brightest of the bunch everyone left with a smile on their face. The light hearted nature of the event led to a lot of laughs while raising funds for engineering curriculum in the Science Center’s programming. We look forward to next year’s event already. The top teams that night went home with prizes...
read moreCelebrate Pi Day at the Science Center!
The Science Center invites you to celebrate Pi Day from 4:30-6:30pm on March 14th at the Science Center on Council St NE. Come learn more about fractions, measuring, tangrams and more while enjoying some delicious Kathy’s pie and some wonderful pizza pies supplied by Tomaso’s ! This event is best suited for kids grades 2-5, but all ages and pi lovers are welcome to participate. This is s free event! Come, enjoy and learn! The Science Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday noon to 5pm. Admission during public...
read moreBrain Awareness Week at the Science Center
The Science Center would like to invite you to Brain Awareness Week taking place March 10-16 at the Science Center. The week is a worldwide celebration of the brain that brings together scientists, families, schools, and communities. Brain Awareness Week also aims to increase community awareness of the potential for improving the long-term health of the brain through lifestyle changes and risk-reduction strategies. There are three events offered during the week: March 11 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Pretty Heady Business – Recognizing and...
read moreSpring Break Camp Registration is Open!
Spring Break camp is back at the Science Center for children grade levels 1-4. Camps are offered in two sessions the first March 18th-20th and the second March 25th-27th. Morning camp will take place from 9:00 am to noon and the afternoon camp will be from 1:00pm until 4:00pm. Campers can participate in half day ($20) or full day sessions ($35) in addition the science center offers before and after care services. Parents are encouraged to pack non-refrigerated sack lunches if their child is spending a full day at camp however, morning and...
read moreTuesday Noon Optimists Fund Science Center Exhibit
The Optimist Club is an association of individuals who have dedicated their time and resources to “Bring out the Best in Kids”. The Optimists are adult volunteers who conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be. The Science Center was recently awarded funding from the Tuesday Noon Optimist Club for a “Mini-Makers” exhibit. The exhibit will tie into a much larger initiative the...
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