Orlando Science Center

Orlando Science Center is committed to eliminating barriers to learning through our Science for All Access Program, which ensures individuals and families from low-income households have access to high-quality cultural experiences through reduced-price admissions and discounted family memberships. 🦥🍃 This program would not be possible without the ongoing generosity of funders like the TD Charitable Foundation. Thank you for your support! 👏

TONIGHT ONLY! Meet our special guest, April Jennifer Choi, who once held the Guinness World Record for the loudest whip crack. Join us as April demonstrates the physics of whip artistry and how she’s able to combine her love for fluid dynamics with her passion. Whip up some science with us! https://lnkd.in/gsxUzcFf

Learn about the physics behind whip cracking from Guinness World Records holder, April Jennifer Choi at Science Night Live! 💥 Utilizing her knowledge of supersonic high-speed shock waves, April’s performance demos are sure to shock you! Don’t miss out on this unique experience on August 10. Be sure to get your tickets in advance at https://lnkd.in/gsxUzcFf!

Get ready for an electrifying Science Night Live! Have you ever wanted your very own virtual reality room in your own home? Well, Dr. Peter Delfyett has. Professor at UCF’s College of Optics and Photonics, @PeterDelfyett explores the world of high-speed internet and the endless possibilities beyond the screen. Join our guest speaker at the Science Center on August 10! https://lnkd.in/gsxUzcFf

Aerospace engineer, performer, and Guinness World Records holder… what can April Jennifer Choi not do? Special guest at Science Night Live on August 10, April interviewed with the Orlando Sentinel to share more about her passion for STEM and whip artistry. Don’t forget to secure your tickets to Science Night Live on our website at, https://lnkd.in/gsxUzcFf Check out her article on the Orlando Sentinel here, https://lnkd.in/eSx-fw7r

Do you hear that?! Wedding bells are chiming at Orlando Science Center! 🕊❤️🦖 We've been nominated for 3 Wedding Venue Map Awards - and we would love your help earning the top spot! Voting ends July 22 so be sure your voice is heard! And when the next big day comes around for you, your family, or your friends, keep us in mind! Cast your vote on Mappy’s website for our 3 nominations: Alexandra + Mark -https://lnkd.in/eRucXbzX Sammie + John - https://lnkd.in/eZR5Kre7 Jessi + Bryan - https://lnkd.in/eaajccn2

We are proud to announce that Orlando Science Center has been awarded a Disney Grant as part of the #WaltDisneyWorld Summer of Sharing! Last Friday, Science Center leadership attended a special performance of the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue along with 6 other incredible Florida nonprofits, where Disney made a surprise announcement that they were awarding grants to nonprofit organizations that are bringing joy, happiness and magic to families. This grant will support our Neighborhood Science program, providing free after-school STEM programming for youth in underserved Central Florida communities. We are so grateful to have Disney as a partner for this vital and impactful program. Thank you for all you do for our community!

We're excited to share that Bank of America recently selected us as a recipient of one of its #BofAGrants 🎉! We are so grateful for the Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s continued support of the Science Center’s Neighborhood Science programming! This investment helps us to be the spark that ignites curiosity in the innovators of tomorrow by providing free after-school STEM programming for youth in low-income, underserved communities in Central Florida. 🧪🦕🪐 With the assistance of generous partners like Bank of America, Neighborhood Science helps us improve the lives of individuals and families in Central Florida by building communities that thrive, together. Thank you, Bank of America Charitable Foundation!

About 60% of LGBTQ+ scientists and engineers are openly queer in their personal lives, but only 16% are open at work! Dr. Joey Nelson, an openly gay scientist, feels that it’s important for there to be visibility within the STEM field claiming that “diversity means better science.” 🧑🏼🔬👨🏻🔬👩🏾🔬 Learn more about Dr. Nelson’s research for Queer in STEM as he helps pave the way towards more inclusion within the sciences in our Summer SCOPE, https://lnkd.in/e88ecM7b

It’s been 8 years since the LGBTQ+ community and communities of color suffered immense tragedy at Pulse nightclub in a senseless act of violence. Today and every day, we honor the 49 souls that were lost that night and reflect on the love our community displayed as we rallied to show support for their families and friends. As we walk down the “Love Bridge” into the Science Center, we are reminded of the love that surrounds us from every walk of life. And when we feel lost, we look for our reflection in the “Facets of Love” exhibit. Here we can see our hearts interwoven among those of the community. The “Love Bridge” was originally made up of origami hearts all hand-crafted by community members sharing messages of affection, strength, belonging, and hope, installed in response to the Pulse shooting. These were replaced by a permanent installation of crystal hearts, and the origami hearts were then crafted into “Facets of Love,” an installation commissioned by Christy Hope McCutchen and Nathan Selikoff on display on Level 3. Both serve as permanent reminders that here at Orlando Science Center, we will continue to embrace inclusivity, diversity, equality and access for all because love always wins. 🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜