The Orlando Science Center’s public relations efforts generate awareness for its exhibits, films, programs and events through media coverage as well as enhance its image as a community resource.
Through careful planning and good relationships with local newspapers, TV networks, websites and radio stations, the Orlando Science Center enjoys consistent coverage.
The Orlando Science Center also functions as a reliable resource for area reporters in need of quick story ideas or colorful backgrounds for live reports. Area media often interview guests and staff on issues involving science, technology and current events.
14 January 2013
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Level Up!
It’s Year Eight for Orlando Science Center’s Otronicon
Friday, January 18 through Monday, January 21
Made in Orlando, Played in Orlando!
Orlando, FL (Jan. 11, 2013) - For the eighth consecutive year, multiple industry partners join Orlando Science Center to celebrate the role interactive technology plays in the way we live, learn, work and play during Otronicon January 18–21, 2013.
This year, partners including EA SPORTS, University of Central Florida and Florida Hospital for Children demonstrate Orlando’s impact on the world of entertainment, simulation, education, training, health care and more.
Otronicon is the Science Center’s largest annual event with an average of 2,500 visitors each day – more than 10,000 guests for all four days. The experience has the opportunity to inspire a child’s interest in science and tech careers through the appeal of video games, interactive technology and virtual reality.
There are classes in video game creation as well as exclusive peeks at simulators created by local experts. Simulation areas will examine how video game technology is being used in the military, medical, sports and entertainment industries as a training and design tool. Plus, connect with local simulation companies to learn about exciting careers in the field.
The event promotes the concept of “made in Orlando, played in Orlando” with many chances to interact with the creative professionals that make the games you enjoy and discover the growing career opportunities in your own backyard.
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20 December 2012
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Experience The Polar Express 3D in new Digital Adventure Theater, Build Your Own Gingerbread House, Enroll Kids in Winter Break Camps and Enjoy Live Musical Performances
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 - Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013
ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 20, 2012) – Kids are out of school and families are home for the holidays; what better gift than to partake in festive activities at Orlando Science Center? From Dec. 19 to Jan. 6, the Science Center has just what the family needs to get in the yuletide spirit with showings of The Polar Express 3D in the new Digital Adventure Theater, build-your-own gingerbread house workshops, winter break camps and performances by handbell ensembles.
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13 December 2012
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Experience the Best 3D Theater in Orlando!
Revamped Theater Features Cutting-Edge 3D Technology, Hollywood Releases, 4K Resolution, New Seating & Flooring
ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 13, 2012) – The Orlando Science Center brings Hollywood magic and cutting-edge technology to its visitors this week when it unveils its new Digital Adventure Theater on Friday, Dec. 14. Guests will see educational documentaries and Hollywood features all in stunning, immersive 3D and ultra high definition 4K resolution.
Originally built for live programming and presentations, the 226-seat theater has been revamped to exhibit digital content and is one of only a handful of theaters in the Orlando area that features a 4K resolution projection system – capable of producing an image nearly four times the quality of standard high definition.
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14 November 2012
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After-School STEM Workshops Receive AT&T Contribution
Orlando Science Center Provides Title I Students with Tools for Future Success
The AT&T Foundation awarded a $25,000 grant to the Orlando Science Center to support new “Destination: STEM” After-School Workshops for 50 underserved Orange County middle school students. Orlando Science Center will develop and present forty 90-minute hands-on workshops that introduce science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines and career paths, focusing on engineering and modeling/simulation.
These fields were chosen because the Central Florida region is a hub for technology-based industries and innovation. Metro Orlando is the 26th largest metropolitan area in the United States and boasts a gross domestic product of more than $100 billion dollars.
“AT&T and the Orlando Science Center have teamed up to bring engineering and simulation activities as well as career options in science and engineering fields to middle schoolers,” said JoAnn Newman, President and CEO of the Orlando Science Center. “Learning about STEM and the opportunities that exist will not only help today’s youth, but also our country’s future.”
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28 September 2012
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Orlando Science Center Celebrates Star Wars® Reads Day
Story Corners, Star Wars Giveaways and Photo Ops with the 501st Legion
Saturday, October 6
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHO: Orlando Science Center will participate in Star Wars Reads Day, an initiative of Lucasfilm Ltd. and its publishing partners to celebrate reading and Star Wars.
WHAT: Families can listen to our storytellers share Star Wars tales during designated times. Young Jedi can get their photo taken with Star Wars characters provided by the 501st Legion, or bury their noses in a Star Wars book in one of our many reading nooks.
Guests have the opportunity to win raffle prizes including Star Wars: Heir to the Empire: The 20th Anniversary Edition (a New York Times bestseller). Visitors can also take home Star Wars giveaways in the form of patches, posters and pins.
Science Center staff will also be on hand performing Star Wars-related science demonstrations that include freezing marshmallows with liquid nitrogen and so much more!
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