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NASA Speaker Series - Ann Micklos

23 May 2013
Posted in Events

Saturday, May 25, 1:00 p.m.

Join us when we host Ann Micklos as she presents “Our Orlando Skies from a NASA Point of View.” Her presentation will examine night sky photographs taken from space during various NASA missions.

Micklos is currently a Mission Assurance Engineer on NASA’s Launch Services Program. The program provides space transportation utilizing Delta II and IV as well as Atlas V, Pegasus and Falcon 9 rockets for NASA’s scientific payloads, such as the Mars Rover and Radiation Belt Storm Probes. During the Space Shuttle Program, Micklos had worked in, on and around the Space Shuttles during ferry flights, Orbiter processing, launches and landings for 110 Space Shuttle missions at the Kennedy Space Center.

Ann Micklos

Employment Openings: May 2013

20 May 2013
Posted in Employment

Opportunity to join the most exciting museum in Orlando!

Effective May 2013

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Teddy The Tegu Needs Your Help!

15 May 2013
Posted in NatureWorks

Teddy the Tegu is a giant South American lizard who lives behind-the-scenes at the Science Center and he wants to meet YOU!

Help us build Teddy a new enclosure on the museum floor by contributing to our Power2Give project!

Power2Give is a website that allows each of us to support specific projects or organizations we are personally passionate about. Today marks the launch of the service in Central Florida.

Any contribution helps Teddy have a new home, so donate today by CLICKING HERE!

Member Monday, May Photos

15 May 2013
Posted in Member News

Members got "paws-on" for May's Member Monday with Clifford The Big Red Dog and Canine Companions for Independence!

Members and their little ones experienced Orlando Science Center's newest exhibition "Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog" and learned how highly-trained assistance dogs can help children and adults with disabilities.

Mark your calendars for Monday, June 10 from 9 a.m.–10 a.m. for the next Member Monday.

2013 Science of Wine Photos

13 May 2013
Posted in The Science of Wine

The 2013 Science of Wine saw a record number of more than 700 attendees sample wine, learn the science thereof and raise funds for Orlando Science Center’s educational programs.

Almost two dozen of Orlando’s top restaurants prepared delectable bites and more than 100 wines were available to taste. Information stations allowed guests to discover how wine is made and much more. In addition, Luis Torres of the Constellation Academy of Wine returned for the third year to give a seminar that examined how best to pair wine with cheese.

Thanks to presenting sponsor Akerman, wine provider Southern Wine & Spirits, restaurant partners, sponsors and educators for their support.

Science Night Live

10 May 2013
Posted in Events

Saturday, June 8, 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.

It’s Orlando Science Center reserved only for adults at Science Night Live!

An “adult swim” of the science variety, the event features everything great about the Science Center. Experience all four floors of exhibits, films and hands-on programming aimed specifically for grown-ups, while enjoying adult food and beverages available for purchase. Must be 21 and older.

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Red Tail Pilots Monument Groundbreaking Photos

10 May 2013

This past Tuesday was the groundbreaking for a monument honoring the Red Tail pilots of the Tuskegee Airmen. The event also paid tribute to three of those pilots who call Central Florida home.

The monument will be provided thanks to funding by Syd Levy and it is expected to be installed by Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

See the photos at the link below.

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