13 January 2012
Posted in Otronicon

Otronicon got off to a great start today with Orlando's best in simulation, video game development and interactive technology. Thanks to all of our partners who help make this event a Central Florida digital media showcase every year!

01 December 2010
Posted in Otronicon

Here's the trailer for Otronicon 2011. Hope to see you there!

21 January 2010
Posted in Otronicon

20 June 2012
Posted in Laser Light Shows

6:00 p.m. - iPop (Rated PG) - 40 min.

New music from today’s Pop charts mixed with a classic from Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5. iPop features sizzling stars, both past and present, in brilliant laser light. Visit the AVI webpage for more info and video of the show.

8:00 p.m. - Laser Beatles (Rated PG) - 35 min.

Magical Mystery Tour
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Twist & Shout
A Hard Day’s Night
Nowhere Man
Help!
Yesterday
Octopus’ Garden
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band/ A Day In The Life

9:00 p.m. - Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon (Rated PG-13) - 43 min.

Speak to Me
Breathe
On the Run
Time
The Great Gig in the Sky
Money
Us and Them
Any Colour You Like
Brain Damage
Eclipse

10:00 p.m. - Pink Floyd: The Wall (Rated PG-13) - 55 min.

In the Flesh
The Thin Ice
Another Brick in the Wall (Part I)
The Happiest Days of Our Lives
Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)
Mother
Goodbye Blue Sky
Empty Spaces
Young Lust
Another Brick in the Wall (Part III)
Hey You
Comfortably Numb
Stop
The Trial
Run Like Hell

7:00 p.m. - Legends of the Night Sky: Orion's Story (Laser Planetarium - Rated PG)

Accompanied by narrators Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse, we follow Orion’s adventures as he grows to manhood, battles mythical beasts, foils the plot of an evil king and wins the heart of Artemis, the beautiful moon-goddess. By the end of the story, we learn how the constellation Orion was placed in the sky, forever turning overhead throughout the seasons.

7:00 p.m. - Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda’s Story (Laser Planetarium - Rated PG)

This legend has only grown overtime, and now you can relive what the world was like for Princess Andromeda, and her hero Perseus. Learn how the evil sea monster, Cetus, is defeated, and a love forms. This laser show brings to life one of the sky’s most beloved and treasured stories.

15 October 2011
Posted in Greenovations

Greenovations: Green Today, Here Tomorrow

Orlando Science Center celebrated renewable resources, recycling, green living, energy efficiency, and wildlife/habitat conservation with our annual event, Greenovations on October 15. From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. many excited folks experienced eco-friendly activities with a family-friendly admission price tag of $5. This event was presented by OUC-The Reliable One with the support of Florida Renewable Energy Association and other community partners. Greenovations is designed to inspire and educate people about our impact on the world around us with educational speakers, hand-on activities and much more.

Many guest swarmed around Seminoles County’s Florida Natural Land booth to hold live snakes. The wide-eyes owls from Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge and Education Center attracted lots of excited faces. There were even Segways guest could test ride brought to us by Segways of Central Florida. Speakers from all over hosted presentations throughout the day ranging from the science of climate change to Florida’s energy policies to how to beat the heat in your Florida home. All of these activities and many more were enjoyed with some music from The Garbage Men performing on instruments made from found materials. Greenovations was a big hit among guest allowing them to get excited about making a difference in our environment by being more eco-friendly!

13 October 2011
Posted in Greenovations

World Housing Solution will be displaying at Greenovations this Saturday. The company's goal is to make a difference in people’s lives through sustainable structures and local empowerment. By creating these structures using SICPs technology, they are able to offer a more ecologically-friendly and economically pleasing option to traditional stick or concrete built homes. Here's a video of one of their structures:

07 October 2011
Posted in Greenovations

The Chevy Volt will be on display at Greenovations thanks to Carl Black Chevrolet Buick GMC.  Make sure you take it for a test drive.  Here's a quick video describing the car.

03 October 2011
Posted in Greenovations

The afternoon speakers for Greenovations are listed below.  All speakers will present in the Founder's Room

1pm: OUC's Reliably Green Campaign - Natalia Paredes, Renewables Analyst from OUC

2pm: The Electric Cars Are Coming - Mark Thomason

3pm: How to Beat the Heat in Your Florida Home -Sandy Williams board member of FREA

4pm: Going Green with Florida-Friendly Landscaping - Dr. Patrick Bohlen from University of Central Florida

Times are subject to change without notice.  Please see the daily schedule for updates

27 September 2011
Posted in Greenovations

The speaker schedule for the morning of Greenovations has been released.  All speakers will be located in the Founder's Room.  Please check back for the afternoon schedule.  It will be a full day of programming!

10:15am - 10:45 am: Science of Climate Change with Dr. Robert Stonerock, President of the Florida Renewable Energy Association

10:45 am - 11:30 am: Real-life experiences featuring a panel of property owners using renewable energy

11:30 am - 12:15 pm: Panel Discussion on Florida’s Energy Policy and Florida’s Energy Future.  Moderator Sandy Williams, Board Member of the Florida Renewable Energy Association.  Panelists include:

• Krissy Martinez, Executive Director, Citizens for Clean Energy
• Dr. Robert Stonerock, President, Florida Renewable Energy Association
• Bruce Kershner, Executive Director, Florida Solar Energy Industries Association
• Mike Antheil, Executive Director of FARE (the Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy)

Times are subject to change without notice.  Please see the daily schedule for updates

08 October 2010
Posted in Greenovations

At Greenovations, Segway of Central Florida will be in our Clubhouse allowing guests to take part in live demonstrations. Segways redefine the way you live, work and play by being the leading personal, green transportation product on the market. Through demonstrations, attendees will be able to learn about the technology of zero-emission transportation, the uses, and how Segways work.

11 October 2011
Posted in Greenovations

Looking for ways to save a few dollars and help the earth? Give these low effort, high impact ideas a try...

1. Turn the heating thermostat down by just one degree and save up to 10% of your overall electricity bill!
2. Fridges and freezers account for up to 33% of the electricity bill. Ensure that the metal grids and coils at the back have enough space for air to circulate, and pay less!
3. Turn off the lights!  Turning lights off when you are out of the room saves power and, contrary to popular belief, does not shorten the life of a light bulb.
4. Minimize use of tumble dryers. They use 40% of the power on stand- by so drip dry when you can.
5. Your television could be wasting energy right now.  If it is in standby or instant-on mode, you’re using up to a third of the power it uses when it’s actually on.

These tips just go to show that little steps make a big difference!  For more great tips, as well as a fun day of activities, demonstrations, films and more, join us at Greenovations!

Image courtesy of Microsoft