In late summer 2018, Da Vinci Science Center educators observed outstanding results and progress by the at-risk, elementary-aged students who participated...
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Since her earliest years, Rebecca McCabe has been involved with the Da Vinci Science Center as a program participant, a volunteer,...
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As a senior at Northampton Area High School, Brandy Moser applied to attend the Da Vinci Science Center’s annual Women in...
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Funding will allow Science Center to serve more students in STEM Summer Learning programs. The Da Vinci Science Center has received...
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WFMZ 69 News stopped by our celebration of the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing on July 21. Check out the...
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Hayden Schmidt of Emmaus, Pa., the winner of the 2017 Inventors Lab Most Patentable Invention Award, has received two U.S. Patents....
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The winner of the 2014 Inventors Lab showcase, Vidhyasai Annem, formerly of Allentown, has been granted a U.S. Patent. Vidhya participated...
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The winner of the 2015 Inventors Lab showcase, Thomas Theiner, formerly of Orefield, has been granted U.S. Patent No. 10,232,275. Thomas participated...
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Do you know a K-12 educator who inspires enthusiasm for science with innovative approaches? Nominate them for one of our Educator Excellence Awards! Winners will receive a free virtual program and recognition at our annual Hall of Fame Awards Gala. Nominations due Feb. 10. Learn more at bit.ly/3iUiKze.
High school students who are passionate about science can apply for a $2,000 scholarship through our annual Hall of Fame Awards! Applications due Feb. 10. Learn more at bit.ly/3a7h1T6.
Science and our local healthcare heroes are leading the way to brighter days!
Lehigh Valley Health Network and St. Luke's University Health Network have begun to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to ages 75 and up. For more information on how to get your vaccine, visit bit.ly/2Y07Aiv (LVHN) or bit.ly/363fjRl (St. Luke's).
Dr. Maria Zuber, a Summit Hill native and graduate of Panther Valley High School, has been named co-chair of President-elect Biden's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST). Dr. Zuber is a Professor of Geophysics and Vice President for Research at MIT. Dr. Zuber and her co-chair, Frances Arnold, will be the first women ever to chair PCAST. We are proud to partner with several Panther Valley teachers in a US Department of Education grant program for STEAM education. Congratulations to these incredible women in science!
Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Levine, who has been nominated by President-elect Biden to serve as assistant health secretary. Dr. Levine has been a dedicated leader for Pennsylvania throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and a proven advocate for science and medicine throughout her career. Encouraging more young women to follow in Dr. Levine's footsteps is the goal of our Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) initiative.
Check out her appearance on Carnegie Science Center's Women in STEM Speaker Series at youtu.be/uKSyT2v7fOc.
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."
Today we honor the legacy of a great leader, Martin Luther King, Jr.
We are reopening beginning this Wednesday, Jan. 6! Under the Canopy continues with brand new dates and times now available! Purchase your general admission tickets or Private VIP Tours now before they sell out! Tickets available at bit.ly/3pNBWRd.
Check this out! Scientists have discovered a new species of snake, the Waray Dwarf Burrowing snake, that is native to the islands of Samar and Leyte in the Philippines. Read more at the link below.
Scientists discover a new species of snake hiding in plain sight
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The newly identified Levitonius mirus, also known as Waray Dwarf Burrowing Snake, is native to the islands of Samar and Leyte in the Philippines, an exceptionally biodiverse archipelago that includes at least 112 land snake species.We are proud to have been selected to participate in Project Equity: Redesigning the Lehigh Valley Nonprofit Sector, a new initiative from Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, and Faces International.
This initiative will allow us to better understand how we are contributing to systemic inequities and help us move forward with fellow nonprofits to affect change across the region.
Read more at bit.ly/38pvTLB. #ProjectEquityLV
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Da Vinci Science Center is proud to participate in Project Equity: Redesigning the Lehigh Valley Nonprofit Sector, a new initiative from Lehigh Valley Community Foundation, the United Way, and Faces International. The initiative brings together nonprofit stakeholders in the region to create a common...In observance of the latest guidance from the Governor and the Pennsylvania Dept. of Health, Da Vinci Science Center will be closed beginning Saturday, Dec. 12 through Sunday, Jan. 3 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
All general admission tickets purchased for Under the Canopy for this time period will be refunded. Any Private VIP Tours purchased for this time period will be either rescheduled or refunded. A staff member will be in contact with you directly about your reservation.
We appreciate your patience and support through these challenging times. Please stay safe and healthy in the days and weeks ahead. Scientists around the world are leading the way to brighter days and we look forward to welcoming you and your family back into the Science Center again soon.
Science education is more important than ever. This #GivingTuesday, we are committed to continue to provide virtual STEAM programs for Lehigh Valley students from all backgrounds and provide STEAM kits that students get to keep. A gift of just $20 will provide an hour-long virtual program for 1 student.
This year, Gross McGinley is giving us a gift of $500 in honor of Giving Tuesday. If you can help us match their donation, they will double their gift to $1,000! Please help show your support so we can achieve this “Gross McGinley Giving Back Tuesday” challenge grant! #GMGivingBackTuesday
Lin Erickson, our Executive Director & CEO, will be a featured panelist at the Meaningful Mentorships event from Lehigh Valley Launchbox on Dec. 2. This FREE virtual event will include female leaders sharing stories of the mentors that have impacted their lives, and breakout sessions where attendees will learn how they too can have meaningful relationships with a mentor or as a mentee. Register today at bit.ly/2JhgYKo.
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LaunchBox Ladies is an educational series focusing on unique challenges and victories of female entrepreneurs who impact the Lehigh Valley.Have some safe, family-friendly fun this holiday weekend with Under the Canopy! Meet live rainforest animals, including Lulu the Two-Toed Sloth! Advanced reservations required. Purchase tickets online at bit.ly/3qc1EA2.
The Toys for Tots boxes are here and ready for your donations! Help us give back this holiday season. Toys can be dropped off during our normal business hours.
Have you booked your private tour for Under the Canopy yet? Get up-close with Lulu! Only a few spots left, hurry and book today at davincisciencecenter.org.
We're OPEN! Lulu the sloth is SO excited to see everyone! Hurry and get your tickets for this weekend before they are sold out! Reservations required in advance. Purchase online at bit.ly/32mGiWl
Mondays, am I right? #LuluTheSloth
Have you gotten your tickets for Under the Canopy yet? Opens this Friday! bit.ly/35S63P0
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