Advanced snow plows able to clear two road lanes simultaneously will soon be rolling along eastern Pennsylvania roads, according to the...
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Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., has expanded the resources and physical space available to students looking to launch innovate technological companies....
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The Da Vinci Science Center was one of 12 American organizations awarded funding Thursday by the Institute of Museum and Library...
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Karen Steen – an Artist-in-Residence at The Banana Factory in Bethlehem, Pa. – draws inspiration from nature on a microscopic scale....
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Visitation to the Da Vinci Science Center’s exhibit floor increased 11.9 percent during its presentation of the How People Make Things...
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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.
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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
Meet live rainforest animals, including a sloth, during Under the Canopy, opening Nov. 6! General Admission and Private VIP Tours are available, where you can meet Lulu the sloth up-close! Advanced reservations are required for all experiences. Learn more and reserve your tickets at bit.ly/35S63P0.
Did you hear? We’re partnering with our friends at the Crayola Experience Easton to give your family colorful savings all month long! Save $5 on each ticket when you use our online promo* code: DSCSAVE
Purchase Tickets HERE: crayolaexperience.com/easton/buy-tickets
*Offer valid until Oct. 31. 2020. Offer valid for online purchase only. Offer only valid for full priced general admission tickets. Not valid for annual passes. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Valid only at Crayola Experience in Easton, Pa. Valid for up to 4 guests.
Steps are being taken to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon, and NASA wants to know: what would you pack for a trip to the Moon? Share your #NASAMoonKit and you may see your kit featured on the NASA social media pages! Details at go.nasa.gov/2SM1b7U.
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We are getting ready for an important #Artemis milestone: The Green Run Hot Fire Test. This test will be the last step before the core stage is fully integra...This week, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna, marking the first time this honor has been given to two women! They are the 6th and 7th women in history to win a chemistry prize. We celebrate their accomplishments and recognize that this is one more step toward greater recognition for women in STEM fields. You can learn more about their work at nyti.ms/3lqiFTF.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to 2 Scientists for Work on Genome Editing
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Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna developed the Crispr tool, which can change the DNA of animals, plants and microorganisms with high precision.No school this Monday, Oct. 12? Join us for virtual or in-person Silly, Spooky day camp, and explore optical illusions. Plus, create your very own mini light-up jack-o-lantern! Learn more and register at bit.ly/3iADJ8q.
The Lehigh Valley Section of the American Chemical Society is sponsoring an illustrated poem contest for K-12 students. Winners will advance to the National Illustrated Poem Contest and will win special prizes! Deadline to enter is Oct. 25. More info at bit.ly/3jxbeJN.
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