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A Competition of Sweet ProportionsIce Cream Wars, the Da Vinci Science Center’s signature event, will return for its 12th year of frozen family fun on Jan. 4, 2020.
Ice Cream Wars is a sweet chemistry lesson where nine Lehigh Valley businesses turn their original recipes into delicious ice cream treats. Science Center visitors can taste all nine flavors and cast a vote to help decide who will become the 2020 Ice Cream Wars Champion.
Congratulations to B Braun, the Ice Cream Wars 12 champions with their Ninja Turtle ice cream!
This year’s competitors include teams from: ATAS International, B Braun, B104, Cedar Crest College, Highmark Blue Shield, PPL, WFMZ Channel 69 News, St. Luke’s University Health Network, and UGI.
Teams begin working months in advance to perfect their flavors, create costumes, and select themes for their team. The passion and spirit shown by the teams creates an electric atmosphere inside the Da Vinci Science Center throughout the day.
2020: B Braun
Ninja Turtle: Pistachio ice cream, Heath Bar, caramel, fudge
2019: B104
Dirt Ice Cream: Whole milk, chocolate milk, heavy cream, instant pudding mix, sugar, vanilla, Oreo cookie crumbs, gummy worms
2018: B104
Frozen Hot Chocolate: Whole milk, chocolate milk, heavy cream, unsweetened cocoa, sugar, vanilla, chocolate sprinkles, whipped cream, mini marshmallows
2017: Air Products
Chocolate Dusted Banana – Half and half, heavy cream, sugar, banana, dark chocolate, vanilla, egg, hot fudge
2016: B. Braun
Salted Sea Caramel – Sea salt, caramel, crushed caramel candies
2015: ATAS International
Leonardo da Minty – Brownies, mint M&M candies, mint chocolate flavoring
2014: 401! Creative
Four-Oh-Waffle – Mini chocolate chips, bite-sized waffles, maple syrup, strawberries
2013: PPL Corporation
Coal Cookie Crunch – Vanilla, Oreo cookies, chocolate syrup, marshmallow cream
2012: 401! Creative
Strawberry Cookie Crunch – Vanilla, fresh strawberries, red food coloring, Oreo cookies
2011: Daddy and the Three Js, Da Vinci Science Center
Rainbow Ripple – Oreo cookies, food coloring, and caramel
2010: Bean Town Brats, Da Vinci Science Center
Oreo Cheesecake – Oreo cookies, strawberry cheesecake
2009: Vanilla Ice, Da Vinci Science Center
Cool Vanilla – Vanilla extract
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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.
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.
Virtual Science Clubs begin next week! Students will explore different sciences, tinker with modern technology, and build new skills that will help them navigate life in the 21st century, all from the comfort of their homes! Learn more and register at bit.ly/3mU0x6v.
In-Person Science Clubs start next week! FIRST® LEGO® League and STEAM Club are back, with extensive health & safety measures in place. Learn more and register at bit.ly/2RQYbqG.
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