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The Annual Fund supports the Da Vinci Science Center’s efforts toward bringing science to life and lives to science. Students and guests of all ages benefit from Annual Fund gifts through experiencing unforgettable exhibits and academic programs.
With the passage of the CARES Act, individuals are permitted to deduct up to $300 of cash contributions (couples up to $600) to the Da Vinci Science Center, regardless of whether they are eligible to take itemized deductions.
Jane and her family have been Da Vinci Science Center members and supporters since 2005. “We enjoy the fun and excitement of being around science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) programs and exhibits all the time.”
Support from members like Jane and her family are vital to the experiences at the Da Vinci Science Center. “I give beyond the annual membership fee because technology always changes and the Center must keep up with new inventions and ideas. Giving allows the Center to upgrade the experiences kids have when they visit.”
Jane’s grandkids, Alex, Nick, Lexi, and Jack, visit the Center numerous times each year. “I love the Da Vinci Science Center because it shows different ways science is used in your everyday life,” says 12-year-old Alex.
Jane is glad the Da Vinci Science Center exists for her grandkids every day. “If the Center didn’t exist, the kids wouldn’t have these opportunities to gain greater knowledge of science. Every parent wants to give their children the opportunity to achieve at their highest levels. By experiencing science at this level, kids are more encouraged, excited, and interested in STEAM fields.”
Mahx is an 8th grade student who has lived in Allentown his whole life. Thanks to donors like you, he had the opportunity to visit the Da Vinci Science Center for the first time this year.
He attended the Healthcare Career Connection Days with the Raub Middle School advanced science classes.
"At this workshop, we extracted DNA from strawberries, we examined the brain of a sheep, and we practiced injecting medicine into an IV. I learned a lot more than just hearing about science from a presenter.”
Mahx uses his passion for science to participate in state-level competitions. This year, he won first prize for his project on the physics of parachutes at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science competition. He hopes to become a video game programmer after graduation. Help Students Like Mahx
"Da Vinci was really fun and interesting and I’d like to go back again with my family."
Shaiyan is a 15-year-old Girl Scout of Eastern Pa. She saved three years of Girl Scout cookie money to bring 15 underserved children to the Da Vinci Science Center.
It was the children's first visit to the Science Center, and they had a great time exploring the exhibits and having fun with science.
"It was amazing to see their reactions while learning something new,” said Shaiyan.
Shaiyan embodies the Science Center's mission of bringing science to life and lives to science. You too can support hands-on science experiences for the underserved.
Now is your opportunity to join Jane and her family to secure the future of tomorrow’s Lehigh Valley scientists, inventors, and engineers.
Last year, contributions like yours helped us:
This year, with your help, we can secure an even greater future. Please join our supporters in helping students gain hands-on experience in STEAM fields, especially the underserved where the need is the greatest.
Thank you for your consideration; we are truly grateful for your support.
Annual Fund gifts can be made at any time online or by mailing a check to:
Da Vinci Science Center
Advancement Office
3145 Hamilton Boulevard Bypass
Allentown, PA 18103
Your generous contribution will provide hands-on STEAM learning opportunities for students and families who would not be able to experience them without
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BRICKLIVE Ocean will be closed today, Oct. 29, due to the weather. Any tickets purchased for today will be rescheduled or refunded.
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.
It's not too late to register for School's Out Science Camp this Monday! School closed for Yom Kippur? We've got you covered with Think Like a S.E.A. virtual or in-person day camp for students in grades K-5. Learn more at bit.ly/2RN5xeu.
School closed on Sept. 28? Join us for Think like the S.E.A. School's Out Science Camp and learn how to think like a scientist, engineer, and artist. Virtual and in-person sessions available. Details at bit.ly/2E7euMC.
Join us for a virtual or in-person science club this fall and have the most fun with science! Clubs include STEAM Club and FIRST® LEGO® League. For more information, visit bit.ly/2ZJ4gd2.
It’s National Arts in Education week! We’re proud to celebrate our STEAM education collaboration with teachers and students throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Our namesake, Leonardo da Vinci, demonstrated that the skills developed through the arts can enhance one’s ability to think and act like a scientist and engineer.
We believe that by embracing these vibrant, interdisciplinary connections, we can empower students to meet future challenges through creative problem-solving. #BecauseOfArtsEd #ArtsEdWeek
Did you miss the Women in Science & Engineering Forum last night? Don't worry! You can watch anytime at youtu.be/YJbl_BX835U!
2020 Women in Science & Engineering Forum
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Da Vinci Science Center, in partnership with PBS39, presents the Women in Science & Engineering (WISE) Forum Panel Discussion The panel discussion aired live...Thank you to everyone who tuned in to the Women in Science & Engineering Forum tonight!
Watch the Women in Science & Engineering Forum live here!
Don't forget to tune into the Women in Science & Engineering Forum tonight at 5:30 p.m., airing live on PBS39, or watch online at davincisciencecenter.org/wiseforum, or on the PBS39 Facebook page!
Miss America 2020, Camille Schrier, visits Da Vinci Science Center and performs her very own live science show! Have a question for Camille? Let us know in the chat and you may see your question answered live!
It's almost time for Miss America's virtual live science show! Tune in right here on Facebook at 12:30 p.m. to see what she does! Plus, ask your questions and she may answer them during the show! You can submit your questions in advance at bit.ly/2Zfwo7o.
Today's the day! Meet Miss America in-person when you visit BRICKLIVE Ocean today from 10-11 a.m.! Tickets are still available at bit.ly/2DCVZj1.
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