Science Night Out 2018: Discover the Unexpected
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WonderLab's annual gala fundraiser: Science Night Out: Magnified gala is shaping up to be an elegant and eye-opening evening affair featuring hands-on science fun, cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment, and more at the Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington, Indiana.
WonderLab is delighted to announce this year’s featured speaker: Emmy Award winner, and Distinguished Professor of Biology, Dr. Roger Hangarter.
Professor Hangarter is one of the most accomplished plant scientists in the country. He is world renowned for his unique ability to combine high-level science with striking artistic photos and movies that educate and inspire. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms by which plants respond to environmental cues such as light and gravity, and his artistic creations are a direct outgrowth of this research. He has developed several traveling exhibits which have toured science museums and botanic gardens across the U.S. and Canada.
Join us for the fifteenth annual Science Night Out gala and take a closer look at nature’s unexpected wonders through the lens of Dr. Hangarter. You’ll see the world in a whole new way.
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Wonders of Water Summer Blockbuster
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Wonders of Water is a celebration of what makes our blue planet blue! Come to WonderLab on
Saturday, July 28 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
and learn about the coral reef as we celebrate the International Year of the Reef. We will also explore fresh water and the creatures that live there. Wonders of Water is both a celebration of water, but also an informational event that will discuss how we can help protect and preserve our planet’s most precious resource.
Ticketed but free with museum admission. For more information visit:
wonderlab.org
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During the event be sure to check out Membership Sale: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
For
two hours only, during the event, purchase or renew a WonderLab Membership and
get 13 months for the price of 12 months at any level. That's right. During the event purchase or renew a WonderLab Membership, at any level, and receive a free month! Check or credit card sales only. Not good with other offers. See you at WonderLab!
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I
n the Gallery: The Coral Reef Aquarium
2018 is
The International Year of the Coral Reef
This summer WonderLab is publishing a four part blog series, Down Under the Great Coral Reef. Tune into the the
WonderLab ALIVE
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Blog to follow the adventures of WonderLab Animal Exhibits Intern, Sommer Dean, during her trip to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia.
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Early Childhood Education at WonderLab
WonderLab's programs for young scientists are designed and facilitated by early childhood specialists and involve hands-on exploration, live music, body movement, and a commitment to accurate science!
July Topic: Water
Science Sprouts:
Wednesdays at 4:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:15 and 10 a.m
. - Age 3 and under - Ticketed but free with admission.
Discovery Time
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Wednesdays at 10 a.m. - Ages 3-6
- Ticketed but free with
admission.
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Dive Deeper - Sundays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
Join us in July as we discuss the base of our marine food web: algae. Algae is food for the reef inhabitants and is also a crucial player in water quality management. Using our system as an example, we will talk about what happens on reef systems that either have too little algae or are overcrowded with algae. We will talk about the differences between algae types and the roles they play in marine systems.
All Dive Deeper sessions include a live feeding.
July Topic
:
Think Global - Act Local
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NEW!
Wonders of Nature - Saturdays from 2 - 2:45 p.m.
Outdoor science for the entire family rain or shine.
Ticketed but free with admission. Rain or shine.
Cancellation dependent upon storms.
- July 7 - Frogs!
- July 14 - Fish
- July 21 - Water Quality
- July 28 - Science Surprise
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STEM Sundays - Sundays from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Free, drop-in, challenge-based experiences for the entire family. Projects are “easy entry” for all ages, meaning that specialized skills are not needed. Children as young as kindergarten can participate.
STEM Sundays
are sponsored by
Cook Medical and
CFC Properties.
- July 1 - Epic Fun Park Challenge
- July 8 - Bubble Engineer - Outside in the Wonder Garden
- July 15 - Driverless Car Test Track
- July 22 - Pyramid Challenge
- July 29 - Innovate!
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July 4th - Museum Open: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Celebrate the 4th of July at WonderLab! Bring the entire family this holiday and dig into hands-on science
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CoderDojo - Thursday, July 19 at 4:45 - 5:45 p.m
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At CoderDojo children ages 7 to 17 learn skills such as building a website, creating an app or a game, and exploring technology in an informal, creative, and social environment. The program is free and laptops are provided through a gift of chromebook computers from
CoderDojo Indiana
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an initiative of TechPoint Foundation for Youth and Walmart Foundation. CoderDojo is co-taught by local computer programmers/engineers and WonderLab educators.
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Building with Chemistry
- Saturday, July 21, from 1 – 3 p.m.
The world is made up of tiny molecules and materials arranged in intricate and intriguing patterns. Discovery the wonder and beauty of nanoscale building through hands-on activities developed by
IU Chemistry
in partnership with WonderLab.
Free with museum admission.
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Wonders of Water - Saturday, July 28, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wonders of Water is a celebration of what makes our blue planet blue! Come to WonderLab and learn about the coral reef as we celebrate the international year of the reef. We will also explore fresh water and the creatures that live there as well. Wonders of Water is both a celebration of water, but also an informational event that will discuss how we can help protect and preserve our planet’s most precious resource.
Free with museum admission.
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Just Around the Corner and Other News
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Save the Date
Science is always in the works at WonderLab. Stay tuned to wonderlab.org and WonderLab social media for the most up-to-date information about upcoming programs and events. Mark your calendars!
August 12-23
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Museum Closed to the Public
for renovation and annual maintenance.
August 25 -
WonderLab After Dark: Art in Bloom
September 1, 2, & 3 Labor Day Weekend -
Bubble Fest at WonderLab
September 3 - Labor Day Museum Open 9a.m. - 5 p.m.
September 15 -
Science Night Out: Magnified! - The Annual WonderLab Gala
October - Chemistry Month!
A whole month celebrating all things chemistry!
October 19
- WonderLab After Dark
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Beat the Heat 2018
This summer, on days when temperatures soar to 90 degrees or higher, WonderLab is offering half-priced general admission from 2:30 p.m. until closing time Tuesday through Sunday. This special promotion begins on Saturday, June 9, 2018 and runs through Tuesday, August 17, 2018.
To find out if it is a “90 Degree Beat the Heat” day check the WonderLab Facebook page, Instagram, or Twitter and look for the WonderLab Beat the Heat Logo. Or call the WonderLab Visitor Services Desk at 812-337-1337 x25. Announcements will be posted by 2:30 p.m. and will be good for the rest of the day.
The “90 Degree Beat the Heat” promotion is generously sponsored by the Environmental Resilience Institute through the Prepared for Environmental Change (PfEC) Grand Challenge at Indiana University Bloomington.
The Prepared for Environmental Change (PfEC) initiative was
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launched in 2017 at Indiana University in response to the changing environment and to help Hoosiers understand and prepare for these changes. The Institute defines resiliency as being “…able to deal with change in ways that protect the health, welfare, and economic vitality of our communities. Being resilient is not about running away from our way of life or waiting for the worst to happen, but growing toward stronger, cleaner, healthier, safer, and more vibrant communities.”
“We are delighted to support WonderLab and their focus on the importance of staying safe on high temperature days,” said
Andrea Webster is the Implementation Manager at the Environmental Resilience Institute
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WonderLab Membership Moment
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Membership Sale: Saturday, July 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
For
two hours only,
Saturday,
July 28 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
, purchase or renew a WonderLab Membership and
get 13 months for the price of 12 months at any level. That's right. During the event purchase or renew a WonderLab Membership, at any level, and receive a free month! Check or credit card sales only. Not good with other offers. See you at WonderLab!
WonderPerks - May I Bring A Guest? -
Want to bring a guest? WonderLab offers two membership levels that include guests: Premier Family Memberships and Grandparent Memberships. Each of these membership levels includes up to two free guests per visit. Read more about member benefits at
wonderlab.org.
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Redline Sale - 50% Off Specially Marked Items in the Gift Store
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Save big
Saturday, July 14 through Sunday, July 29 during the WonderLab Gift Store 50% off Redline Sale.
Huge discounts on all redlined science toys, gifts, games and trinkets. Admission not necessary to shop.
Discount not for use in conjunction with any other offers or discounts. All sales are final.
Discount not applicable to new or renewal membership purchases.
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Every day at the museum, donors just like you empower children to become curious and creative problem-solvers who will share a better future for southern Indiana and beyond. WonderLab offers the public extraordinary opportunities to engage with the sciences in meaningful ways, from hands-on gallery experiences and school visits to science enrichment camps and after-school STEM programming for local Title 1 schools. None of this would be possible without the support of hundreds of generous donors. With even a small gift, you can share the wonder of science with every child. What will they dream up because of your investment?
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Major Support for WonderLab Provided by:
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WonderLab Board of Directors:
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Karen Howe Fernandez, President
Elizabeth Raff, Vice President
Brandon O’Leary, Treasurer
Ashley Johnson-Wilcoxon, Secretary
Mike Baker
Andy Cron
Jacob Farmer
Mark Franklin
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Greg Humphrey
Alison Polley
David Quick
Ken Roberts
Timothy M. Steiner, M.D.
Crystal Taylor-Baker
Rick Van Kooten
John West
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WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology
Building curious and creative problem solvers inspired by the wonder of science
who will build a better future for themselves and our world.
Gallery and Gift Store Hours
Tues - Thurs 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sun. 1- 5 p.m. Closed Mon.
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LabNotes is the monthly publication of information, events and programs from
WonderLab Museum of Science Health and Technology
. LabNotes is distributed digitally at the beginning of each month to members, donors, and subscribers. To request a paper copy send mailing information to:
LabNotes Paper Copy
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