The Science Behind the Sprouts
WonderLab has worked for more than twenty years to ensure that science education is both accessible and fun. The  Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, (DCN Lab) has been researching the ways that infants and toddlers learn about and experience the world since 2007.
 
In late 2016 WonderLab staff met with scientists from the DCN Lab to request expert advice on Science Sprouts Place , an exhibits area still in the early stages of planning. 

Directed by  Dr. Bennett Bertenthal, the DCN Lab’s mission is to study the minds of young children in order to better understand their motivations and actions. At the lab, students and faculty conduct research on cognitive development in children. Using a variety of non-invasive and participatory games, tests, and eye-tracking studies, scientists get glimpses into the complex minds of infants and toddlers. Read more...
Museum News
July Happenings
LGBTQPride in STEM - Friday, July 5 from 1- 4 p.m.
Friday, July 5, 2019 is the second annual International Day of LGBTQ+ People in STEM. WonderLab is joining museums and science centers around the world in recognizing past and present accomplishments of LGBTQ+ people in STEM. Learn about foundational LGBTQ+ scientists, as well as meet scientists from our local LGBTQ+ community. In partnership with Bloomington PRIDE . All activities free with museum admission.

2019 Summer Gift Store Sale - July 13 -28
Visit WonderLab this July and save 50% off all Red Tag Items from the WonderLab Gift Store. Tested and true toys for all ages. Museum admission not required to shop. WonderLab Gift Store open hours: Tuesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Night at the Museum: Moon Landing Anniversary Party
- Saturday, July 20 from 6-8 p.m.
On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon. Party at the WonderLab and explore space through hands-on activities. Learn about the history of NASA, as well as the future of space exploration at this all ages event! Enjoy Pizza X and Baked! treats. Tickets: $10 members and $12 non-members. Purchase tickets here or at the front desk.

Science Sprouts: Wednesdays at 4:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:15 and 10 a.m . - Age 3 and under. Science Sprouts i s a weekly science enrichment program designed especially for toddlers and their families. Science Sprouts activities 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: Moon and Space Travel. Ticketed but free with museum admission.
Discovery Time: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. - Ages 3-6
Discovery Time utilizes a broad array of learning languages - including music, art, stories, and creative movement - to connect children to science. Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun and safe learning environment. July Topic: Moon and Space Travel. Ticketed but free with museum admission.
Dive Deeper - Sundays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 12 p.m.
Join a marine biologist to dive deeper into the science of WonderLab’s coral reef. These 30 minute talks feature hands-on exploration, tours of our coral reef aquarium, insight from an expert, and time for questions. July Topic: Bioflourescence. Celebrate the fourth of July with the ocean’s version of fireworks! Explore the ways marine animals can make their own light using bioluminescence.
Dive into the WonderLab coral reef and explore. Free with museum admission.
STEM Sundays - Sundays from 2:30 - 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 7 - Parachute Drop
  • July 14 - Pyramid Challenge
  • July 21 - Stomp Rockets
  • July 30 - STEM Sunday Special Event
Science of Stained Glass - STEM Sunday Special - Sunday, July 30 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
WonderLab is unveiling a new interactive exhibit on the science behind stained glass windows! Learn about how stained glass windows are created, and use our touchscreen program to create your own colorful creations. As we officially kick off the new exhibit, the IU Chemistry department will join us for a special STEM Sunday project working with a hands-on activity to take home nanoparticle art.
STEM Sundays   are sponsored by Cook Medical and CFC Properties.
Coder Dojo: Thursday, July 18, from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
 Learn to code from coding experts! 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, laptops are provided, and it is co-taught by local computer programmers/engineers and WonderLab educators.   Chromebooks sponsored by Southern Indiana Radiological Associates (SIRA).  Free program, no museum admission required.
Just Around the Corner
Stay tuned to wonderlab.org and WonderLab social media for the most up-to-date information about upcoming programs and events.

Labor Day Weekend, August 31 - Sept. 2 - Bubble Fest 2019!

Science Night Out: Kaleidescope! - Sept. 14

Museum Closed - Sept. 16 - Oct. 3

Science Sprouts Place Grand Official Opening - Oct. 5
Membership
Traveling this summer? Don't forget to the most important card in your wallet....your WonderLab Membership Card. As part of the museum passport program you can enjoy h uge savings with free reciprocal admission at more than 290 ASTC science centers and museums worldwide! It's great to be a WonderLab member!
Development
There is Still Time to Donate!
We’re more than 3/4 of the way to our goal! But remember that every gift is matched until JULY 1st, even if we surpass our $15,000 goal. If you give today, your $20 becomes $40, and your $200 becomes $400!  The sky is the limit until July 1st!

Double your contribution for Sprouts Lab or Connecting to the Community, or support both!

Thank you for helping us build curious and creative problem solvers, inspired by the wonder of science, who will shape a brighter future for themselves and our world.

Lucky's Bags for Change
Ready to go shopping? Be sure to take your reusable bags when you shop at  Lucky's Market Bloomington .  From May 26 through August 17, any time you bring a reusable bag to Lucky's, you will receive a wooden dime for each one used. You will then have the opportunity to donate that dime to their choice of a local nonprofit organization - WONDERLAB!  Read more !
WonderLab Board of Directors:
Brandon O’Leary, President
Elizabeth Raff, Vice President 
Andy Cron, Treasurer
Ashley Johnson, Secretary


Mike Baker
Steve Bishop
Jacob Farmer
Dionne Cross Francis
Karen Howe Fernandez
Greg Humphrey
Asha Kirchoff
Alison Pitt
David Quick 
Ken Roberts
Eric Slotegraaf
Timothy M. Steiner, M.D.
Rick Van Kooten
John West
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.

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