2018 August Construction Overview
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Science Sprouts Place Phase One Complete
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WonderLab was closed to the public Sunday, August 12 through Thursday, August 23, 2018 for annual spiff up, renovation, and construction.
During that time construction was completed on phase one of Science Sprouts Place, a dedicated gallery area for scientists birth through age three and their caregivers. Major renovations were made to the current bubble room, the future site of Science Sprouts Place.
The Science Sprouts Place exhibit area is scheduled to open late 2019 with original hands-on exhibits. Major funding for Science Sprouts Place provided by: Andrew Bacher, The Brabson Library and Education Foundation, Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, Duke Energy Foundation, Old National Bank Foundation, WonderLab Board of Directors, Ray and Marcie Tichenor Endowment Fund, and Royal on the Eastside/Subaru of America.
Renovation work during this time also included transformation to the second floor, where the area formerly occupied by a hot air balloon exhibit was made available for additional exhibit space.
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Young scientists and their caregivers visit with Weddle Bros. Construction workers at WonderLab, August 2018.
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Future construction of exhibits and changes to the gallery will continue throughout 2019 in preparation of the exhibit opening late Fall 2019.
Follow our progress on-line with behind the scenes views of plans, future exhibits and all the cool information about hands-on science for our youngest visitors and their caregivers!
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Explore the Mysteries of the Moon at After Dark
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Blood Moon Celebration - a scientific look at a cultural phenomenon. Every year after the Harvest Moon of September comes the Blood Moon of October. Why the intrigue surrounding and inspired by the moon? What does it represent culturally, scientifically, emotionally? Come to the WonderLab, After Dark, on
Saturday, October 20, from 6-9 p.m
. for a modern twist on this ancient. moonlit, late autumn celebration.
Explore the wonders and mysteries of the moon at WonderLab After Dark: Blood Moon Celebration.
At This 21-and-over event celebrate the 2018 October full moon, learn to moonwalk, paint a lunar scape, or play trivia all while enjoying local brews and food.
Advance tickets $15 for members, $18 for non-members. Day of tickets at the door: $20.
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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!
October
Topic: Chemistry
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.
admission.
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Dive Deeper - Sundays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
What happens to a coral reef in the dark? See video of the creatures that come out and learn about a typical night on the reef. Watch the feeder tentacles extend. See a starfish eat. Watch a fish sleep. All Dive Deeper sessions include a live feeding and a question and answer session.
Free with museum admission.
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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.
- October 7- The Great Gravity Maze
- October 14 - Special Chemistry Month STEM Sunday
- October 21 - Pyramid Challenge
- October 28 - Operation: Parachute Drop!
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WonderLab's Month of Chemistry
National Chemistry Week
is October 21-27, but why celebrate for a week, when you can celebrate for a whole month!? Join WonderLab, IU Chemistry, and the National Informal STEM Education (NISE) Network for a whole month of hands on chemistry exploration.
All events
- 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Free with museum admission.
- Saturday, October 6 - Fun with Nanoparticles
- Tuesday, October 9 - Let's Do Chemistry! NISE Network Kit Activities
- Sunday, October 14 - Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
- Saturday, October 20 - The Chemistry of Smell
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Girlscouts: Tech-xpert - Saturday, October 13 from 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Two sessions; Beginner - 1:30-2:30 p.m., Advanced - 3:30-4:30 p.m.
WonderLab has designed an exclusive event to show you some gadgets and ideas you might not know about! You'll work with local experts to learn in-depth computer programming, get to play with robots, and explore all the museum has to offer.
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Coder Dojo: Thursday, October 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.
Free.
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WonderLab After Dark: Blood Moon Celebration
Saturday, October 20
from 6-9 p.m.
Blood Moon Celebration - a scientific look at a cultural phenomenon. Every year after the Harvest Moon of September comes the Blood Moon of October. Why the intrigue surrounding and inspired by the moon? What does it represent culturally, scientifically, emotionally? Come to the WonderLab, After Dark, on Saturday, October 20, 6-9 p.m. for a modern twist on this ancient moonlit, late autumn celebration.
Purchase Tickets
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Pumpkin Launch at the Monroe County Fairgrounds
Saturday, October 27 - 11 a.m.
Launcher teams send pumpkins soaring through the air in competitions for both accuracy and distance, so get a team together to build and enter a pumpkin launching device. Not a builder? Not to worry! There is plenty to do and see at the Pumpkin Launch, including a children's area with a variety of activities, live music, food vendors, and the festive feel of fall. Bring a lawn chair and be amazed by launch device ingenuity! Location: Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 W. Airport Rd. in Bloomington.
Price: $10 per car.
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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.
November 3 -
Meet the Instruments with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
November 10
- International Science Center and Science Museum Day: WonderLab Takes Flight
November 16 -
Night a
t the Museum: Animals A to Z
November 17 -
Girl Scouts: Sherlock Scouts
November 22
- Museum Closed for Thanksgiving
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December 1
- Girl Scouts: Iron Science Chef
December 2
- STEM Sunday Special Event
December 8
- Robot Take Over!
December 25
- Museum Closed
Birthdays WonderLab Style!
T
his fall, WonderLab is offering not one, but TWO, new Super Science Party themes:
Messology
: Bring the fun home and leave the mess at WonderLab! Get messy making chemical reactions, ooblek, and even toothpaste large enough for an elephant! Clean up not required.
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Crazy Color Creations:
The world is full of colors, so why not science? Discover how colors are created, make your own lava lamp, and even take home your very own sharpie tie-dye creation!
Book your party and celebration now!
Click here
for more details, pricing, and to fill out a party inquiry form. Come celebrate with WonderLab!
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Become a Member and Enjoy Many Benefits
WonderLab members enjoy unlimited visits to WonderLab, and free general admission to over 300 other science centers around the world through the
ASTC Passport Program.
Members get to register for WonderCamp, WonderLab's summer science camp, a week before everyone else, to name just a few of the benefits. And, memberships make great gifts! To find out more,
click here
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Thank you for supporting WonderLab
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2018 Science Night Out: Magnified - Success
Thanks to everyone who attended, supported, played and partied for science. Our annual fundraiser was a smashing success. We look forward to another wonder-filled year of hands-on science and exploration.
Visit
Wonderlab.org
and s
upport WonderLab's educational programs and exciting exhibits!
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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
Steve Bishop
Andy Cron
Jacob Farmer
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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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Community Partner Program and WonderLab Member Benefit
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