Connecticut Science Center Inc

Programs: Public audiences servedthe connecticut science center served 296,000 individuals during 2017 who included 216,500 members, general public and event attendees who experienced 165 hands-on exhibits, 3d educational films, gallery demonstrations, lectures and other special programs, as well as visits to the on-site cafe and gift shop. 50,300 school children who experienced the science center through field-trip visits with 12,000 of these students participating in an additional hands-on science lab program. 24,100 children and adults who participated in science outreach programs held at schools and community organizations. 3,800 youth who participated in science challenges during school vacation and overnight camp programs. In 2017 connecticut science center visitors came from every county in connecticut, every state in the u. S. As well as visitors from canada and puerto rico. In addition to its regular paid programming, the science center hosted free community days for local urban residents, and made free admission available to underserved youth and adult groups through its community access fund.

professional development for teachers1,160 teachers participated in the science center's professional development workshops that are aligned with both the ct state science framework standards and the new national next generation science standards. The science center extended discounted admission to 1,260 teachers throughout the year so they could consider how to incorporate science center offerings into their curricula. The science center makes available through its website free, detailed curriculum units that guide educators in teaching science principles and assessing students' understanding of science concepts.