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PacSci Blog
PacSci Blog is where you can discover stories from Pacific Science Center. Learn what’s happening under the arches and beyond.
Pacific Science Center Receives $1 Million Amazon Future Engineer Grant to Deliver Science and Technology Education to Students from Underserved Communities
Two-year initiative to reach 80,000 K-8 students in Title I schools across Puget Sound SEATTLE – May 9, 2022 – Pacific Science Center (PacSci) and Amazon Future Engineer today announced a new collaboration, fueled by a $1 million grant from Amazon, to spark curiosity...
Create and Innovate with Tinker Tank Makerspace
During the third week of May, it is National Week of Making where we honor makers and their innovations. We wanted to highlight our own makerspace, Tinker Tank and its renewal this July! Hear from our Tinker Tank Supervisor Caitlin McQuinn on the exhibit, what...
Become a Community Scientist
PacSci is all about inspiring curious minds from all backgrounds to engage with science. In honor of this commitment, we are looking forward to participating in Global Citizen Science Month. This celebration takes place every year during the month of April and focuses...
4 Research-Backed Ways Educators can Support Girls’ Interest in STEM
For the many achievements in women’s equality in STEM professions, we still have a long way to go. Children internalize stereotypes about who is good at and interested in STEM fields at an early age, and these stereotypes may influence their decision-making around...
Recognize Brilliant STEM Minds this Black History Month
Join us this Black History Month in recognizing brilliant STEM minds and their ongoing contributions and impacts to everyday life by: Exploring virtual resources for celebrating Black scientists, engineers, and innovators, past, present, and future Discovering...
Why Teachers Want Virtual Field Trips to Stay
Blog first published on American Alliance of Museums website. On a virtual field trip, students search their screens for signs of movement as they try to spot the elusive macroinvertebrates lurking in a pond water sample. A grid appears over the screen with the...
Five Ways to Supercharge Your Winter with STEM Learning
With winter break around the corner, you might be looking for some ways to bring STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning out of the classroom and into your child's daily life. Below is a list of five fun ways to...
5 Ways to Make STEM Learning Interactive
There's more than meets the eye when it comes to STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) learning. While these subjects might seem more intimidating than others, they impart valuable knowledge to help students for years to come. To help students embrace STEM...
Seattle Storm and Pacific Science Center Partner to Ignite Curiosity
PacSci named as Storm's first Official Science Partner SEATTLE – The Seattle Storm and Pacific Science Center (PacSci) today announced a new partnership between the four-time Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Champions and the nonprofit science...
Pacific Science Center Teams Up with AWS and the Seattle Kraken to Light Up its Iconic Arches as Part of the Game-Day Experience
Dazzling, cloud-powered light displays will spread the excitement of Kraken games throughout the Seattle area SEATTLE – (October 20, 2021) – Pacific Science Center (PacSci) today announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Seattle Kraken to build...
Together We Believe Curiosity Knows No Bounds
Woodland Park Zoo Animals Visit Pacific Science Center - Learn About Free Teacher and Educator Resources BelowSEATTLE, WA (September 28, 2021) - Together we believe curioisty knows no bounds. From the birds who fly, to porcupines (and people) observing the sky,...
Pacific Science Center to Host World Premiere of New Hockey Exhibition Featuring NHL Stars
Pacific Science Center to Host World Premiere of New Hockey Exhibition Featuring NHL Stars Celebrate the arrival of the Seattle Kraken with dozens of immersive experiences showcasing the world’s fastest sport SEATTLE, WA (July 13, 2021) – Pacific Science...
Update on PacSci’s Living Exhibits
The animals in our Living Exhibits are one of the many highlights of a PacSci visit. From seeing new butterflies emerge from their chrysalis to learning about our Naked Mole Rat colony, each visit is filled with curiosity, wonder and newfound knowledge. However, the...
Celebrating Betty’s Impact
Recent Stories Longtime Pacific Science Center supporter and emerita Board Member Elisabeth “Betty” Bottler left us on August 13, 2020 after 95 years. PacSci honors and remembers Betty for her...
Black Lives Matter
Recent StoriesBlack Lives Matter by PacSci staff | June 12, 2020We are anti-racist. We have created space for our colleagues and community to participate in today's statewide day of action in support of Black Lives Matter. Pacific Science Center stands with those who...
PacSci Blog
PacSci Blog is where you can discover stories from Pacific Science Center. Learn what’s happening under the arches and beyond.
Pacific Science Center Receives $1 Million Amazon Future Engineer Grant to Deliver Science and Technology Education to Students from Underserved Communities
Two-year initiative to reach 80,000 K-8 students in Title I schools across Puget Sound SEATTLE – May 9, 2022 – Pacific Science Center (PacSci) and Amazon Future Engineer today announced a new collaboration, fueled by a $1 million grant from Amazon, to spark curiosity...
Create and Innovate with Tinker Tank Makerspace
During the third week of May, it is National Week of Making where we honor makers and their innovations. We wanted to highlight our own makerspace, Tinker Tank and its renewal this July! Hear from our Tinker Tank Supervisor Caitlin McQuinn on the exhibit, what...
Become a Community Scientist
PacSci is all about inspiring curious minds from all backgrounds to engage with science. In honor of this commitment, we are looking forward to participating in Global Citizen Science Month. This celebration takes place every year during the month of April and focuses...
4 Research-Backed Ways Educators can Support Girls’ Interest in STEM
For the many achievements in women’s equality in STEM professions, we still have a long way to go. Children internalize stereotypes about who is good at and interested in STEM fields at an early age, and these stereotypes may influence their decision-making around...
Recognize Brilliant STEM Minds this Black History Month
Join us this Black History Month in recognizing brilliant STEM minds and their ongoing contributions and impacts to everyday life by: Exploring virtual resources for celebrating Black scientists, engineers, and innovators, past, present, and future Discovering...