Kate FoxSep 14, 20186 minGrowing a New Generation in STEMWe were thrilled to host our Third Annual Women in Science Conference September 13 at Northwest Florida State College. With each year, we...
Jacie ChandlerAug 4, 20181 minSTEAM WorkshopsWe wrapped up our last STEAM Workshop this week! This summer, every Monday and Tuesday, we had new adventures and experiments that we enj...
Jacie ChandlerJul 21, 20182 minSnake WeekThis past week we have flooded our Facebook and Instagram with photos and facts about snakes in honor of Snake Week. Let's talk a little ...
Jacie ChandlerJul 13, 20181 minAnimal Spotlight: Watson and CrickWatson and Crick, our Degus, are one of the many mammals we have at the center. Watson and Crick are named after Francis Crick and James ...
Jacie ChandlerJul 6, 20181 minSmoke on the Coast 2018This past Tuesday, July 3rd, we had the amazing opportunity to participate in Destin Commons' 8th Annual Smoke on the Coast Festival! Wit...
Jacie ChandlerJun 30, 20181 minSMALLab WorkshopsHave you been in to see our new exhibit SMALLab? If not, you definitely have to check it out! SMALLab will have you out of your seat in a...
Jacie ChandlerJun 15, 20181 minChemistry DemonstrationsOur Chemistry Demonstrations, or Chem Demos, are a huge hit this summer. Learning about acids, bases, chemical reactions, and physical re...
Jacie ChandlerJun 9, 20181 minAnimal Spotlight: Albert EinspineAlbert Einspine, our 6 month old Albino African Pygmy Hedgehog, is fitting right in with all of our other animals. Albert is named after ...
Jacie ChandlerMay 24, 20181 minHappy Birthday, Diane!We would like to wish our Executive Director, Diane Fraser, a Happy Birthday! Diane has worked hard at creating a place where everyone--f...
Kate FoxMay 17, 20183 minStuffed Animal SleepoverWe had a wonderful turnout for our first ever Stuffed Animal Sleepover last weekend, and we couldn't wait to show our loyal audience memb...
Jacie ChandlerMay 14, 20181 minHome School Gardening DayOur Home School Academy students planted a new garden for bees and butterflies! Picture Credit: Jacie Chandler The home school students b...
Jacie ChandlerMay 4, 20183 minGEM Workshop-Metal MattersHave you ever mixed copper sulfate-a blue liquid-with different types of metals to see how they react to each other? This past Saturday a...
Jacie ChandlerApr 18, 20183 minThe Emerald Coast Science Center Needs You!We are proud to announce that we are revamping our Volunteer Program. We’ve had some new changes to the Science Center both on a structur...
Reiko BarnesApr 13, 20181 minMini Makers Lab: Stomp RocketsPhoto Credit: Mrs. Sabrina S. 3,2,1 Blast-off!! Have you ever built a stomp rocket before? Our Mini Makers and Experimenters loved creati...
Jacie ChandlerApr 6, 20181 minScience Center Grand Prix CircuitPicture Credit: Jacie Chandler For our latest Discover Science Saturday, we hit the racetrack! Between our Osmo Hot Wheels MindRacers gam...
Jacie ChandlerMar 30, 20182 minSnake Day with Renos ReptilesWe had a wonderful turnout for our Snake Day presented by Renos Reptiles. From snakes to tarantulas, they had it all! Pictured: Tim Reno ...
Jacie ChandlerMar 24, 20182 minSMALLab Experience Officially OpenWith the ribbon cutting of our new SMALLab exhibit, we've added an entirely new and unique way to learn about different STEAM subjects al...
Reiko BarnesDec 14, 20172 minA Productive NightAs a kid, I cringed when the teacher told us that we were doing a group project. As a teacher, I promoted cooperative groups, and as a p...
Jacie ChandlerNov 1, 20172 minGirls Engaged in Making (GEMs) Take on Paper Engineering!Our first GEM workshops inspired young females to engage in science by creating recycled paper and engineering paper that, when heat is a...
Kate FoxSep 29, 20174 minWomen in Science InspireFrom left to right: Peggy Milz, Dana Stephens, Dawn Kernagis, Diane Fraser, Lisa Hughey, and Camille Miles. Photo credit: Jacie Chandler ...
Jacie Chandler Oct 6, 2020 2 min Animal Spotlight: Sebastian Sebastian is one of our staff's favorite animals, because we just can't get over how adorable he is. Sebastian is named after Johann Seba...
Jacie Chandler Sep 30, 2020 2 min International Podcast Day Happy International Podcast Day! To celebrate this special day, we decided to share some of our team's favorite podcasts to listen to.
Jacie Chandler Sep 16, 2020 1 min GEMS Workshops In Full Swing Our Girls Engaged in Math and Science (GEMS) workshops are in full swing this year with a focus on the work of renowned female scientists...
Jacie Chandler Sep 8, 2020 2 min Animal Spotlight: Sugar Gliders Marie, Pierre, and Becq are one of our visitors' favorite animals at our center, and we're pretty sure it's based on just how cute these ...
Jacie Chandler Sep 2, 2020 2 min You Can Make Change Happen As the Science Center continues to stay true to its mission to inspire a scientifically engaged community, we are faced with the ongoing ...
