Arizona Science Center
The mission of Arizona Science Center is to inspire, educate and engage curious minds through science. We strive to champion science learning every day through our onsite experiences at the Center, and through our many STEM education programs for students and professional development training for teachers.
By participating in our PreK Science on Wheels programs, we’ve seen children’s familiarity and confidence with STEM increase. For example, integrating the engineering design process into the activities, children start to exercise creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving. They also strengthened their language skills by learning new vocabulary in both English and Spanish, along with collaborating with others. Parents, caregivers, and families have also been impacted by learning new, effective ways to teach STEM to young children. They’ve also had the opportunity to spend more quality time together learning new things, and working through STEM projects and activities together.
Financials
Programs
Girls in STEM
Girls in STEM is a mission-critical initiative to nurture STEM learning in girls in grades 4-8 through hands-on activities and challenges, and connecting them with female STEM professionals who volunteer as mentors.
Science on Wheels
Science on Wheels brings 80 different STEM lessons directly to classrooms, libraries, and community centers all across Arizona. We bring the expertise and resources of Arizona Science Center to you!
Volunteering + Events
Snow Week 2022
Come and experience the science behind ice, snow, and all things COLD! Held from December 26-January 2, Snow Week is the Center's annual family event to celebrate the winter season and STEM!
Galaxy Gala 2023
Unleash your inner scientist and join us on February 4th, 2023 for our signature event, Galaxy Gala. Featuring the opening of our newest exhibition, Dogs! A Science Tail, Galaxy Gala raises support for our many STEM education programs.