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E-Newsletter July E-News, 2007 Greetings, Science Factory Supporters! It's July and Summer Science Adventure Camps are here! Our exciting camps begin on July 2 and will run through August 31. There are different camps each week for children from three years-old to those entering the eighth grade. Check out the online or printed schedule for all the details! There's also the second in a new science chat series at LUNA on July 12! For this month's science chat, the topic is iPods. Celebrate summer with summer camps and the Science Factory! JULY EVENTS - Mon 2 - SUMMER SCIENCE ADVENTURE CAMPS begin, see schedule for compete info. - Thurs 12 - SCIENCE PUB, 7:00-8:30 pm at LUNA, 30 E. Broadway, Eugene, FREE.IN THE MUSEUM Flex Your Power and Model Train Exhibit - Bike your way to produce electricity or put a train set in gear. Examine energy conservation, transformation. A large-scale model train display offers its own lesson about energy. Flex Your Power is sponsored by the Eugene Water and Electric Board. Planetarium:We've added shows on Wednesday - Friday for summer 2007! Here's the expanded schedule. Wednesday - Sunday, 1 pm - Up in the Sky, $4
Wednesday - Sunday, 2 pm - Different Light through July 6; Ice and Iron begins July 7 and continues through July 29; $4 EXPANDED SUMMER CAMPS OFFERED - REGISTER TODAY!
New Tot Camps, a new After Care program, some wonderful new instructional materials and even a brand new classroom await Science Factory summer campers for 2007! The great new Tot program for kids 3-5 is a two-hour program offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays; the Tot camp is for parents to attend and enjoy with their child and will include indoor and outdoor activities. We're excited about being able to offer camps for tots this year, and parents should enjoy it, too! Also new this year is the availability of After Care from 4:00-5:30 for kids from K-8th grade. We know it's going to be another fun year with great new camps and there's still space in most camps, so please register now before our spaces fill up! There are also some financial aid scholarships available. Among our choice offerings are: Splishin' 'n' Splashin', Cool Colors, Dino-Mites, Computer Kids, Boats and Floats, More Power to Ya, Adventures in Babysitting, and Advanced Digital Photography! The Adventures in Babysitting camp is an opportunity for kids entering grades 6-8 to earn the American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Certificate, and begin making money this summer using their new knowledge! There are openings in the Babysitter's camp. For more information and a full schedule of all of our summer camps, see our printed schedule or our website at http://www.sciencefactory.org/. Here are some of the very special guest speakers that will be bringing their expertise to our summer camps, and the summer camp at which they will be appearing.
Sgt. Lisa Berong, Eugene Police - CSI: Science Factory Jill Rogers, BRING Recycling Center - After Care Program June Miller, Education Coordinator from Oregon Medical Laboratories - Gross Anatomy Mary McCoy, Americorps - Adventures in Babysitting Billie Scott, Oregon Herpetological Society - Dragon Tales Dr. John Postlewait - Professor of Biology, Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Oregon - Water Wonders and Splash!
.......................................................................................................................................................... THIRSTY FOR KNOWLEDGE? Science Factory is collaborating with OMSI and the University of Oregon to help sponsor a new Science Pub monthly event at Luna, a lounge and restaurant in downtown Eugene. Find out about advances in science and technology from leading researchers and scientists, all while enjoying food and beverages. No scientific background is required: just bring your curiosity, sense of humor, and appetite for food, drinks, and knowledge! There was a large and enthusiastic audience of 150 people for the first Science Pub event in June, so the new lecture series is off to a great start! The second in this new series is on July 12 at 7:00 pm with "Will the iPod Generation Be Deaf?" with Dr. Billy Martin, Professor of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU). The iPod has become a cultural icon with more than 100 million iPods having been sold worldwide. Lawsuits, rumors, accusations are flying around about the role of iPods in the current epidemic of noise-induced hearing losses, especially among young people. Sure, loud sound must be able to damage ears, but how much sound is required? Can iPods or other personal stereo systems cause deafness? What can I do to save my ears? Dr. Billy Martin is a world-renowned hearing scientist who deals with all kinds of noise that affects our community. He leads a team of Portland area scientists, educators, clinicians, public health experts and others in the study of noise induced hearing loss and tinnitus prevention. Dr. Martin will talk about the dangerous noises in our every day life - what they are, what damage they cause, and how to protect yourself...iPods included. Presentation begins at 7:00 pm on July 12 and will last around 1.5 to 2 hours. Come early if you want to order food and drinks! Where: Luna, 30 E. Broadway, Eugene, http://www.lunajazz.com/ . The Science Pub is held every second Thursday of the month and is open to anyone and everyone. No RSVP is necessary. Please feel free to pass this on to your friends and colleagues, and we hope to see you there! For more info about Billy, visit http://www.ohsu.edu/ohrc/staff/martin/martin.html . For a list and description of upcoming Science Pubs, please visit:
http://www.omsi.edu/sciencepub The Science Pub is brought to you by OMSI http://www.omsi.edu/, the University of Oregon http://www.uoregon.edu/, and the Science Factory http://www.sciencefactory.org/. ..........................................................................................................................................................
ENERGY AND TRAIN EXHIBITS CONTINUE Kids can get energized about energy at the Flex Your Power exhibit that looks at energy using an array of informative and interactive displays.The central feature of the Electrical Energy exhibit is the energy conservation kiosk that was generously purchased for the Science Factory by the Eugene Water and Electric Board. The exhibit's features emphasize the dual benefits of energy conservation to preserve limited natural resources and as a way to save money. In conjunction with the energy exhibit, a large-scale model train display offers its own lesson about energy. The train exhibit features multiple trains taking turns powering over a bridge and through a town. The two large-scale trains are roughly twice the size of the Lionel trains that many people have seen. There are operating semaphore signals, and the large-size trains allow onboard sound systems and other operating details not usually found on smaller scale models. The display will evolve over time as scenic elements to the set-up are added by members of the Emerald Empire Garden Railway Society, who we would like to thank for this display. ..........................................................................................................................................................
This summer you might decide to attend a planetarium show after picking up your child at camp or just because you want to! From June 27-August 19, we'll be offering public shows Wednesday - Friday, in addition to our weekend shows at 1 pm and 2 pm. The 1 pm show, Up in the Sky, will show you how to find the visible planets, bright stars and major constellations that you can see in the sky at night. The 2 pm show will change each month. The current 2 pm show is Different Light, an exploration of what we have learned by looking at our universe in types of light such as infrared and ultraviolet that our eyes cannot see. Due to technical difficulties with an antiquated sound system, Ice and Iron will not begin on July 7 as planned but will begin about two weeks later. Ice and Iron is a look at comets and asteroids and the danger they pose for Earth. In August, the Galaxies program will explore the wonders of galaxies and find out what they are, what types of galaxies exist, and even what happens when galaxies collide. Get starry eyed and enjoy a summer planetarium show mid-week! Please note that the Planetarium will be closed for its annual maintenance on June 18 - 22. ..........................................................................................................................................................
Be prepared, and get a jump on the crowd. Our season football parking pass is the best spot in town with the closest access to Autzen Stadium. Plus, your funds help generate funds for all Science Factory programs. Full information about the parking program is available on our website at www.sciencefactory.org. Spread the word with your friends, neighbors and colleagues to ensure that Science Factory programs can continue. Register today and, of course, GO DUCKS! ..........................................................................................................................................................
THANK YOU TO DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS The generous donations of time and funding to the Science Factory from our supporters enable the museum to do everything that we do, and we are very thankful for that support. This month we would like to thank the following supporters: Casey Woodard and the Woodard Family Foundation and the Doyle and Donna Shepherd Foundation for their recent grants to the Science Factory. Both of these grants will help to expand the Science Factory's field trip program that brings groups of schoolchildren to the museum for hands-on learning about science. Sara Pritt, our wonderful webmaster, for donating the program now used to create the E-News you are reading
United Way and the Oregon Bach Festival for providing Bach Festival tickets that the Science Factory distributed to families in need
Thompson Landscape continues to donate grass cutting service to the museum
Thank you all for your generosity and care for the Science Factory.
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SEEKING SPONSORS FOR FALL EXHIBIT:
Fun, 2, 3, 4 - all about a number of things!
 Whether it's measuring, graphing or estimating, this traveling math exhibition shows visitors the fun of applying math to everyday activities. Learn how to double your allowance, count like the Aztecs, or team up with a partner to take our time challenge. This is a great exhibit, and we are very fortunate to have received a challenge grant to cover half of the exhibit cost. To cover the other half, we're counting on you. If you're interested in supporting this math exhibit, contact Joyce Berman at 682-7887. For more information about sponsorship benefits, visit our online info at http://www.sciencefactory.org/join/become_sponsor.shtml . If making a donation to sponsor this exhibit, please note with your donation that it is to meet the challenge grant.
............................................................................................................................................................ EARLY HANDS-ON STUDY OF SCIENCE GENERATES LONGTERM INTEREST For more information, visit http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=108939 . ..........................................................................................................................................................
WISH LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES There are some common and not so common items that we could put to good use to improve our activities and facility. Here are some of them: --sturdy ladders
--vacuum cleaner
--adjustable office chairs --conference table and chairs --commercial garbage can for outdoor use --pavilion tent --locking walk-in storage unit --anti-virus computer software If you have any of these items and would like to donate them to the museum, please contact Joyce Berman at 682-7887. ..........................................................................................................................................................
Our volunteers of the month are Gianna Palmer and Erica Eschelback. Gianna and Erica are college students who are back home in Eugene for the summer, and they have contributed their efforts to getting our database current, worked in our store, and updated our exhibit inventory. They also helped out by donning labs coat and performing experiments for kids at the big Safety Fair at Alton Baker Park on June 23. Thank you, Gianna and Erica, for your contributions to the Science Factory!
We also want to thank:
--Gary Lane for continued work on our train exhibit to add sound effects and controls so that kids can operate one of the trains
--Amelia Reising for her amazing chalkboard creations and bulletin board design work
--Jack O'Donnell for continuing to donate many hours of his valuable time to the museum
--Ray Hull for developing text for new exhibit signage
--Board member Ken Check for helping to arrange the train exhibit and helping with repairs and maintenance for other displays in the exhibit hall
--Mia Jackson, who will be assisting us with long-term exhibit planning for the museum; Mia is from David Heil and Associates, an organization in Portland that specializes in developing science-based educational programs for nonprofits, governmental agencies and corporations ..........................................................................................................................................................
SAY YES TO RSVP
Volunteering helps to build community and solve serious social problems. And, according to research, it can also improve your physical and mental health!
The Science Factory and the United Way of Lane County are now partners in RSVP, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program of the United Way. RSVP volunteers must be at least 55 years of age. They are able to put their unique talents to work for community and faith-based organizations that are significant to them. In addition, they receive the following benefits:
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NEW ASSISTANT AT THE PLANETARIUM
The Science Factory is fortunate to have work-study student Charli Sakari assisting with the planetarium. Charli is presenting planetarium programs to visitors, helping to create new shows for the planetarium, and she'll also be teaching summer camps. During most of the year, Charli is a student at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington.
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NEW MEMBERS
More and more visitors are realizing the value of a membership to the Science Factory, and we now have over 1,100 members. Here are our new members for May and June.
Jakyoung and Brian Agnew, Michelle and Thomas Bardgett, Laurie Barnes, Cary and Sean Barrett, Heather Benz and Cyd Woodard, Megan and Gary Bertelsen,Tori Beyer and Paul Nagai, Eric Bork, Amber Burian, Kelly and Ben Burkeen, Karen and Kevin Butcher, Kathie Carpenter, Melissa and Ishmael Ceron, Greg and Tannika Christensen, Shannon and James Corbeau, Erin and Rain Couture, Christy and Chris Curtis, Jolyn and Chris Dahlvig, Kisten Dede and Jerry Elliott, Chris Doe and Liz Bohls, Sheila and Frank Elsener, Brian and Denise Enos, Jennifer and Travis Faherty, Kory Falkenstein and Jane San Romani, Rindy and Troy Fleming, Jennifer and Glenn Froehlich, Julie and Daniel Fulton, Angela Garcia and Troy Garner, Kim and Joe Giansante, Tracie and Tom Gibson, Nanette and Damien Gilbert, Rebecca and Michael Gores, Denise Gray and Bruce Blonigen, Andrew Grenville and Jennifer Howard-Grenville, Chris Hamilton and Linda Hansen, Kenneth and Misty Handwork, Eric Hansen and Janet Nicklason, Marjorie and Charles Hansen, Alissa and Chris Hansen, Christine and Jim Hartman, Shyla and Ian Heard, Debbi and Brian Heinrich, Sharon and Mike Hodson, Anne Hohenemser, Shannon and John Imponen, Bryan Ing and Kendra Northam, Lisa and Tracy Iverson, Kris and Doug Kartub, Kate Kelly, Scott and Toni Kerr, Jean and Jae Kim, Sanghee Kim and Kilyoung O,Shawn and Janice Lahman, Corina and Peter Lakers, Erin Lamb, Cirila Landeros and Tony Lyman, Caleb and Jessicca Laughlin, Sujin Lee and Suyoung Jeong, Ron and Teddy Leland, Rex and Lori Loy, April Manier, Niloo Marashi and Kiya Movassaghi, Kathleen and John McNamee, Stewart Mones and Heidi Dixon, Jenny and Dan Morehouse, Sun and Jerry Nairns, Michael Nau and Andrea Nau-Young, David and Elaine Nicole Naviaux, Mike O'Brien, Jennifer and Jim Park, Kari and Craig Parsons, Michael and Kristan Petit, Elizabeth and Randall Phelps, Michelle and Ken Propst, Shawna and William Richards, James and Desteny Rogers, Scott Rosenfeld and Karen Luks, John Rowell and Sheri Pyron, Carolyn and Brian Rust, Tina and Marc Schnapper, Sherry and Rob Schumacher, Robert Schwartz and Karin Clarke, Lara Sheridan and Sadie Dressekie, Mikyung Shim and Hanil Park, Caren and Steven Siegel, Matthew Silvey, Marjorie and Edwin Smith, Greg and Heather Smith, Renee and Craig Sorseth, Allen Spangler and Judy Aldana, Lisa and Phil Speers, Kyla and Phillip Stallings, Kathy and Ryota Sugitani, Silva and Patrick Sullivan, Vera Sun and Moses Tam, Kristen and Trevor Taylor, Kristy and Jeremy Tolman, Lisa and Mark Tolonen, Jana and Chris Toney, Jennifer and Scott Touchette, Becky and Dan Troxel, Joe and Janet Trozelle, Mary Truchot and Dirk Shupe, Hilary and Erik Vos, Gina Watson, Tina and Mike Weast, Suzyn and Marcus Whittaker, Paula and Charles Williams, Keith Windish ..........................................................................................................................................................
COMING IN AUGUST OUR SUMMER CAMPS FOR 2007 CONTINUE THROUGH AUGUST 31! There are new camps each week. - Wed 1 - GALAXIES show opens at the Planetarium, shows on Wednesday - Sunday through August 19, plus Saturday and Sunday shows on August 25 and 26, all Galaxies shows at 2 pm. - Thurs 9 - SCIENCE PUB, topic and speaker to be announced, 7:00-8:30 pm, Luna. Although not intended for children, minors can attend. |
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