Maryland Science Center: Newsroom: Press Releases

8	11 New Programs Add Full and Half-Day Interactive, Innovative Learning Opportunities Beginning in June, the Maryland Science Center's Camp MSC will offer a variety of full-day and half-day learning opportunities for children ages 4-13, augmenting an already exciting selection of summer experiences with 11 new programs.
23	First Full-Length Feature Film Opens at the Maryland Science Center The first full-length live-action feature film at the Maryland Science Center's St. John Properties IMAX Theater is now being shown; U2 3D is an 85-minute exploration which will transport audiences to the front row of a U2 stadium concert.
25	MetLife Foundation Awards $1 Million grant to the Maryland Science Center for New Exhibit Opening in March 2009, Cells: The Universe Inside Us will explore functions of cells and scientific cellular research through hands-on, interactive displays, innovative technologies and activities.

3	Maryland Science Center to host Night 365 The entire family is invited to ring in the New Year with the Maryland Science Center, and enjoy the best view of the Inner Harbor fireworks in Baltimore!
8	Maryland Science Center to host 2011 ASTC Annual Conference The Maryland Science Center has been selected as the host institution for the 2011 Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) Annual Conference.
22	The Alps at Maryland Science Center Wins International Award The Alps, the current IMAX feature playing at the Maryland Science Center, has been honored with the 2007 Giant Screen Cinema Association's awards for "Best Cinematography" and "Best Special Achievement in Film.

29	Maryland Science Center Bestows OYS and OYE Awards Dr. Joshua Mendell, assistant professor of Pediatrics at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine will be named the Outstanding Young Scientists (OYS), and David Gracias, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at The Johns Hopkins University, will be awarded the Outstanding Young Engineer (OYE) designation and a ceremony being held on Friday, June 15, 2007.
17	Maryland Science Center to Host BODY WORLDS 2 The Maryland Science Center will host Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS 2: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies starting February 2, 2008, for a limited engagement. BODY WORLDS is the original and acclaimed exhibition of real human bodies that have been preserved through Plastination. The exhibition has attracted more than 22 million visitors worldwide and was created by German anatomist and physician, Dr. Gunther von Hagens.
14	Animal Grossology Oozes and Slimes Into Maryland Science Center Animal Grossology guides visitors' instinctive interest in all things gross to show the incredible processes in the animals' bodies. Hands-on activities and clever animatronics explain why cows are one of the gassiest animals on Earth, how blood-sucking leeches and snails are used in medicine, and exactly how the dung beetle got its name.

18	Happy Feet Taps into Maryland Science Center Animated adventure comes to the giant IMAX screen in time for the holiday season Happy Feet is a comedy adventure set in the land of the Emperor Penguins in the heart of Antarctica. These penguins sing, each needing their own special song to attract a soul mate - but for Mumble, he's the worst singer in the world! ....but he can TAP DANCE something fierce...
18	Maryland Science Center Offers "Egg-Citing" Discount Egg Drop Price Drop returns in January for third year of physics and fun Visitors arriving before noon on Saturdays will receive a $5 discount on the price of admission - and an egg. The promotion runs from January 6 through March 31, 2007.
7	Footprints Debuts at Maryland Science Center The Maryland Science Center will host the world-premier of "Footprints," the first fully produced motion picture created for the innovative Science on a Sphere technology. Footprints was named in the November 13, 2006 issue of Time Magazine as one of the "Best Innovations for 2006."

25	Unique Holiday Gifts at Maryland Science Center Fun and Educational - What a Concept! The Maryland Science Center Store offers thousands of cool, creative and cognitive gifts for family fun and lively learning. This holiday season, the Store is stocked with the latest gizmos and gadgets to satisfy both the budding scientist and the bored student.
5	Maryland Science Center Offers "Saturday Morning Science" Science "funshops" let kids experiment and take home projects Saturday Morning Science activities allow children ages 8 and older to explore topics in science in creative ways, such as using household items to make a pinhole camera, recycling paper, crafting beeswax candles, and building lasers. In addition to the project, all Saturday Morning Science participants receive admission to the Maryland Science Center's exhibitions.

28	"Flugtag" Exhibit Now Open at Maryland Science Center Have you ever imagined building your own flying machine and soaring above the crowd? Through Friday, October 20, 2006, the Maryland Science Center will let visitors experience the flying successes and painful failures on homemade aircraft in a new exhibition, Built By Amateurs: The Quest for Human-Powered Flight.
12	IMAX Film Explores World's Deadliest River The journey along the Nile River, from its source in the highlands of Ethiopia to its delta in the Mediterranean Sea is so dangerous that no explorer has been able to navigate its entire length in a single expedition - until now. Viewers will join the first successful trek down the entirety of the mighty and mythic river in Mystery of the Nile.
1	Maryland Science Center, National Aquarium in Baltimore Offer "Fridays After Five" Discount The Maryland Science Center and the National Aquarium in Baltimore will offer a discount on admission prices after 5:00 pm on Fridays, as part of the "Fridays After Five" promotion beginning September 8, 2006.

Don't Burst Their Bubble...Bubble Days are Here!
The Maryland Science Center will be bursting with excitement this weekend when it celebrates grand globules of floating foam during Bubble Days. The three-day celebration will feature effervescent events like a big bubble blowing contest, and performances of "Bubblemania" by comic and bubble-artist Casey Carle.

Outstanding Young Scientist Award Presented to Hopkins Researcher
The "Outstanding Young Scientist (OYS)," recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary scientific contributions of a Maryland resident under the age of 35. The award, originally presented by the Maryland Academy of Sciences, was reinstated in 2006 as part of the 30th anniversary of the Maryland Science Center's location at Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

Two Baltimore Students Awarded Scholarships
High School Program Recreated for Maryland Science Center 30th Anniversary
As part of its year-long celebration of its 30th anniversary at Baltimore's Inner Harbor, the Maryland Science Center has reinstituted its scholarship program, and has awarded two $1,500 scholarships to Baltimore City public school graduates.

Keep Up With the Volvo Ocean Race at the Maryland Science Center
The Maryland Science Center has unveiled the Maryland Official Race Tracking Station, which will allow Inner Harbor visitors to follow the Volvo Ocean Race as seven international teams sail around the world. The Tracking Station is the only such facility officially-sanctioned by Ocean Race Chesapeake, the organization managing the Baltimore/Annapolis leg of the Race.

John Smith Shallop Coming to Maryland Science Center
A replica of the sailboat Captain John Smith used to explore the Chesapeake Bay in 1608 will be on display at the Maryland Science Center beginning Saturday, March 28, 2006. Visitors to the Maryland Science Center will be able to examine the ship up close and study early maps of the area that Smith drew while on his expedition.

Wright Brothers: Birth of Aviation Takes Flight
Visitors can recreate humans' historic first flights in a new, temporary exhibit, Wright Brothers: Birth of Aviation. The exhibit features hands-on activities and high tech simulations that detail Orville and Wilbur Wright's experiments with flight from childhood toys in the 1870's to the creation of what they considered to be a "practical flying machine" in 1905. Through April 30, 2006.

	28	Circus Day Features Sword Swallower and Fire Eater Jugglers, stilt-walkers show their circus skills on Saturday, October 22 Here’s one circus performer who can’t clown around: Philip DePalo will amaze and entertain as he spews fire 20 feet into the sky and swallows over two feet of cold steel during Circus Day at the Maryland Science Center on Saturday, October 22, 2005.
	7	CIRCUS! Exhibition Makes Visitors Part of the Show Have you ever wondered how it feels to walk the tightrope high above the audience, imagined what it feels like to swallow a sword, or pondered how to bend your body like the contortionist? Experience all the thrills of a circus performer when Circus! Science Under the Big Top opens on October 1, 2005.

	17	Popular Demand Extends Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition The run of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at the Maryland Science Center has been extended for an additional week, to allow more visitors to see the dramatic collection of artifacts, announced Maryland Science Center President and CEO, Van Reiner.
	8	Maryland Science Center Awarded $150,000 Grant The Maryland Science Center was awarded an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant for $150,000 to develop Cellular Universe, the fourth installment of an initiative to make human health more understandable and exciting.

	29	Experiment Outside with Backyard Science Days Have fun, soak up the hot sun, and participate in cool science experiments you can perform right outside your door. On Saturday and Sunday, August 13 and 14, 2005, the Maryland Science Center celebrates Backyard Science Days from Noon until 4:00 pm each day.
	1	Bentzel Joins Maryland Science Center The Maryland Science Center has announced the appointment of Jennifer Bentzel as Manager of Annual Giving.

	24	Pop in for a Fun Time During Bubble Days Think science can’t be fun? The Maryland Science Center will burst your bubble on Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17, 2005, when it celebrates grand globules of floating foam during Bubble Days.
	20	Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag IMAX Film Opens at Maryland Science Center Audiences can take a ride in the cockpit of an F-15 Eagle traveling faster than the speed of sound and experience the adrenalin-rush of supersonic air combat in Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag.
	20	Bromo Seltzer Bottle Unveiled A Bromo Seltzer bottle that was manufactured in Baltimore and recovered from the debris field of the RMS Titanic will be unveiled for display in Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition on Thursday, June 23, 2005 at the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore.
	1	Big Machine Day Celebrates Everyday Giants On Saturday, June 11, 2005, the Maryland Science Center will be surrounded by hulking metal monsters and other massive mechanical objects, and visitors will be able to explore them during “Big Machine Day.”

	23	Maryland Science Center Names Reiner President and CEO The Board of Trustees of the Maryland Science Center has named Van Reiner as the institution’s president and chief executive officer.
	23	Maryland Science Center Switches to Summer Hours The Maryland Science Center will change its hours of operation to a Summer schedule effective Monday, May 30, 2005, announced Senior Director of Marketing Christopher Cropper.
	6	"Stardust Lounge" Summer Solstice Gala Set for June 18 The dinosaurs, skeletons, and plankton will be joined by hipsters, swingers, tappers and singers on Saturday evening June 18, for the Maryland Science Center’s annual fundraising event.
	5	BUGS!-3D IMAX Film Opens at Maryland Science Center Beginning Friday, May 27, 2005, audiences can get a bugs-eye view of the jungle and watch big drama unfold in the lives of earth’s smaller inhabitants in Bugs!-3D.