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Bridges to Bioengineering: How Graduate Students and Museums Bring a Science Exhibit to Life for Young Learners

Bridges to Bioengineering: How Graduate Students and Museums Bring a Science Exhibit to Life for Young Learners

Bridges to Bioengineering will be a 1,500 square-foot bilingual (Spanish/English) traveling exhibition with supporting activities that foster an understanding of biomedical engineering (BME) and the innovative ways that it is used to address issues in medicine and public health. This unique co-development approach immerses Sciencenter staff in BME content while directly involving Cornell BME graduate students into the exhibit design and evaluation process.

Honoring Charlie Trautmann with ASTC Leading Edge Award

The Sciencenter congratulates founding director, Charlie Trautmann as the recipient of the 2025 Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Award, presented at the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Annual Conference. The Sciencenter was proud to nominate Charlie for this honor.

Sciencenter Receives Highest National Museum Recognition

Sciencenter Receives Highest National Museum Recognition

The Sciencenter is proud to announce that it has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public.

Sciencenter Receives Racker’s 2025 Community Partner Award

Sciencenter Receives Racker’s 2025 Community Partner Award

We’re honored to share that the Sciencenter has been awarded Racker’s 2025 Community Partner Award, recognizing our ongoing commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and creating joyful, barrier-free experiences for all visitors.

Sciencenter Hit By Federal Grant Termination

Sciencenter Hit By Federal Grant Termination

The Sciencenter was notified on April 10th, 2025, that two federally awarded grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), totaling nearly $500,000, have been terminated.

Honoring Our Friend Julian Pompilio

Honoring Our Friend Julian Pompilio

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Julian Pompilio, an Exhibit Fabricator who worked with us for the past 10 years. Through his curiosity, playfulness, and knowledge he brought immense joy to the Sciencenter community.

The Ithaca Voice

The Ithaca Voice

Sciencenter receives big funding boosts from state awards to replace the building’s HVAC with a new heating and cooling system.

Challenging Our Assumptions: Front-End Evaluation for Biomedical Engineering Exhibition

When you hear “biomedical engineering,” what comes to mind? This question led recent interviews by graduate students from Cornell’s Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering and a professional evaluator, who spoke with families in Ithaca, NY, and Missoula, MT, to help shape the Sciencenter’s upcoming Bridges to Bioengineering exhibit.

Honoring the Legacy of Debbie Levin

Honoring the Legacy of Debbie Levin

With deep affection and profound gratitude, we remember our beloved co-founder, Debbie Levin, who passed away on October 5, 2024, just shy of her 102nd birthday in November.

Science for All

Science for All

The Sciencenter is committed to creating a welcoming environment that embraces our diverse visitors. Through several access programs, we reduce barriers so that everyone can experience the joy of the Sciencenter.

Media Inquiries

For media inquiries, please contact Cydney Wixon at 607-272-0600 x115, cwixon@sciencenter.org

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