News Room
Learn more below about how Arizona Science Center inspires, educates and engages curious minds through science. From our special events, initiatives, and traveling exhibitions, to our outreach programs and professional development for teachers across the state, there is always something new and exciting happening: both here at the Center and across the communities we serve.
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National and Regional Media Coverage
- EdPost.com: The Pandemic Disrupted STEM Education, Science Centers and Museums Can Help Students Recover
- ABC15: Things to do in the Valley: Festivals, a Disney tour, animal encounters and more!
- MSN: AZ Bucket List: 50 Places to Visit in Arizona with Kids
- Yahoo! News: 'We're important contributors': UnidosUS to highlight impact of Latinos, counter false narratives
- Fox10: Things to do in the Phoenix metro area this weekend: August 6-7
- Yahoo! Finance: Applied Materials and the Applied Materials Foundation Are Paving the Way to More Promising Futures
- Yahoo! Life: 26 Things to Do in Phoenix: Hikes, History, and Museums
- 12News: Get Spooky With The Arizona Science Center!
- Fox10: Check out these Phoenix-area haunted houses, spooky attractions this Halloween
- ABC15: Things to do: Scottsdale’s taste of Italy, Phoenix Pride Festival, WWE and more
- AzCentral.com: Residents push for 5 ways Phoenix should invest in the community
- Arcadia News: What's Happening, Arcadia? October 2022
- FOX10 AZAM: Science Saturday:To The Moon: Let's Make a Rocket
- FOX10 AZAM: Science Saturday: Back with Friends from Survival of the Slowest
- AzCentral: See sloths and other animals at limited-run Phoenix exhibit
- ABC15: 48 things to do this weekend in the Valley | March 25-27, 2022
- AzCentral.com: Earth's slowest animals star in new Phoenix exhibit. How to meet sloths, snakes and more
- 12News: Arizona Science Center welcomes new sloth named 'Sash'
- AzCentral.com: Here are the 164 Arizona nonprofits receiving Season for Sharing grants this year
- Telemundo Arizona: Centro de ciencias de Arizona: nuevas exhibiciones
- 12News: New Arizona Science Center exhibit features 'Survival of the Slowest'
- FOX10 AZAM: Science Saturday: Introducing Survival of the Slowest
- North Central News: Sloths, scorpions and snakes — oh, my!
- Frontdoors: Survival of the Slowest Debuts at Arizona Science Center
- AzCentral: Things to do in Phoenix in February: Undie Run, dino exhibit, Patton Oswalt comedy tour
- FOX10 AZAM: Science Saturday: Introducing Attack of the Bloodsuckers
- FOX10 AZAM: Arizona Science Center Snow Week
- Front Doors Media: Arizona Science Center Receives Highest National Museum Recognition
- 12News: Kids invited to learn the science of Halloween at the Arizona Science Center
- North Central News: Celebrate the season at ‘spooktacular’ events
- ABC15: Things To Do in Phoenix: 23 pumpkin patches, fall festivals, and events this weekend around town | Oct. 1-3, 2021
- North Central News: Fall break camps aim to inspire at science center
- ABC15: 20 events and festivals happening around Phoenix this weekend | Sept. 24 - 26, 2021
- Raising Arizona Kids: CANSTRUCTION® helps feed families this fall
- AZEDNEWS: ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER HOSTS VIRTUAL EARLY EDUCATION STEM CONFERENCE
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Fox 10 AZAM: CANSTRUCTION® on display at Arizona Science Center
- AzFamily: Works of art made from cans
- Fox 10 AZAM: The Science of Roller Coasters
- Chino Valley Review: Chino Valley library focuses on ‘Child’s Play’
- AzCentral: Best kids' museums in metro Phoenix: Dinos, firetrucks and hands-on activities for all ages
- ThisisTucson.com: A big list of Phoenix-area water parks and family-friendly things to do
- Fabulous Arizona: Arizona Science Center Opens Summer-Friendly Exhibits
- AZEDNEWS: Arizona Science Center Announces Inaugural Recipient of New Women in STEM Scholarship
- KTAR: Plan your summer with the Arizona Science Center
- ABC15: 5 ideas to keep the kids busy this summer in Arizona
- KTAR: Arizona Science Center expands STEM learning for children’s program
- Travel Off Path: Top 10 Unique Places To Visit In Arizona
- Raising Arizona Kids: BUG OUT!
- ABC15: Looking for some fun? 10 things to do this week in the Valley
- AzCentral: Arizona Science Center: Its best exhibits and special events through the years
- Buzz It: Head to the Desert and Enjoy a Vacation in Phoenix
- 12 News: Arizona Science Center holding spider exhibit over the summer
- Ranking Arizona: Top 10 museums for 2021
- EG Publishing: Indoor Museums for Cool Summer Fun: Five hot spots for educational activities for the whole family
- Arcadia News: What's Happening, Arcadia? June 2021
- AzCentral: Have the best summer break: Here are 11 fun things to do with kids in metro Phoenix
- KTAR.com: Arizona Science Center to be back open 7 days a week starting in June
- Raising Arizona Kids: Arizona Science Center opens POP! The Science of Bubbles
- ABC15: Special deals around the Valley for Foster Care Awareness Month
- Trip101: 10 Best Unique Hotels In Phoenix, Arizona
- Sparkle Momm: POP! The Science of Bubbles is now at the Arizona Science Center
- Live Feeds: 8 best attractions to see in Phoenix, Arizona
- Arizona Midday: Things to Do
- Phoenix Moms: AZ Science Center: Astronaut Exhibition Review
- Friday We're in Love: Space and Science Museum: Astronaut Exhibit
- Phoenix Moms: Three...Two...One...We Have Lift Off at the Arizona Science Center
- ABC15: Beat the heat: What's open and not open around the Valley?
- Arizona Ranger News: Arizona Science Center brings 'Science on Wheels' workshop to Willcox
- 12News: New astronaut exhibit on display at Arizona Science Center
- North Central News: Blast off in astronaut event at Arizona Science Center
- YurView's Main St. Living: Make Clouds at Home with the Arizona Science Center
- AzCentral.com: What Phoenix arts, culture centers are doing as Gov. Ducey lifts COVID-19 restrictions
- AzCentral.com:176 Arizona nonprofits receive Season for Sharing grants, many to help address COVID-19 needs
- ABC15: 'Astronaut' at Arizona Science Center lets kids explore space and what it's like to be a space explorer
- Raising Arizona Kids: Sari on Science: Balloon rockets help explain how we’ll propel ourselves to Mars
- Big 7 Travel: The 7 Best Things To Do In Phoenix With Kids
- Fox 10: “Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit” Now Playing At The Arizona Science Center
- YurView's Main St. Living: How to Make a Rocket – With the Arizona Science Center
- Bear Essential News for Kids: ASTRONAUTS IN PHOENIX
- Arizona Homeschool News: Arizona Homeschool News February Newsletter
- Fabulous Arizona: Arizona Science Center Presents Astronaut
- Fox 10: Astronaut Exhibit Opens at Arizona Science Center Today
- Macaroni Kids: Lift Off with Arizona Science Center's New Exhibition: Astronaut 👩🚀
- Town of Paradise Valley Independent: Arizona Science Center lands new exhibit: Astronaut
- Raising Arizona Kids: Astronaut exhibit at Arizona Science Center explores life outside of Earth
- Phoenix New Times: The Best Live and Virtual Things to Do in Metro Phoenix This Week
- Daily Independent: Arizona Science Center lands new exhibit: Astronaut
- Phoenix New Times: The Trumpocalypse Billboard Is Coming Down — Plus More Metro Phoenix Art News
- AzCentral.com: Happy New Year! Fun things to do in Phoenix on the long weekend, plus 2 easy road trips
- Fox 10: Arizona Science Center brings back 9th annual Snow Week
- Fox10 AZAM: Snow Week returns to Arizona Science Center
- AzFamily: 3TV & CBS5: Making snow pals at the Arizona Science Center
- 12 News: Arizona Science Center gearing up for 'Snow Week' with new exhibits
- Phoenix New Times: The Best Live and Virtual Things to Do in Phoenix This Week
- AZCentral.com: Holiday lights, skating, and snow: Favorite Phoenix events that are happening this year
- KTAR News 92.3FM: Arizona Science Center to host annual Snow Week with virus precautions
- Raising Arizona Kids: Learn about paleontology via COOKIE “EXCAVATION”
- AzCentral: Support Phoenix arts groups such as MIM, Scottsdale Arts, Heard Museum
- AZ Daily Mix |AZTV7: Girls in STEM Virtual Event
- AzFamily.com: 3TV + CBS5: Meet Victoria the T. rex!
- ABC15: Tips to save, holiday insights, and Black Friday deals you won't want to miss
- YurView's Main St. Living: The Gift of Science
- The Verde Valley Independent: Explore Verde Valley night sky near the last new moon of 2020
- Sedona.biz: A Unique Virtual Event to Explore Verde Valley’s Night Sky Near the Last New Moon of 2020
- North Central News: Seniors can receive entertainment discounts
- Only in Your State: Most People Have Never Heard Of This Fascinating Dinosaur Exhibit At The Arizona Science Center
- Trekaroo.com: 10 Best Things to do in Scottsdale with Kids
- KAYAK: Phoenix travel guide: Top 5 Reasons to Visit Phoenix
- ABC15: Victoria, the 66-million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex, will have her exhibit extended at the Arizona Science Center
- In Business Magazine: Three Phoenix Businesswomen Named as 2020 Athena Award Recipients
- AZBigMedia: Here are the winners of the 2020 ATHENA Awards
- GCU Today: Doctoral learner, GCE board member wins award
- Yahoo News: VIRTUAL TOUR! Meet Victoria, the world's largest traveling t rex, here in Arizona
- Town of Paradise Valley Independent: Arizona Science Center hosts Halloween activities
- Raising Arizona Kids: Make Magical “Dancing” Milk
- Raising Arizona Kids: Creepy Screaming Balloons for Halloween
- Arizona Midday: Spooky Science with the Arizona Science Center
- Downtown Devil: Arizona nears its goals for secondary education 10 years from deadline
- Visit Phoenix: THINGS TO DO FOR HALLOWEEN IN PHOENIX
- Friday We're in Love: Phoenix Science Center Family Date
- Wiki.ezvid.com: Fun Places To Visit In Phoenix For The Whole Family
- RV Mattress by Brooklyn Bedding: ESSENTIAL RV ARIZONA: THE TOP DESTINATIONS FOR NATURE LOVERS
- Phoenix Business Journal: Greater Phoenix Chamber names Athena Award businesswomen finalists
- Downtown Devil:10 things your family can do downtown during COVID-19
- Downtown Devil: Downtown Digest: Classes, Culture, and Creativity
- YurView's Main St. Living: Back to School Science
- YurView's Main St. Living: A Fun (and delicious) Summertime Science Project
- ABC15: 40 things to do in Arizona over the Labor Day 2020 weekend
- 12News: Coronavirus in Arizona on Sept. 4
- AzCentral: Arizona Science Center reopens after two COVID-19 closures. Here's what to expect
- Downtown Devil: Arizona Science Center opens new program for K-6 students to do virtual learning
- Fox10: Students can attend virtual classes at Arizona Science Center
- KTAR.com Arizona Science Center re-opening its doors to public
- AzFamily.com: 3TV + CBS5: Arizona Science Center open for students to do distance learning while parents work
- Raising Arizona Kids: Arizona Science Center offers in-person support for online education
- CITY Sun Times: Arizona Science Center Launches Innovative Learning Experiences
- AzCentral: Looking for educational things to do at home with your kids? Try these STEM-based programs.
- AzCentral: From MIM to the Children's Museum, your guide to livestreamed culture events in Phoenix
- AzCentral: Arizona Science Center is reopening in downtown Phoenix. Here's what to expect if you go
- AZCentral: These 17 Arizona arts and culture organizations will require visitors to wear masks
- Frontdoors Media: Phased Reopening – Join Us for Guided Experiences
- Scottsdale Independent: Valley events ‘entertain’ COVID-19 adjustments
- AZ Daily Mix: Arizona Science Center
- KJZZ: Arizona Science Center To Begin Phased Reopening
- Prescott eNews: Seventeen Arts & Culture Organizations Commit To Requiring Visitors To Wear Masks Upon Reopening
- Tucson Weekly: Arizona Science Center Reopens June 20; Here's What to Expect
- Surprise Mom AZ: Arizona Science Center-Guided Tours
- AZCentral.com: Remote learning can be tough, but Arizona Science Center has eased the pain
- Fox10 Phoenix AZAM: Arizona Science Center Set to Open on June 20
- Phoenix New Times: Some of Phoenix's Most Popular Cultural Attractions Are Beginning to Reopen
- Arizona Republic: Here's your guide to what museums are open or closed in metro Phoenix during coronavirus.
- Raising Arizona Kids: Arizona Science Center will reopen with new Guided Experiences
- AzFamily.com: Kitchen Science Experiments
- Tucson Local Media:Weekly Round Up: Tuesday, May 26 News Roundup: Arizona COVID cases at 16.7k, asteroid news, monsoon prep and more
- Tucson Local Media: Arizona Science Center’s STEM camps go digital
- Red Tricycle: Your NYC Weekend Survival Guide for Jun 5-7
- American Alliance of Museums: AAM Welcomes Four New Board Members and New Board Leadership; Chevy Humphrey elected incoming board chair for 2020-2022.
- WM Phoenix Open: In the Community Conversations
- Phoenix Business Journal: Arizona businesses, nonprofit community pitch in to battle COVID-19 spread.
- Raising Arizona Kids: Resources for at-home learning (and fun!)
- Fox10 Phoenix: Science Saturday: Harnessing the power of the sun... for fun!
- Fox10 Phoenix: Science Saturdays: Preventing Germ/Disease Spread
- Fox10 Phoenix: DIY: How to make your own disinfectant wipes
- Fox10 Phoenix: Debunking the #BroomChallenge that's sweeping the internet
- AZCentral: Phoenix schools are closed for coronavirus. These online lessons, games will keep them busy
- Fox10 Phoenix: Arizona Science Center offers free weekly lesson plans for kids
- State Press: Local museums welcome visitors virtually in light of distancing guidelines
- Fox10 Phoenix: Making masks at the Arizona Science Center
- Daily Independent: Arizona Science Center provides resources for stay-at-home students
- CNN: Meet Victoria, one of the most complete T. rex fossils in the world
- USA Today: From Hollywood fashion to the moon: Summer 2019's best American museum exhibits
- Los Angeles Times: 50 years ago, the first humans stepped on the moon. Here’s how the West is celebrating our ‘giant leap’
- The List TV: 5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
- Forbes: The Great American STEM Road Trip Goes West
- Scientific American: Learning About Science is a Human Right
- Forbes: Want to Keep Students Engaged? Ask, Don’t Tell
- Education Dive: Igniting Students’ STEM Interest Begins with Educating Their Teachers
- YouthToday: Science Center Brings STEM Instruction to Rural Arizona After-School Clubs
- Arizona PBS: A Spotlight on the Rural Communities Expansion Project
- Washington Post: Mirror Maze is the Star of a Math-Savvy Museum Exhibit
- US News and World Report: Arizona Governor Pushes for Teacher Pay Deal as Strike Looms
Reports and Opinion Pieces
- Arizona Republic: How Arizona can keep new STEM teachers like me in the classroom
- Arizona Republic: Biosciences Offer Opportunities, but STEM Education Must Flower
- EdSurge: It’s Time to Remake the Makerspace, But Schools Shouldn’t Go It Alone
- The STEM Teacher Shortage and Arizona's Future: An Informational Brief About the Importance of Quality STEM Education
- RealClearEducation: The National STEM Teacher Shortage Threatens Future Prosperity
- Getting Smart: Science Holds the Promise of a Better Future
- The 74: Employers Must Take the Lead to Build the STEM Workforce of the Future
- Education Post: Real Educational Equity Isn’t Going to Just Happen in Schools
- The Hill: It Takes a Community to Stop the Summer Learning Slide
- Phoenix Business Journal: STEM Focus Needed for Phoenix Workforce
- Arizona Capitol Times: Our Science Standards Must be Based on Fact, Not Ideology
