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Empowering Young Minds: Reach for the stars! A Life-Changing Journey in STEM Education Throughout the years, I have been constantly inspired by how much our programs truly change lives. I am thrilled to share an amazing journey that began with a NASA grant in 2022 and culminated in an incredible visit to the Kennedy Space… The post Empowering Young Minds: Reach for the stars! appeared first on Long Island Explorium.

Opening Doors for All: Promoting Educational Equity and Empowering Girls in STEM Thanksgiving is almost here, and I can’t stop thinking about one major issue: why are girls still so underrepresented in STEM? It’s almost 2024, and yet, we’re still seeing far too few girls in science, technology, engineering, and math. It baffles and frustrates… The post Opening Doors for All: Empowering Girls in STEM and Promoting Educational Equity. appeared first on Long Island Explorium.

From Curiosity to Innovation: How the Long Island Explorium Meets STEM Education’s Challenges with Community-Focused Solutions As we celebrate the Long Island Explorium’s 20th anniversary, we reflect on our mission to provide engaging, inclusive, and meaningful STEM education to students and families across Long Island. Since our founding in 2004, we’ve seen the educational landscape… The post Reflections from the Executive Director: appeared first on Long Island Explorium.

* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4/22/24 CONTACT: Lisa Collet Rodriguez Director Digital Media/Marketing Long Island Explorium lisa@longislandexplorium.org https://longislandexplorium.org/ Long Island Explorium Secures Grant to Launch “Summer Sparks: Empowering Futures in STEM” Program in Underserved Communities Port Jefferson, NY — The Long Island Explorium is honored to be one of 10 science centers and museums across the… The post Press Release: Long Island Explorium Secures Grant to Launch “Summer Sparks: Empowering Futures in STEM” Program in Underserved Communities appeared first on Long Island Explorium.

* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2/18/2022 CONTACT: Lisa Collet Rodriguez| Director Digital Media/ Marketing Long Island Explorium lisa@longislandexplorium.org https://longislandexplorium.org/ NASA Selects the Long Island Explorium to Receive the Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) Community Anchor Award. The Long Island Explorium is pleased to announce their selection as a recipient of the NASA… The post Press Release: NASA Selects the Long Island Explorium to Receive the Teams Engaging Affiliated Museums and Informal Institutions (TEAM II) Community Anchor Award. appeared first on Long Island Explorium.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE12/28/2021 CONTACT: Lisa Rodriguez Director Digital Media/ Marketing Long Island Explorium lisa@longislandexplorium.org https://longislandexplorium.org/ The Long Island Explorium, in partnership with Stony Brook University Visual Arts students, presents:  A Visual Dialogue on Environmental Issues. The Long Island Explorium is pleased to announce “A Visual Dialogue on Environmental Issues,”; a digital art exhibit produced in… The post Press Release – A Visual Dialogue Art Exhibit appeared first on Long Island Explorium.

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2/10/2021 CONTACT: Lisa Rodriguez Director Digital Media/ Marketing Long Island Explorium lisa@longislandexplorium.org https://longislandexplorium.org/ THE LONG ISLAND EXPLORIUM AWARDED IF/THEN® Gender Equity Grant.  THE Long Island Explorium is pleased to announce that we have been selected by the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) along with 27 museums from across… The post THE LONG ISLAND EXPLORIUM AWARDED IF/THEN® Gender Equity Grant.  appeared first on Long Island Explorium.

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/30/2020   CONTACT: Lisa Rodriguez Director Digital Media/ Marketing Long Island Explorium lisa@longislandexplorium.org   THE LONG ISLAND EXPLORIUM AWARDED MANY IMLS CARES GRANT “Building Capacity, Creating Sustainability, Growing Accessibility.”   THE Long Island Explorium is pleased to announce that we have been selected by the Museum Association of New York (MANY)… The post THE LONG ISLAND EXPLORIUM AWARDED MANY IMLS CARES GRANT “Building Capacity, Creating Sustainability, Growing Accessibility.” appeared first on Long Island Explorium.