2015 was a year of tremendous growth for Kiddie Science. Not only did we work with more schools and more young scientists, we also launched new free programming that was met with incredible enthusiasm. We engaged in exciting new partnerships and collaborations. It was a big year and we're gearing up for so much more. Check out the top 10 Kiddie Science highlights of 2015:
In February, we made our debut at the Central branch of the Brooklyn Public Library with our first free Pop-Up Science workshop. The response was so overwhelming that rather than turn families away, we added an additional impromptu session immediately after the original one. Special thanks to Stop & Shop for sponsoring the workshop!
A grant from Celebrate Urban Birds allowed our local young scientists the opportunity to explore the characteristics of birds and take part in some chilly bird watching in Prospect Park.
The summer of 2015 marked the launch of the Family Science program. The goal of this program is to engage families in exploring science together by bringing parents in as active participants to their child's learning. The 2015 Family Science program was made possible through a STEM grant from Colocation America, a Community Grant from the Brown Rudnick Charitable Foundation, and contributions from supporters like you. Thank you!
Cortelyou Road Radio did a Let's Talk About It segment with Ms. Carmen!
Thanks to the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York and local Brooklyn-based astronomer, Irene Pease, we were able to spend an afternoon learning about the sky and using a solar telescope for some amazing sun gazing. A dozen families joined us at Mount Prospect Park to learn about the sun, what's it's made of, how solar flares affect our planet, and different ways to safely view the sun. It was a wonderful afternoon!
The Kiddie Science Engineering Club was 100% funded through in-kind support from individual supporters just like you! This program launches in January in partnership with the Flatbush Beacon Center in Brooklyn, NY and will be available free of charge to participants.
Thanks to support from the Friends of Greenwood Playground, we returned to Greenwood Playground to present two free, family-friendly science workshops. We learned about the scientific method and the science of bubbles through hands-on exploration for scientists of all ages.
This year, we celebrate continued partnerships with Paradigm Kids, the Ditmas Park Co-op Group, Lark, and Play Kids. We also excitedly began working with the Katmint Learning Initiative in Bed-Stuy and PS 770 The New American Academy.
Our young scientists are the reason we do what we do! We have asked questions, sought answers, and explored topics ranging from physics to human biology, to chemistry, and engineering. To date, we have planted the seeds of science into the hearts and minds of 785 young scientists and counting.
The highlight of our year was YOU. We accomplished far more than we could have imagined possible, and it's all because of you. On behalf of our young scientists and their families, thank you for your incredible support.
