Programs offered by the Museum's Center for the Advancement of Science Education are designed to extend the content of the Museum's exhibits through strategies that empower teachers, engage the community and excite students and Museum guests.
Museum officials are available to comment on science education issues and ways to improve student achievement in science. For media inquiries, please contact Julie Parente at (773) 753-6249 or julie.parente(at)msichicago.org.
Press Materials
2013
- Summer Brain Games are Back at MSI!
- MSI Testifies Before Congress on Critical Role Museums Play in Science Education
- MSI Partners With Valparaiso University in Program that Aims to Improve Science Teaching
2012
- Federal Funds Enhance MSI Programs for Teachers, Students
- CPS Students Who Attend on First Day Receive MSI Passes
- Play Summer Brain Games with MSI!
- MSI Honors Students, Teachers, Community Leaders at CASE Event
- MSI Top Field Trip Destination for Third Year in a Row
2011
- Students Introduce Russian Youth Staff to Cutting-Edge Technology in MSI's Fab Lab
- Museum Joins "100KIN10" Movement to Tackle Need for Science and Math Teachers
- MSI Provides Passes for All CPS Students Who Attend on First Day
- Students, Teachers, Community Leaders Honored for Bringing Science to Life
- Museum Honors Northwest Indiana Teachers at Special Event
- NOAA Conference at MSI Highlights New Technology to Discuss Environmental Science
- MSI Partners with NASA, Challenger Learning Centers to Take Students to Mars
- MSI Top Field Trip Destination for School Groups in 2010
2010
- MSI Partners with CPS on First-Day Attendance Incentive
- Teachers, Students Experiment With Cars of the Future
- Museum Honors Students, Teachers for Their Passion for Science
- Museum Announces Funding for Quality Science Teaching Programs
- About the Center for the Advancement of Science Education
- Museum Educator Travels to Antarctica
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- Museum Hours
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- Daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas
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- Getting Here
- Happening Now
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Animal Inside Out
A stunning look inside the animal kingdom from the creators of BODY WORLDS.
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Space Junk
A visually stunning exploration of our planet's perilous ring of orbiting debris.
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Air Racers
Ride along as elite pilots fight for position, wingtip-to-wingtip, in the fastest motor sport.
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- Coming Soon
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Inventive Genius Lecture: Empires of Light
Jill Jonnes discusses the electric clashes between Edison, Tesla and Westinghouse.
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The Wooded Isle and Gardens of the World's Fair
Cathy Maloney discusses the gardens of the World's Fairs and tours the Wooded Isle.
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The Wooded Isle and Gardens of the World's Fair
Cathy Maloney returns to discuss World's Fair gardens and tour the Wooded Isle.
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