CENTC, Pacific Science Center to Develop Exhibit for International Year of Chemistry

CENTC is pleased to announce that we have received funding from the National Science Foundation to collaborate with the Pacific Science Center in Seattle and create an exhibit for the International Year of Chemistry. This project builds upon the Science Center’s NSF-funded “Portal to the Public” initiative that engages scientists in direct contact with museum visitors of all ages. Pacific Science Center staff and CENTC researchers will work together to develop content for hands-on activities highlighting current CENTC research and the need for development of new catalytic chemical processes to meet the needs of society.  The exhibit is scheduled to launch on Mole Day, October 23, 2011.

The Pacific Science Center opened during the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, becoming the first U.S. museum founded as a science and technology center. The Science Center welcomes nearly one million children and adult visitors each year. To learn more about the Science Center visit http://www.pacsci.org/.