Members of the Saint Louis Science Center’s Curie Society gathered at the museum in August for an exclusive afternoon celebrating their generous commitment to sparking curiosity through the Science Center’s mission to inspire everyone to be curious and engaged in science. Named for renowned and Nobel Prize-winning scientist Marie Curie—whose work in atomic elements, radioactivity, and chemistry left an enduring legacy of scientific impact—the Science Center’s Curie Society recognizes supporters who leave their own legacy by inspiring future generations through planned giving. Guests enjoyed lunch with Science Center President and CEO Ray Vandiver, where he shared updates on Science Center achievements, collaborative planning, and the framework upon which his vision will unfold. Following lunch, the Curie Society members gathered inside Boeing Hall for a guided tour of the Science Center’s summer special exhibition, POMPEII: THE EXHIBITION. Led by Kaylia Eskew, Manager of Special Exhibitions and Featured Experiences, and Amie Green, a member of the Special Exhibitions team who has worked at the real Pompeii site, the attendees were treated to up-close looks at exhibition artifacts, in-depth details about the city of Pompeii, and more. “We have always enjoyed the Science Center and Planetarium and were so happy to see how highly it is rated,” say Curie Society members Larry and Marlene Lewis. “We are also so impressed with the plans for the Science Center. And what a wonderful tour!” Thank you to everyone who attended our Curie Society lunch and tour! See photos from the day below.
Leave a legacy of impact through the Curie Society. Whether through a bequest, trust, real estate, or other giving options, you can leave your own legacy of impact through planned giving. Explore the many ways to make a planned gift that is right for you at slsc.org/planned-giving. If you have included the Science Center in your estate giving plans, or wish to learn more about these opportunities, please call Bobby Sanderson at 314.289.4462.
