Connect with Curiosity


Dear Saint Louis Science Center Friends,

As I write this, we are approaching halfway through 2021. We are more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and I’m encouraged with the progress the world continues to see in the fight against the virus. With every vaccine announcement and every vaccine administered we are seeing science at work, and it is truly something special to watch.

I’d like to offer a heartfelt thank you, as always, to our members, donors and community. Your continued support for the Science Center mission not only drives me and the entire Science Center team to provide excellent experiences to you and our guests, but it also enables us to continue that mission for decades to come. Science never stops, and thanks to you, neither do we.

This issue of NewScience is also special in a couple of ways. First, you may be holding it. We have returned to physical copies of the magazine, while also keeping many of the features of the digital edition available as well. Second, this issue contains many memories and insights from our team members from throughout the Oakland Building’s 30-year history. I am inspired by the team’s touching (and sometimes surprising) moments as they’ve welcomed our community each day to discover the wonder of science.

Inside this issue of NewScience you’ll find a wealth of stories, including news about First Fridays and our incredible limited-time special exhibition, Mummies of the World. If you haven’t yet, I encourage you to see it and be amazed at both the rich history on display and the interesting ways that science allows us to uncover it. You’ll also take a look at a team of St. Louis science professionals who are keeping us safe from vector-borne diseases. And with the summer weather, it’s a perfect time to come explore some exciting new updates in our GROW Gallery, including the installation of our new Root Towers exhibit.

Finally, read about the Youth Exploring Science (YES) Program’s teens in the aerospace component as they work with professional instructors to go hands-on with aviation, as well as exciting developments in our growing Esports Program, including details on how our YES Teens are playing a key role.

We have so much to share with our St. Louis community. It’s a perfect time to discover something new at the Science Center.

Sincerely,

Todd Bastean
President & CEO


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