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Donors, supporters, and philanthropic partners of the Science Center gathered on Thursday, October 27, for a special VIP reception featuring the Science Center’s latest special exhibition, Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall.
Featuring themed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, the event celebrated the new special exhibition and served as a thank you for the philanthropic supporters helping make the Science Center’s mission possible.
Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall allows guests to experience the remarkable story of Dr. Goodall’s pioneering life in STEAM, inviting people of all ages to learn about Dr. Goodall’s life and continuing work through interactive and immersive experiences.
Read about Dr. Goodall’s recent visit to the Science Center here.
To complement the Becoming Jane exhibition, primatologists from Washington University and the Saint Louis Zoo brought photos and informational materials, as well as a replica termite mound to demonstrate primates’ tool-using skills. Guests had the opportunity to talk with the primatology experts, learn about primate conservation, and hear the latest research into primates and their behavior.
The primatologists even kicked off the event by performing a “pant-hoot,” a vocalization used by chimpanzees to communicate.
Todd Bastean, President & CEO of the Science Center, welcomed the attendees. “The Science Center is thrilled to welcome our philanthropic partners to celebrate our newest special exhibition,” Bastean said. “It honors the contributions Dr. Jane Goodall has made throughout her career to advancing science and highlights the importance of sustainability and conservation.”
“The Science Center is so proud to serve the St. Louis region with engaging and immersive STEAM experiences like Becoming Jane,” said Amy Martin, Senior Director of Individual Giving, Membership, and Events. “And we are so grateful to our philanthropic partners and supporters for helping us bring STEAM experiences like this to our St. Louis community.”
See more photos of the event from Ladue News here.
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Support from donors, Science Center members, and Supporting-level members is instrumental in helping the Science Center continue offering connections to science for everyone in our region. If you’d like to show additional support for our mission, please consider donating to the Science Center’s Annual Fund, becoming a member, or becoming a Supporting-level member.
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