Boston Children's Museum

National Grid and Boston Children's Museum Select Six Afterschool Programs for Pilot STEAM Program

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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BOSTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National Grid and Boston Children's Museum have selected six afterschool programs as pilot locations for the launch of a community learning model centered on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM). This partnership, which kicked off at an event today in Lynn, will foster vibrant learning opportunities by providing professional development and support to 40 afterschool educators serving more than 300 children ages three to seven.

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  • "A STEAM education is critical to the work we do at National Grid," said Alisha Collins, Director, Community Impact & Engagement at National Grid.
  • With a $550,000 commitment from National Grid, the program will continue over the next three years in additional cities within National Grid service territories.
  • Since 2006, National Grid has played an integral role in furthering the Museum's STEAM efforts.
  • "As the Museum remains committed to promoting STEAM education and empowering community through dynamic learning, I look forward to continuing our work with National Grid and the organizations that are helping to build this exciting program," said Carole Charnow, President & CEO, Boston Children's Museum.

Boston Children's Museum Awarded $100,000 Grant from Lilly Endowment

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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BOSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum has recently received a $100,000 planning grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the Museum in deepening and expanding the work in fostering character development in young children.

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  • BOSTON, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum has recently received a $100,000 planning grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the Museum in deepening and expanding the work in fostering character development in young children.
  • The premise of fostering character already underpins nearly every project and initiative undertaken by Boston Children's Museum.
  • The planning grant, awarded to 20 museums, will extend for one year and allows participating museums to explore and learn more about character development and contemplate ways to incorporate character development into museum activities.
  • Through the grant, Boston Children's Museum will seek to answer a series of questions with the intention to enhance its character development work and define a clear vision for what a next phase implementation grant would entail.

National Grid and Boston Children's Museum Launch Partnership to Bring STEAM to Afterschool Programs Across Massachusetts

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In celebration of Massachusetts STEM week, National Grid is pleased to announce a new three-year community partnership with Boston Children's Museum to create a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) program for afterschool educators, focused on communities that have been historically underrepresented in the STEM field.

Key Points: 
  • Boston Children's Museum invites children and families to engage in STEAM challenges, use tools, and develop skills every day.
  • Thank you to National Grid and Boston Children's Museum for their continued support of our community."
  • "Boston Children's Museum invites children and families to engage in STEAM challenges, use tools, and develop skills every day.
  • These STEAM activities provide opportunities for hands-on, open-ended explorations that ignite imaginations," said Carole Charnow, President & CEO of Boston Children's Museum.

Greenberg Traurig's Joshua I. Rudawitz Elected President's Council at Boston Children's Museum Board Member

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Joshua I. Rudawitz, an Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office, has been elected as a President's Council at Boston Children's Museum board member. As a member, Rudawitz will support the museum's mission and vision by ensuring and establishing adequate resources, promoting effective organizational planning, and enhancing the museum's public image and outreach as ambassador. Rudawitz's responsibilities also include attending the board annual meeting, attending and/or hosting museum events, joining task forces or committees to help achieve the museum's active goals, and providing meaningful financial support through various donation efforts.

Key Points: 
  • Joshua I. Rudawitz, an Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office, has been elected as a President's Council at Boston Children's Museum board member.
  • BOSTON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Joshua I. Rudawitz , an Intellectual Property (IP) & Technology associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Boston office , has been elected as a President's Council at Boston Children's Museum board member.
  • As a member, Rudawitz will support the museum's mission and vision by ensuring and establishing adequate resources, promoting effective organizational planning, and enhancing the museum's public image and outreach as ambassador.
  • Rudawitz's responsibilities also include attending the board annual meeting, attending and/or hosting museum events, joining task forces or committees to help achieve the museum's active goals, and providing meaningful financial support through various donation efforts.

Boston Children's Museum Supports Massachusetts STEM Week with the CreatedBy Festival 2023

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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BOSTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum is again supporting Massachusetts STEM Week with its 5th hands-on CreatedBy Festival 2023. The festival will highlight the inspirational work of local artists, technologists, innovators, and creative do-ers! The CreatedBy Festival will be held on Sunday, October 22.

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  • Family Focused Resource Festival Offers the Opportunity for Hands-on Explorations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math
    BOSTON, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum is again supporting Massachusetts STEM Week with its 5th hands-on CreatedBy Festival 2023.
  • Massachusetts STEM Week is a statewide effort to boost the interest, awareness, and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education and employment opportunities and complements the in-school experiences happening in the Commonwealth beyond STEM week.
  • Boston Children's Museum is welcoming students from local elementary schools and programs for field trips to experience a miniature version of the CreatedBy Festival.
  • Corporations interested in sponsoring the CreatedBy Festival should email [email protected]
    The CreatedBy Festival content is free with paid Museum admission.

Summer of Math: Interactive Math Adventure Trail Launches at Boston Children's Museum

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In an exciting collaboration to boost math education, Boston Children's Museum is teaming up with MathTalk to launch a brand-new MathTrail — an outdoor math adventure designed to unleash a "Mathsplosion" in the Greater Boston community. Spanning the Harborwalk outside the Museum, the interactive trail brings the enchanting world of math to life in a whole new way.

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  • Spanning the Harborwalk outside the Museum, the interactive trail brings the enchanting world of math to life in a whole new way.
  • "We are happy to bring interactivity to life through this trail at Boston Children's Museum," said Omo Moses, Founder, MathTalk.
  • "Boston Children's Museum has been an excellent partner in this endeavor, sharing our passion for igniting a love for math in young minds.
  • The trail is the first of four math adventures set to launch this Summer, marking the expansion of MathTalk's mission to ignite a passion for math through a summer full of interactive learning experiences in the heart of Greater Boston and beyond.

Five AI applications to create a more inclusive world

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a controversial debate when dealing with AI due to its potential risks.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a controversial debate when dealing with AI due to its potential risks.
  • Its proper application could create a more inclusive world, with fewer barriers.
  • However, a survey for the European Disability Forum has revealed that 50% fear that emerging technologies may cause discrimination.
  • They pointed out five applications of AI to create a more inclusive world.

Boston Children's Museum Awarded $300,000 Grant from Yawkey Foundation for Access & Outreach Initiatives

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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BOSTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum has received a $300,000 grant from the Yawkey Foundation to provide programs and activities that strengthen and scale the Museum's commitment to community outreach and engagement.

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  • BOSTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum has received a $300,000 grant from the Yawkey Foundation to provide programs and activities that strengthen and scale the Museum's commitment to community outreach and engagement.
  • "The Yawkey Foundation has been a longstanding supporter of the Museum for over 30 years," said Carole Charnow, President & CEO.
  • "This major grant will have a dramatic impact on the Museum's ability to bring our programs to more children and families.
  • The Yawkey Foundation has supported Boston Children's Museum with more than $6.3 million over three decades, beginning in 1993.

Boston Children's Museum Announces "Summer of Creativity"

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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BOSTON, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum invites families to stretch their creative talents this summer! Throughout July and August, the Museum will offer experiences designed to harness the power of ideas, possibilities, and making as children and families explore what it means to be creative. Themed programs, activities, and a Summer Carnival will encourage every Museum visitor to explore their creative side.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum invites families to stretch their creative talents this summer!
  • Themed programs, activities, and a Summer Carnival will encourage every Museum visitor to explore their creative side.
  • The Museum welcomes all to create, play, make believe, and fantasize, all of which inspire joy and wonder while empowering visitors to visualize and problem solve.
  • The Museum is open Monday through Sunday from July 3 until September 4 in two time slots 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:30-4:30pm.

Boston Children's Museum Announces Visual Artists for Poster Design Commission

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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BOSTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum announces the visual artists selected to participate in the inaugural KidStage Theater poster design mini-commission. KidStage is a kid-sized theater designed to introduce children to the world of performing arts, giving them the chance to experience the wonders of the stage. Actors, musicians, dancers, and Museum staff can often be found in KidStage performing theater shows, singing songs, playing music, dancing, and inviting visitors to join in.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum announces the visual artists selected to participate in the inaugural KidStage Theater poster design mini-commission.
  • Since reopening after the pandemic, the Museum has focused on bringing many new programs to the theater showcasing more artists and organizations.
  • These newly commissioned posters are intended to display the increased depth and breadth of the experiences offered in KidStage.
  • "We are delighted to showcase the original work of these talented artists outside our KidStage Theater," said Carole Charnow, Museum President & CEO.