November
SCIENCE TO THE EXTREME
November rolled in with serious style as Orlando Science Center hosted a skating takeover for our most recent Community Party Showcase Day with an emphasis on the math and science in extreme sports
Entrance A transformed into a live-action physics lab thanks to the skaters from Galactic G Skateshop, which is celebrating 30 years in the Orlando community The skaters were science in motion, and guests had the chance to see flip tricks, grinds, and freestyle moves up close and personal
Inside the building, Skate Bud, a local nonprofit making skateboarding accessible for all, hosted hands-on “Anatomy of a Skateboard” sessions and helped guests safely find their balance on real boards
Public Programs and Catalyst Youth Volunteers helped to create “Skatepark Island,” a collaborative cardboard skatepark where guests designed and tested fingerboard ramps, rails, halfpipes, and more
If you weren’t able to see the action over the weekend, the Science Store is selling Orlando Science Center branded fingerboards so you can continue shredding and pushing physics to the extreme
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OSC UPDATES OF THE MONTH
Thanks-For-Giving
The 26th Annual Thanks-for-Giving event will take place on Friday, November 14 at 11:30am in Founders Room (drop-in times are 11:30 am –1:30 pm)
We’ll have a great spread of turkey, mashed potatoes/gravy, vegetables, and drinks catered. Vegetarian options will be available.
Keep an eye out for an email with more information!
November Break Camps
OSC will be hosting Break Camps on Monday, November 24 through Wednesday, November 26. Just a few reminders:
You can reach the Camp Team on radio channel 7.
The Clubhouse will be closed to the public from 7:00am - 9:30am and 3:30pm - 5:30pm.
If you need to enter the Clubhouse during these times, please check-in with an Education staff member.
The Clubhouse and SDC bathrooms are CAMPER ONLY No staff are permitted to use these bathrooms during Break Camps
Bathrooms that are for campers only will be clearly marked, looked for the signs!
Jason Anderson
Maiya Baker
Dylan Bartley
Zak Battla
Evette Berardi-Cox
Ella Binyam
Mac Bodden
Mary Cloer
Grace Crissy
Mona de Torres
Kloe Delgado
Sharlene Figueroa
Dom Fitze
Alyssa Flores
Jillian Gelfand
Yami Gonzalez
Jazlyn Griffiths
Beth Hall
SPARKS
Tori Hanna
Caprice High
Katie Hodges
Mandy Holden
Stephen Holt
Kevin Horan
Jill Johnson-Collier
Suzanne Kluegel
Kirby Lee
Madeline Lewis
Sky Lindeman
Zachary Mailhot
Andrianna Mcleod
Analiese Melendez
Christie Miga
Valentine Murphy
Annabelle Neijenhuis
Cory Owens
Abby Palmer
Amanda Paneque
Angelisse Perez
Natalie Ratzke
Benjamin Robb
Sol Roldan-Sissa
Max Salazar
Victoria Salinger
Chrissy Schreiber
Hannah Sigler
Camille Sly
Austin Smith
Mercedes Suttles
Helen Tillem
Elizabeth Tyson
Jenny Volz
Ali Walminski
Patrick Walsh
Shannon Zimmerman
BENJAMIN ROBB
Ben received multiple nominations for Star of the Month, but each of them complimented his positive attitude, professionalism, and eagerness to help.
One of his nominations reads, "No matter how hectic the day, he greets each guest and staff member with a genuine smile, transforming a simple check-in into a wonderful experience "
Ben has created strong relationships with fellow staff members, and his willingness to go above and beyond stands out.
Another nomination says that "his customer service skills are legendary” and “his kindness is outstandingly awesome.”
Thank you, Ben!
NOVEMBER
ASTRONOMY MONTH
Strap in and prepare for liftoff, get ready for hands-on engineering missions and cosmic challenges that you’ll find out of this world!
NOV 8 SAT Storytime Cinema “ET”
NOV 1 & 2 SAT & SUN Bank of America Weekend NOV 1 SAT Community Partner Showcase Day NOV 27 THU OSC is Closed
11 TUE Veterans Day Wreath Ceremon
Solar Saturday NOV 8 SAT Dinos in Lights Begins
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NOV 24 - 26 MON - WED Break Camp NOV 14 FRI Thanks-For-Giving NOV 15 & 16 SAT & SUN Astro Fest
COMMUNITY COMMENTS
Each time we visit, my toddler learns how to engage with the exhibits in new ways. It's wonderful to see her learning in real time!
Staffatthe Coffee Spotaresopleasantandengaging. They are so awesome!
Wetrulyappreciateallthework andplanningtheOSCteamhas puttogethertobringussuchfun experiences.
The world needs science now more than ever and I'm thrilled to have such a fantastic center nearby to bring my family
Our field trip was filled with engaging science stations, everything was beyond expectations.
ThestaffinTheHivearegreat atgreetingandengagingwith guests!
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In November 2000, the International Space Station (ISS) welcomed its first long-term crew, marking the beginning of continuous human presence in space. This milestone launched a new era of global collaboration in science and exploration.
Since then, astronauts from around the world have conducted thousands of experiments aboard the ISS. The station has become a vital platform for testing technologies needed for future missions to the Moon and Mars, while also fostering peaceful international cooperation in space. Its legacy continues to shape the future of spaceflight and discovery.
November marks Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples to science, culture, and environmental stewardship.
Dr. Cynthia-Lou Coleman, a member of the Osage Nation and a professor of environmental sciences at Portland State
University, researches the intersection of Indigenous knowledge systems and Western science, particularly in the areas of water quality and land restoration
Dr Coleman advocates for the inclusion of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in environmental American policy, emphasizing that Indigenous communities have long practiced sustainable management of resources which are rooted in observation, respect, and reciprocity for not only the Earth, but also communities of people.
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TEK is an evolving body of knowledge For example, many tribes use controlled burns to manage forests and grasslands, a practice now recognized by ecologists for its role in preventing wildfires and promoting biodiversity
Dr.Cynthia-LouColeman, PortlandStateUniversity