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L.I. Science Center’s robotics students have strong showing at regional events
The point of the program is to “get the next generation of engineers and scientists into the pipeline," said L.I. Science Center robotics coach Chris Pinkenburg, a physicist at Brookhaven National Lab.
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Aguiar criticizes L.I. Science Center president and, citing lack of progress, says town is having site appraised for possible eminent...
Supervisor Yvette Aguiar criticized the Long Island Science Center's president this week, alleging he delayed the development of a new museum on East Main Street and secretly trying to sell the property.
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Downtown Riverhead projects land more than $3.3 million in county grant funding
A downtown parking garage and a new Long Island Science Center museum were among four projects in downtown Riverhead that were awarded a total $3.35 million in Suffolk County grant funding.
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What comes next for Long Island Science Center, after being passed over for $1M Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant?
“We were very, very surprised," said L.I. Science Center President Larry Oxman. “I don’t know the outcome. We really haven’t figured out where we go from here.”
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‘Crime Lab’ – Free online STEM classes offered by L.I. Science Center
Participants investigate a crime scene using techniques of fingerprinting, chromatography and various clues.
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Restless kids at home? L.I. Science Center offers free online STEM class March 25
Why do ships float? The science of density and buoyancy comes alive with demonstrations and hands-on activities using a water tank in the L.I. Science Center's online STEM class March 25.
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Main Street to get a ‘heart transplant,’ supervisor says, unveiling plans for town square and new, expanded L.I. Science Center
Plans for a riverfront town square in the heart of downtown adjoining a new and vastly expanded Long Island Science Center were rolled out today at the science centers temporary quarters in Summerwind Square.
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Long Island Science Center buying former Swezey’s building on East Main Street
The science center's new location will include more than 6,000-square-feet of exhibition space, a new dedicated MakerSpace, and four classrooms.
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Long Island Science Center launches 3D printing and design program
The Long Island Science Center is offering a 3D printing and design program for elementary and middle school children, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Long Island Community Foundation.
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Spend an evening with a panel of forensic experts Saturday at the Vail-Leavitt
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a real-life crime scene investigator or medical examiner tasked with solving deadly, sometimes gruesome crimes?