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There is always something happening at the Science Station. Below you can view recent announcements regarding Science Station events and activities.Science of Firefighting DisplayThe Science Station and the Central Fire Station have partnered to present a display of artifacts and clothing related to the science of firefighting. Located in the lobby, this display is representative of the larger collection of artifacts on display at the Central Fire Station.
Posted On February 26, 2008 |  | Future City DisplayThe Science Station is hosting the work of Harding Middle School students with the display of their Future City project. The mission of the National Engineers Week Future City Competition is to provide a fun and exciting educational engineering program for seventh- and eighth-grade students that combines a stimulating engineering challenge with a "hands-on" application to present their vision of a city of the future.Posted On February 26, 2008 |  | Solar Car on ExhibitThe Science Station has the PrISUm Spectrum Solar Vehicle currently on display. Forty Iowa State University students contributed to designing and building the Spectrum Solar Car. A team of 18 students worked as support crew for the 2003 American Solar Challenge race from Chicago, Illinois to Los Angeles, California along Route 66, a 2,247 mile event.
The welded aluminum frame and honeycomb carbon fiber composite body weighs 550 pounds without the driver. 2,564 solar cells produce 3.7 volts each and together form an 80 volt solar array. 494 lithium polymer batteries couple to create a 92 volt battery with a capacity of 5.2 kilowatts. Maximum power outputs include a solar array of 1,400 watts (1.9 horse power) and an electric motor with 7,500 watts (10 horse power). On a sunny day, the top speed of 72 mph can be maintained for about 2 hours. On a cloudy day, a speed of 35 mph can be maintained for about 5 hours (175 miles). A dead battery can be fully charged in roughly 8 hours of sunshine.
Posted On February 26, 2008 |  | Special Programs for 3-5 Year Olds: Our Buggy Friends!Come learn about insects in the current Spring series. If you have a 3-5 year old, bring him/her for a series of special programming that builds a strong adult/child learning relationship. Programs meet once a week for a four week series. For fees and registration information, call 319 363 4629 x 107.Posted On January 30, 2008 | | March and April Scout Workshops at the Science StationLet the Science Station Educators help your Scouts fulfill their badge requirements the hassle-free and fun way! One session will complete all requirements for one Webelos pin or Brownie Girl Scout Try-It Badge. Upcoming sessions include:
March 4,5,6,8,11,12,13 Webelos Pin: Scientist
March 25, 26, 27, April 1, 2, 3, 5, Webelos Pin: Geologist
March 15
Brownie Badge-O-Rama: Movers & Science Wonders
March 29
Brownie Badge-O-Rama: Science in Action & Numbers and Shapes
Troops, packs, dens or individual Scouts are welcome to register. Also, ask about our special Scout Camp Overnights available at the Science Station! For more information and to check on fees and availability, please call 319.363.4629 ext. 106.
Posted On January 30, 2008 | | Watch the Science Station Grow!The Science Station has reworked and renovated many existing exhibits and is approaching the final planning stages for several new exhibits…a major hands-on exhibit specifically for pre-schoolers, an exhibit featuring the science involved in the reporting of the news and a new weather exhibit. Details will soon be
announced…plus photos of the construction will be placed on the website! Bookmark the website and Stay Tuned! www.sciencestation.org
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