http://impression5.org RSS feeds for Impression 5 60 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/17/How-I-spent-my-summer-vacation.aspx#Comments 0 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=145&ModuleID=532&ArticleID=17 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=17&PortalID=0&TabID=145 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/17/How-I-spent-my-summer-vacation.aspx Volunteers are a big part of the Impression 5 community. They devote a lot of their personal time to helping visitors PLAY • CREATE • CHALLENGE, and we're so grateful for all that they do. Vincent spent his summer volunteering at the science center, and he agreed to share his reflections on the experience with us!   David Grund Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:17 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2/Play-water-table.aspx#Comments 0 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=145&ModuleID=532&ArticleID=2 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2&PortalID=0&TabID=145 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2/Play-water-table.aspx As Young Child Operations Coordinator at Impression 5, Miss Allison encourages kids to play, create and challenge themselves every single day. When we asked her to share some stories from our newly renovated First Impression Room, she was more than happy to oblige!   David Grund Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/18/From-the-mouth-of-a-LABS-camper.aspx#Comments 0 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=145&ModuleID=532&ArticleID=18 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=18&PortalID=0&TabID=145 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/18/From-the-mouth-of-a-LABS-camper.aspx With Summer L.A.B.S. wrapping up this week, we're beginning to reflect on what a great science summer it's been. We have some wonderful stories and memories from this summer, and we're not the only ones. L.A.B.S. camper Iliana participated in both of our GO Camps, and she was kind enough to share her thoughts on the experience! David Grund Thu, 30 Aug 2012 06:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:18 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/20/The-New-Bubble-Room.aspx#Comments 0 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=145&ModuleID=532&ArticleID=20 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=20&PortalID=0&TabID=145 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/20/The-New-Bubble-Room.aspx We love new exhibits! That's why we can't wait to open our new Bubble Room, complete with all new activities. Check out some awesome concept sketches by our fantastic design coordinator Steven. David Grund Thu, 23 Aug 2012 06:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:20 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/16/The-many-roles-of-a-LABS-instructor.aspx#Comments 0 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=145&ModuleID=532&ArticleID=16 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=16&PortalID=0&TabID=145 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/16/The-many-roles-of-a-LABS-instructor.aspx With our Summer L.A.B.S. camps wrapping up in the next few weeks, we can begin looking back on a successful season of PLAY • CREATE • CHALLENGE at Impression 5 and the people who made it happen. Our fearless team of L.A.B.S. instructors is a talented and versatile bunch, none more so than Miss Melissa, who was happy to elaborate on the many roles she stepped into this summer.  David Grund Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:16 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/15/Lights-Cameras-Action.aspx#Comments 0 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=145&ModuleID=532&ArticleID=15 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=15&PortalID=0&TabID=145 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/15/Lights-Cameras-Action.aspx All summer long, L.A.B.S. campers have found unique ways to PLAY • CREATE • CHALLENGE as they've explored everything from dinosaurs to robots to rockets to art. And nobody did this better than the Movie Maker campers who explored the science of flim as they created their very own movies!  David Grund Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:15 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/14/Discovering-science-with-Summer-Sprouts.aspx#Comments 0 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=145&ModuleID=532&ArticleID=14 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=14&PortalID=0&TabID=145 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/14/Discovering-science-with-Summer-Sprouts.aspx Summer Sprouts is a science-based playgroup for children ages 2 to 4 to PLAY • CREATE • CHALLENGE as they get their first experience with hands-on science exploration. We asked Young Child Operations Coordinator Allison to tell us about her favorite moments from this summer's sessions. David Grund Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:14 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/13/Community-Partnerships-with-a-Purpose.aspx#Comments 0 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=145&ModuleID=532&ArticleID=13 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=13&PortalID=0&TabID=145 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/13/Community-Partnerships-with-a-Purpose.aspx Impression 5 belongs to an amazing community of partners that help make PLAY • CREATE • CHALLENGE possible every day. Each family that explores our hands-on exhibits is able to do so through the wonderful support of our partners and sponsors. Executive Director Erik explains just how important these community partnerships are to the science center. David Grund Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:13 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/12/Happy-Moon-Day.aspx#Comments 0 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=145&ModuleID=532&ArticleID=12 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=12&PortalID=0&TabID=145 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/12/Happy-Moon-Day.aspx On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon. 42 years later, we are continuing to challenge ourselves toward new discoveries in science. Impression 5 visitors overcome their own challenges as they take their own giant leaps and PLAY CREATE CHALLENGE in the science center. David Grund Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:12 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10/Volunteer-is-a-capitalized-word.aspx#Comments 1 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=145&ModuleID=532&ArticleID=10 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=10&PortalID=0&TabID=145 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/10/Volunteer-is-a-capitalized-word.aspx Volunteers are an important part of the Impression 5 team, helping visitors PLAY • CREATE • CHALLENGE every day at the science center. We asked Volunteer Liaison Marilyn Doty Larson to tell us a bit about how she's seen the volunteer program grow and change over the years and how she hopes to shape the future of the program. David Grund Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:10 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/11/Getting-girls-involved-in-science.aspx#Comments 0 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=145&ModuleID=532&ArticleID=11 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=11&PortalID=0&TabID=145 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/11/Getting-girls-involved-in-science.aspx Have you heard about Impression 5's GO Camps? These Girls Only Summer L.A.B.S. Camps are designed to provide girls with the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and more in a fun, exciting environment! We asked our Director of Innovation and Learning, Micaela, to tell us a bit more about what inspired the camps. As always, she was happy to share her excitement!   David Grund Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:11 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8/From-an-idea-to-the-exhibit-floor.aspx#Comments 0 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=145&ModuleID=532&ArticleID=8 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=8&PortalID=0&TabID=145 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8/From-an-idea-to-the-exhibit-floor.aspx Did you know Impression 5 dreams up nearly all of our own exhibits right inside the science center? We tracked down Steven, our extremely talented Exhibit Designer, to chat about the initial ideas behind the creation of Build Zone. He was happy to share some of the concepts and sketches that set the groundwork for our latest exhibit! David Grund Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:8 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7/How-we-play-create-challenge.aspx#Comments 0 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=145&ModuleID=532&ArticleID=7 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=7&PortalID=0&TabID=145 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7/How-we-play-create-challenge.aspx As Director of Innovation and Learning at Impression 5, Micaela works to develop play, create, challenge experiences for every visitor who comes to the science center. We asked her to share her enthusiasm about PLAY • CREATE • CHALLENGE , and she was more than happy to oblige!   David Grund Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:7 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/6/Sharing-an-experience.aspx#Comments 2 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=145&ModuleID=532&ArticleID=6 http://impression5.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6&PortalID=0&TabID=145 http://impression5.org/About/Blog/tabid/145/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/6/Sharing-an-experience.aspx Impression 5 creates unique experiences, memories, and stories. The new PLAY • CREATE • CHALLENGE blog allows Impression 5 team members, visitors, and partners to share their stories with their science community.   David Grund Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6