Science East
 Science East was located in the former York County Jail from 1999 to 2024. | |
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| Established | 1994 |
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| Location | Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Type | Science education organization |
| Website | Official website |
Science East is a charitable science education organization based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Founded in 1994, it provides science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education through school programs, travelling exhibits, a portable digital planetarium, teacher professional learning, workshops, and community outreach throughout New Brunswick.[1] From 1999 until 2024, Science East operated an interactive science centre in the former York County Jail in downtown Fredericton.[2]
History
[edit]Science East was founded in 1994 as New Brunswick's first interactive science centre.[3] In 1999, it relocated to the former York County Jail, a historic building constructed in 1842. The science centre combined interactive exhibits with interpretation of the building's history.[4]
Over time, the organization expanded its activities beyond the museum by offering curriculum-linked school programs, travelling exhibits, STEM workshops, teacher professional learning, summer camps, and outreach programs across New Brunswick.[5]
In February 2024, Science East temporarily closed its museum because of financial and operational challenges while continuing province-wide educational programming.[6]
In July 2024, the organization announced plans to sell the York County Jail property to help secure its long-term future and pursue a new permanent science centre.[7] The property was sold later that year, and Science East relocated to temporary offices while continuing its outreach programming.[8]
Programs
[edit]Science East delivers science education programs throughout New Brunswick, including classroom workshops, travelling exhibits, STEM activity kits, public science events, teacher professional learning, and outreach programming. The organization also operates a portable digital planetarium that brings astronomy programming to schools and communities across the province.[9]
Science East presents public events including March Break SciFest in partnership with community organizations.[10][11]
Affiliations
[edit]The museum is affiliated with the Canadian Museums Association and the Virtual Museum of Canada.
References
[edit]- ↑ "Science East closes its doors to the public amid financial pressures". CBC News. 17 February 2024.
- ↑ "Science East". Association Heritage New Brunswick.
- ↑ "Science East". Association Heritage New Brunswick.
- ↑ "Science East". Association Heritage New Brunswick.
- ↑ "Science East closes its doors to the public amid financial pressures". CBC News. 17 February 2024.
- ↑ "Science East closes its doors to the public amid financial pressures". CBC News. 17 February 2024.
- ↑ "Science East faces uncertain future as it considers selling historic home". CBC News. 18 July 2024.
- ↑ "Science East building sold after museum closure". CBC News. 11 September 2024.
- ↑ "Science East". Science East.
- ↑ "Science East Presents March Break SciFest". Downtown Fredericton.
- ↑ "March Break SciFest presented by Science East". Fredericton Capital Region.
External links
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