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September Was Full STEAM Ahead!
New connections, creative challenges and big ideas for the future. September brought plenty of reasons to be excited at the Schroeder Family Exploreum!
We welcomed students and families for our Destination Imagination informational meeting, hosted MOSO CAPS students and welcomed marketing intern Karrah, shared hands-on discovery at Prairie Day, and received help from Ozark Christian College volunteers preparing our space for what’s ahead.
Behind the scenes, our Education & Exhibits Committee continued planning the Exploreum’s next phases, while Turkey Trot preparations picked up speed. We also shared three new blog stories to keep your curiosity going beyond your visit!
Here’s a look at September’s highlights and how you can get involved. |
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Big Imaginations. Bright Beginnings.
Our September 26 Destination Imagination informational meeting brought together students, parents and DI alumni for an exciting start to our partnership with Missouri Destination Imagination.
We recruited two Team Managers, connected with potential corporate sponsors and welcomed students from Webb City, Carl Junction, Joplin and homeschool families who have committed to teams.
Destination Imagination combines STEAM learning with creative challenges that help students build teamwork, confidence and problem-solving skills.
As Lauren shared, this partnership “gives students the creative freedom to fail safely and explore new areas of interest.”
What’s next? Lauren and the Team Managers will contact parents to arrange meetings. Students will meet their teammates and choose the challenge they’ll compete in this year.
Students can still sign up to join a team!
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You Voted. Curiosity Won!
The Exploreum won a $500 donation from Nathan Eddy’s American Family Insurance agency, Eddy Insurance LLC, through its community voting opportunity!
These funds will support a Destination Imagination team, helping area students put their creativity to work.
Thank you to everyone who nominated, voted, commented and shared. And thank you to Nathan and his team for giving our community this opportunity to support local nonprofits! |
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Our Education & Exhibits Committee has been mapping out Phases 2 and 3, visiting science centers for inspiration and planning exhibits and programs that support Missouri learning standards.
Joplin is home to careers in healthcare, manufacturing, trucking, technology and more. We want kids to explore those possibilities through hands-on experiences that reflect the people and industries right here in our region.
As our South Wing capital campaign moves forward, we’re looking for partners to help bring the next exhibits to life.
Could your business help spark a child’s next big idea?
Neely and Alaina would love to give you a tour, share our vision and talk about exhibit sponsorships and other ways to support the campaign.
Contact us to schedule a tour:
neely@exploreumjoplin.org
alaina@exploreumjoplin.org
Thank you to our Education & Exhibits Committee for the time, thought and creativity you’re putting into the Exploreum’s future!
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Make Turkey Trot a Thanksgiving Tradition
Gather your flock for a morning of movement, community and giving back. Learn more about the 15th Annual Joplin Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run, benefiting hands-on STEAM learning at the Exploreum.
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| Read the Turkey Trot Story |
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5 STEAM Careers You May Not Have Heard Of
A STEAM career can take you somewhere unexpected! Explore possibilities beyond the familiar scientist, doctor or computer programmer and discover where science, technology, engineering, art and math can lead.
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Destination Imagination Comes to the Exploreum
Creative thinking meets teamwork! Learn about our partnership with Missouri Destination Imagination and how this program gives students opportunities to imagine, collaborate and tackle new challenges.
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| Learn About Destination Imagination |
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You can now host birthday parties and after-hours events at the Exploreum!
Celebrate in a space built for curiosity, creativity and discovery. Email Neely at neely@exploreumjoplin.org to learn about availability and options. |
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Thank You for Helping Curiosity Grow |
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Whether you visited, volunteered, voted, shared a post or helped us plan what’s next, you were part of September’s momentum.
Come explore the North Wing, bring someone who hasn’t visited yet and keep dreaming with us. There’s so much more ahead! |
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Keep Exploring With Us! Stay Connected with the Exploreum!
Follow our social channels above for the latest news, events and Exploreum fun. Have a question or want to connect?
Email Neely at neely@exploreumjoplin.org. |
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