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ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER INVESTS IN GROWING A TALENTED WORKFORCE

Local Science Center Will Grow Its Team Of Staff Scientists.

February 20, 2024 – Phoenix, AZ  – To expand its role as a center for science and informal STEM education, Arizona Science Center will grow its team with the addition of 12 Senior & Staff Scientist positions and a Director of Tribal Relations & Native American Engagement.

The Senior & Staff Scientist roles will focus on improving programming and exhibits, delivering high-quality visitor experiences, and connecting the science center with the State’s growing STEM-related industries, making Arizona Science Center a destination of choice and leader in informal science education. The new staff roles will focus on biology, astronomy and astrophysics, chemistry and physics and computer science and technology. 

In addition, one of the Strategic Priorities for Arizona Science Center is to raise its profile and presence throughout Arizona. The new Director of Tribal Relations & Native American Engagement will lead initiatives to strengthen relationships with the State's 22 Native American communities and Native American people, promote cultural awareness, and collaborate on programs to enrich all communities and audiences through science.  

“This workforce expansion is one of the biggest investments in attracting and developing top talent. The growth brings a new level of science education and STEM programming to Arizona students, educators and community members," stated Guy Labine, The Hazel A. Hare President & CEO of Arizona Science Center. “This investment, supported by our Board of Trustees, signals our focus on improving our impact and having a statewide presence.” 

Since its inception in 1984, Arizona Science Center has been a place of boundless curiosity and intrigue, where guests of all ages have immersed themselves in the fascinating world of science, culture, and life beyond our planet. Throughout that time, the Science Center has welcomed 10 million guests and three million students on field trips. In addition to the countless hours inside Arizona Science Center, over one million students and educators have received Science on Wheels programs in classrooms and communities. Plus, more than 50,000 educators have received STEM training, support, and resources. Arizona Science Center has also provided 30,000 kids and teens with CAMP INNOVATION throughout Arizona.

Arizona Science Center is committed to lifelong learning, valuing both the public programs available to the community and a commitment to its staff’s professional and personal development. By fostering curiosity through educational programs, exhibitions, camps, and beyond, Arizona Science Center is excited to unveil the extraordinary through these new roles and additional initiatives in the future.

For more information about the new roles or to apply, please see here. For information on Arizona Science Center, visit www.azscience.org. 

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About Arizona Science Center 

The mission of Arizona Science Center is to inspire, educate, and engage curious minds through science. The Center, located at 600 E. Washington Street in downtown Phoenix, features more than 300 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, a range of interactive online science content, the state-of-the-art Dorrance Planetarium, and the five-story Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater, and exciting science programs for people of all ages. CREATE at Arizona Science Center®, adjacent to the main building, is a 6,500-square-foot community maker space that provides workshops, including 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, and sewing. Arizona Science Center offers programs for all ages, including CAMP INNOVATION, Teen programs, Professional Development and Learning for Educators, and so much more. To learn more or to reserve tickets, visit azscience.org or call 602.716.2000.

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