Author: ReadingScienceCenter

Reading Science Center Announces New Director of Educational Programming

“We are excited to welcome Egon Cools on board at the Reading Science Center. He will bring his own energy, creativity, and spark to the position of Director of Educational Programming,” says Executive Director Ralia Vardaxis. “He is a familiar face to the STEM community in Greater Reading through his programs at the Reading Public Library and brings leadership credentials as an educator from the Mary Francis Bachmann School in Lancaster. We look forward to introducing Egon to our many community partners.”

Journey of Growth for Asteroid Amara through Sisters in STEM

For seventh grader Asteroid Amara, this year marks an exciting milestone in her Sisters in STEM (SIS) experience as she takes on the role of Big SIS. Her involvement with SIS began in 2021, when she joined the program as a curious fourth grader. Designed for girls in grades 4 through 6, SIS is a […]

Reading Science Center Awarded $175,500 Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit to Double Education Space

Reading, PA – The Reading Science Center is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $175,500 Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Tax Credit through Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration. Through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, NAP fosters partnerships between nonprofit organizations and businesses to revitalize distressed communities and support low-income populations. […]

Big SIS

Reading, PA – There are girls who have been part of Sisters in STEM (SIS) for the last three years, spanning their fourth through sixth grade school years. A number of these participants have asked to form a “Big SIS” component so they can share their experiences with the younger girls and act as mentors […]