ANNUAL
REPORT
FISCAL YEAR
2012
2013
CATEGORY • ##
F
rom our beginning in the Greenwood-Ashworth Park to our current home as an
anchor on the MLK corridor, the Science Center of Iowa has worked to bring
science to life through interactive exploration. The result is learning that feels more
like discovery and discovery that feels personal and permanent.
Since those early days, the Science Center of Iowa has grown to bring world-class
exhibits, IMAX experiences and learning opportunities to the greater Des Moines
community and the state of Iowa at large. Now, in our 44th year, our mission—to
engage and inspire Iowans along their journey of lifelong science learning—
remains unchanged. The Science Center of Iowa remains dedicated to active,
participatory science discovery.
Dear Friends,
It’s been an incredibly successful year on many fronts at the Science Center of Iowa (SCI). This year was one of best
ever for attendance, and our membership rolls increased significantly. We implemented many new and expanded
STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs that engaged and inspired visitors of all ages, and we
experienced increased financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations. This year, our committed
team of professionals found new ways to create and present complex science programs in more efficient ways.
In September, our Blank IMAX Dome Theater was recognized as the best in the world - receiving the 2013 Best
IMAX Booth-Maximum Image Award in the film-based category. This international award from the Giant Screen
Cinema Association honors an IMAX theater and their projection staff for commitment to presentation excellence.
This is the first time SCI has won this award.
During the first quarter, the Board of Directors and SCI staff completed a new Strategic Plan that charts a visionary
path to future successes. One of the key elements of the plan is a renewed commitment to establishing meaningful
partnerships and collaborations with public and private organizations in our community. SCI has invested heavily this
year in partnerships with STEM education organizations and other nonprofits, working especially closely with the
scientific expertise and passion that is resident in staff at the many science-based companies throughout Iowa.
We’ve learned that our participants want authentic experiences that go beyond standard exhibitions. They want the
excitement of making their own science discoveries, and they want the opportunity to connect with professional
scientists and the work of contemporary science. This year, using proven informal education learning approaches,
SCI responded to meet these needs in many new and innovative ways.
In the new Eureka! Lab and Nano exhibits (pg. 13), participants make their own discoveries by manipulating variables
that result in new and sometimes unexpected outcomes, and through the Portal to the Public program (pg. 6), our
visitors are connecting with professional scientists from within the community.
This year, we partnered with Nationwide Insurance to bring the Spirit of the Season to life in downtown Des
Moines, including offering a free holiday kick-off event (pg. 4). The Meier Berstein Foundation allowed us to reach
underserved youth with accessible new programming, and we responded to the community’s need to engage girls in
STEM careers, solidifing the important of our Girls in Science Initiative (pg. 3).
Last, but certainly not least, the exhibition A T. rex Named Sue (pg. 9) not only satisfied the curiosity of our youngest
visitors, but also engaged visitors of all ages with unique educational content and programming. A year that included
three of the most highly attended Saturdays in the history of SCI clearly illustrates how we responded to the needs of
our community in FY 12-13.
Thank you to all the visitors, partners, collaborators and supporters who were part of one of the best years in SCI
history. Please come see for yourself this new science learning worth celebrating!
Sincerely,
Curt Simmons
President & CEO
A LETTER FROM OUR PRESIDENT • 02
RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY
T
he Science Center of Iowa is a museum... and so much more. For more than 44 years, we have served as an
important gathering place and cornerstone of the community. SCI has become known as a place where people of
all ages can learn, grow and experience science in new and unique ways.
This year, with a renewed focus on our mission – to engage and inspire Iowans along their journey of lifelong science
learning – SCI continues to identify opportunities to connect with the community on timely issues and respond to
those important needs in new ways. In FY 12-13, we identified three particular community needs: Accessibility,
Collaboration and Supporting Girls.
ACCESSIBILITY
COLLABORATION
SUPPORTING GIRLS
As the community grows, we seek
By collaborating with many of the
With a growing community focus on
to serve diverse new populations.
area’s community and cultural
the importance of engaging girls in
We hosted our first bilingual exhibits
organizations, we have been able to
STEM, SCI’s Girls in Science Initiative
in FY 12-13—A T. rex Named Sue
expand our programming and bring
continues to be a foundation of our
and Nano. With exhibit descriptions
in new audiences. We partnered with
work. Through a series of year-round
in both English and Spanish, these
Employee and Family Resources
events, our Girls in Science programs
exhibits helped make SCI more
in February to host Every Family
reached 3,500 people in FY 12-13. In
accessible and welcoming to Iowa’s
Rocks!, a family music festival that
addition, the Girls in Science Festival
growing Hispanic population.
brought more than 3,400 people to
saw record attendance in 2012, with
SCI – making it one of the most-
more than 20 organizations engaging
attended days of this fiscal year!
festival attendees with hands-on
In April, we partnered with the
science activities.
Additionally, a partnership with the
Meier Bernstein Foundation provided
SCI programming for a number of
underserved local youth. In June
and July, 25 1st and 2nd graders
from Children and Families of Iowa
attended SCI Summer Camps. In July
through November, 30 youth and
mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Central Iowa participated in a new
program called Science for All, which
provided science experiences through
a series of workshops held at SCI.
03 • RESPONDING TO OUR COMMUNITY
Des Moines Botanical Garden and
the World Food Prize, hosting the
inaugural Downtown Earth Day Tour.
Families participated in educational
activities at each location and used
the Downtown Riverwalk to walk or
bike between the stops.
NEW HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING
A
fter supporting many years of holiday-themed events at SCI, Nationwide Insurance challenged us to create
a series of seasonal programming that would make downtown Des Moines a centerpiece for holiday family
entertainment. Thus, in FY 12–13, Spirit of the Season was born!
Beginning with a free holiday kick-off event just after Thanksgiving, Spirit of the Season featured a coordinated
series of events every weekend through New Year’s Eve day.
Kick-Off Event – November 24
Attendance: 1,000
This new event featured holiday-themed live programming and laser shows, train rides, ornament
decorating, a tree lighting and, of course, Santa Claus. Thanks to support from Nationwide,
admission to the event was free. It was truly a magical evening to kick of the holiday season!
Breakfast with Santa – December 14 & 21
Attendance: 237
Breakfast with Santa is an annual tradition that brings families and friends together for food, fun,
science and Santa! In addition to a delicious catered breakfast, children had the opportunity to
have a personal visit with Santa, and the conductor of The Polar Express also dropped by to wish
families a happy holidays.
Jingle Bell Rock n’ Run 5K – December 8
Attendance: 288
SCI’s inaugural Jingle Bell Rock n’ Run 5K brought a bit of healthy competition to the holiday
season. Runners donned holiday-themed costumes and dashed through Downtown Des Moines.
Following the run, participants enjoyed a hot breakfast and a performance by Brother Trucker.
Noon Year’s Eve – December 31
Attendance: 1,867
Always a family-favorite, Noon Year’s Eve 2013 featured face painters, balloon twisters, local
mascots and a 3,000 balloon “Noon Year’s” release in Founders Hall at 12:00 noon!
NEW PROGRAMMING • 04
PROGRAMMING
O
ur efforts to engage and inspire Iowans reach far beyond the physical exhibits
within our building. Through unique initiatives and innovative educational
programming, SCI highlights important areas of STEM education and brings science
learning to the community in new ways.
In FY 12-13, SCI brought working scientists and the public together in face-to-face
interactions through Portal to the Public, provided prominent national scientists
access with our audiences through the Scientist in Residence program and took
our educational science programming to all 99 counties of Iowa (and beyond)
through our Science @ Your Site outreach program. Learn more about these
programming highlights on the next few pages.
PORTAL TO THE PUBLIC
D
id you know that 73% of people can’t
name a living scientist? Through Portal
to the Public, SCI is working with scientists
around the state to change that statistic.
Portal to the Public is a National Science
Foundation project designed to bring
scientists and public audiences together in
face-to-face interactions.
Why is this important? By meeting “real”
scientists, the public gains a greater
appreciation and understanding of
current scientific research. It humanizes
science professions, introduces students
to scientist role models from their own
community and inspires visitors to learn
more about STEM careers.
For scientists, it provides a channel for
sharing their work with the public. Many
of the best scientists are challenged by
how to communicate these important
ideas in ways the general public can both
grasp and be engaged with. Through
Portal to the Public, scientists learn best
practices and methods of informal science
education. Each scientist develops a
hands-on activity that is interactive and
suited for visitors of all ages, then spends
time interacting with SCI’s visitors.
To facilitate this training for scientists, SCI
staff received professional development
training from the Pacific Science Center
located in Seattle, WA. This training
focused on three topics: how people learn,
activities and material development and
facilitation of that activity.
This year, 11 scientists completed Portal
to the Public training through SCI. The first
“class” of trainees included a botanist,
a chemical engineer, a biochemist, a
geneticist and a veterinarian. Now, these
scientists visit SCI periodically to engage the
public with hands-on demonstrations and
explain their field of work. They volunteer
on the floor at SCI during regular hours
and lend their expertise at special events
including the Downtown Earth Day Tour,
Nano Days and the Girls in Science Festival.
The program is on track to expand next
year with more scientists being accepted
for training in Fall 2013. SCI is one of only
30 science museums nationwide that
participate in Portal to the Public.
PROGRAMMING • 06
SCIENTIST IN RESIDENCE
T
he Scientist in Residence program
aims to bring prominent national and
international scientists to Iowa so that
children will begin to see new STEM
career opportunities.
In FY 12-13, the program was taken to
astronomical heights with Peggy Whitson,
astronaut and Iowa native.
Born and raised near Mt. Ayr, Iowa, Whitson
completed two six-month tours of duty
aboard the International Space Station
and was the first female commander
of the orbiting science laboratory. She
accumulated 377 days in space, the most
for any woman. Whitson also performed
six career spacewalks, and her total of 39
hours and 46 minutes of EVA (Extravehicular
Activity) is more than any other woman.
A longtime advocate for SCI, Whitson
showed her support by flying the SCI flag
during her Expedition 16 mission in 2007.
From October 11–13, 2012, Whitson
spent time in Iowa engaging with schools,
teachers, SCI members and the public.
Through a partnership with Iowa Public
Television, she spoke to K-12 students
in schools across the state about her
experience as a female astronaut and her
career at NASA. During another presentation
at SCI, students and educators alike were
captivated by her stories. Whitson was a
featured presenter for our Café Scientifique
series, made a special appearance during
the “Train Like An Astronaut” program and
delivered a Scientist in Residence keynote to
more than 300 attendees.
These activities reached hundreds of Iowans
and sparked meaningful conversations about
NASA and the future of space exploration.
07 • PROGRAMMING (cont.)
SCIENCE @ YOUR SITE
E
ach year, our educational outreach
program Science @ Your Site takes
science on the road to schools, festivals
and local libraries, reaching all 99 counties
of Iowa and beyond. This program allows
schools who don’t have access to buses
or funding for field trips to experience
the excitement of SCI from their own
classroom or community.
Taught by staff trained in best practices
for interactive inquiry-based learning,
Science @ Your Site offers a variety
of programs, including Boom!, Simply
Electrifying, Discovering Dinosaurs,
Enter the Universe and Robot Reality.
Outreach Team presented 288 programs
and served nearly 20,000 students during
the regular school year.
But the program doesn’t stop when the
school year ends. Each year, libraries across
the state support summer learning in their
communities with summer reading programs.
During the summer of 2013, SCI staff
brought Science @ Your Site to 59 libraries,
reaching more than 3,800 people and
traveling nearly 10,000 miles!
Science @ Your Site is presented
by MidAmerican Energy
This year, Science @ Your Site experienced
exponential growth. With just one van
and not even two full-time staff, the SCI
2012 – 2013
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH
288 programs
19,951 participants
2013 SUMMER
LIBRARY PROGRAM
59 programs
3,836 participants
Nearly 10,000 miles
PROGRAMMING (cont.) • 08
EXHIBITS
I
n FY 12-13, our exhibits took visitors from outer space to the prehistoric past.
Facing Mars sent participants on an out-of-this-world adventure to explore the
challenges of a journey to the Red Planet, and A T. rex Named Sue took us back in
time to learn about the age of dinosaurs. In addition to these world-class exhibits,
SCI staff developed unique educational activities to integrate the exhibit themes
into events and programming.
This year, we also debuted the Eureka! Lab, a permanent exhibition in the Science is
Where You Find It experience platform. Designed by a cross-departmental team, this
project empowered our staff to learn about exhibit design and develop new skills.
SCI EXHIBIT TIMELINE FY 12–13
FACING MARS
OCTOBER
A T-REX NAMED SUE
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
FACING MARS
W
ould you go to Mars? From June 2,
2012, to January 6, 2013, we hosted
the national traveling exhibition, Facing
Mars. This interactive exhibit examined the
physical, psychological, technological and
ethical challenges involved in preparing for
a voyage to the Red Planet.
The timing for hosting Facing Mars couldn’t
have been better. On August 6, during
the exhibit’s run at SCI, NASA’s Mars
Science Laboratory and the rover Curiosity
landed on the our neighboring planet in
a worldwide event that was watched by
millions. The public was captivated by
space, and Iowans had a front row seat for
exploring the very real challenges of future
human space exploration.
Facing Mars was sponsored locally by Meredith
Corporation and Nationwide Insurance
As with many of SCI’s traveling exhibits, Facing Mars benefitted from a robust calendar of special events and programs created by SCI staff
to complement the exhibit and enhance the visitor experience.
Train Like An Astronaut
What does it take to become an astronaut?
One of the key ingredients is peak physical
fitness, and this interactive program gave
visitors a taste of what astronauts must do
to condition their bodies before leaving Earth
and while in space.
Astronaut in Residence: Peggy Whitson
Born and raised near Mt. Ayr, Iowa,
Whitson completed two six-month
tours of duty aboard the International
Space Station and was the first female
commander of the orbiting science
laboratory. From October 11-13, SCI hosted
Whitson as a scientist in residence, a
program that brings prominent scientists
to Iowa so that children will begin to see
new opportunities in STEM careers.
Star Parties
From common astronomical occurrences to
rare cosmic phenomena, SCI Star Parties
allowed the public to observe space through
high-powered telescopes. In partnership
with the Des Moines Astronomical Society,
these events became so popular in FY
12–13 that they continue on as an important
part of SCI programming.
EUREKA! LAB
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
CATEGORY • ##
A T. REX NAMED SUE
I
magine, an exhibition that took 67 million
years to create. In February 2013, we
opened the special exhibition, A T. rex
Named Sue. The exhibit featured a life-sized
cast of the world’s largest Tyrannosaurus
rex specimen and allowed visitors to explore
the paleontology that has helped scientist
reconstruct Sue’s life and legacy.
It also proved to be one of the SCI’s
most popular exhibits. During its run,
SCI experienced its busiest days ever –
including three consecutive weekends with
more than 3,000 visitors!
A T. rex Named Sue was sponsored
locally by Principal Financial Group and
Nationwide Insurance
The enormous success of A T. Rex Named Sue can be attributed both to an exhibit which plays perfectly to the curiosity of every child
(dinosaurs!) and also to the unique educational content and programming created by SCI staff to supplement the exhibit.
Building a T. rex Timelapse Video
How does a T. rex arrive at a museum? In
40 boxes! The public has a fascination for
how exhibits are constructed, so during
the installation of the T. rex skeleton, a
timelapse camera captured more than
15 hours of installation and compiled the
footage into one 3-minute video. Several
local TV stations also came to film the crew
setting the skull (the final piece) in place.
11 • EXHIBITS (cont.)
Fossil Dig Pit
Using fossil replicas provided by the exhibit,
SCI’s staff created dig pit filled with more
than four tons of recycled rubber chips. To
make it an even more robust educational
experience, staff created content labels that
described each bone and where it fit into
the dinosaur’s skeleton.
The Dig Pit project was made possible
by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
Dinosaur-Themed Programs
Two new live programs supplemented the A
T. rex Named Sue experience. Sue Spotlight
gave visitors an in-depth look at Sue and her
incredible life in a special docent-led tour of
the exhibit, and Digging for Dinos let children
become paleontologists and uncover fossils
in the Dig Pit.
Jr. Paleontologist
Children love dinosaurs, and this program showcased them for
the experts they are! During the exhibit’s run, young dinosaur
enthusiasts submitted applications to become Jr. Paleontologists.
Five children ages 8 to 11 were selected as Jr. Paleontologists and
participated in special workshops to help them develop hands-on
demonstrations. Then, they presented these dino demos to the
public on weekends throughout the exhibit.
“Not only will I be able to learn about the
Mesozoic Madness
During the March college basketball tournament, SCI’s social media
featured a dinosaur bracket competition that pitted dinosaur against
dinosaur. Each week, Facebook followers voted on a matchup, with
the winner advancing to the next round. The final round pitted
Triceratops against Tyrannosaurus rex, but as expected, the T. rex
came out victorious.
– Boy, when asked what he was most looking
forward to about the Jr. Paleontologist program
animal species, the ecosystems, the way of
life for the creatures, but I help others learn
too! I don’t even have to wait to be a grown
up to be a scientist, I can be one now.”
Dino Days
The first Wednesday of every month, Dino Days invited our youngest
explorers to experience hands-on dinosaur-themed activities and
programming, Pint Size Science and Dino Storytime.
Dinos Under the Dome
This special evening event invited families to watch The Land Before
Time under the stars in SCI’s Star Theater planetarium.
Café Scientifique – Digging Up Dirt: The Science of Sue
In 1997, University of Iowa Associate Professor of Geoscience
Christopher A. Brochu conducted a thorough study of Sue’s skeleton,
including a high-resolution CT analysis of the skull. This research led
to some of the early speculations about Sue’s cause of death and
new conclusions about the life and times of Tyrannosaurus rex.
EXHIBITS
CATEGORY • ##
(cont.) • 12
EUREKA! LAB and NANO
I
n June 2013, we opened a new permanent
exhibition, the Eureka! Lab.
In the Eureka! Lab, visitors interact with
exhibits that demonstrate the basic
principles of physics: motion, force and
energy. Just like a working lab, participants
experiment by manipulating variables that
result in new and sometimes unexpected
outcomes. An SCI original, the exhibit was
designed by a cross-departmental team
of SCI staff. It includes several interactive
exhibit stations – like Air Cannons and the
Momentum Machine – as well as some of
the iconic installations from the previous
Science Is Where You Find It experience
platform, including the giant hair dryer,
which demonstrates the Bernoulli Effect.
Eureka! Lab is sponsored by John Deere
In addition to Eureka! Lab, the Science Is
Where You Find It experience platform now
houses Nano, an interactive mini exhibition
that engages family audiences in nanoscale
science, engineering and technology. Handson exhibits present the basics of nanoscience
and engineering, introduce real world nano
applications and explore the societal and
ethical implications of this new technology.
Nano was created by the Nanoscale
Informal Science Education Network
(NISE Net) with support from the National
Science Foundation
13 • EXHIBITS (cont.)
BLANK IMAX DOME THEATER
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SCI’s Blank IMAX Dome Theater is the GSCA
2013 Annual Achievement Award winner for
BEST IMAX BOOTH: FILM
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Flight of the Butterflies opened at SCI in
FY 12-13, taking viewers on a scientific
adventure to uncover the secret hideaway
of the mysterious monarch butterfly.
Following the year-long annual migration
cycle of the butterflies, the award-winning
production team filmed hundreds of millions
of monarchs in their remote overwintering
sanctuaries in Mexico and also along their
migratory routes from Canada, across the
U.S. and into Mexico.
In addition to the immersive visual
experience, Flight of the Butterflies
highlights important messages about
conservation and preservation. As butterfly
populations rapidly decline due to habitat
loss and climate change, it is more
important than ever to educate the public
and engage average citizens in activities
that can help protect the monarchs.
HOLLYWOOD
DOCUMENTARY
OTHER FY 12-13 IMAX FILMS
CI’s six-story Blank IMAX Dome Theater
is the only theater of its kind in Central
Iowa. The dome-shaped screen wraps
visitors in larger than life images, and the
12,000-watt digital surround sound system
amplifies everything from a tiny drop of rain
to a huge clap of thunder with crystal clarity.
EXHIBITS
CATEGORY • ##
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DEVELOPMENT
[DEVELOPEMENT PAGE]
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inancial contributions remain essential to support SCI in our mission—to engage
and inspire Iowans along their journey of lifelong science learning.
Investments from generous individuals, corporations, foundations and government
entities help support our world-class traveling and permanent exhibits, central Iowa’s
only IMAX dome theater, school visits and outreach presentations, summer and
winter camps and live public programming.
Thanks to those who contribute, SCI reaches a wide community audience and
develops meaningful partnerships and new initiatives that help engage and inspire
the lifelong learner all of us.
We are sincerely grateful to Trilix and Red Noise6 for
donating the production of a new video to illustrate how
SCI stimulates the next generation of scientists.
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STUDENTS REACH
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ONE-THIRD HAVE LOST
SCIENTISTS SAY
A MUSEUM INSPIRED THEM
AN INTEREST IN SCIENCE. TO BE WHO THEY ARE TODAY.
SO WHERE WILL THE CREATORS, THE INVENTORS, THE EXPLORERS OF TOMORROW COME FROM?
With the help of donors, SCI continues to inspire the next generation of Iowans by bringing learning to life!
IN FY 12–13, SCI’S OUTREACH VAN
TRAVELED MORE THAN
12,393 MILES
VISITORS UNEARTHED
2,000“FOSSILS”
IN A T.REX NAMED SUE’S
188 TIMES
FOR FIRE & ICE
PRESENTERS
TO STUDENTS ACROSS THE STATE.
PROGRAMS
BRINGING SCIENCE
LIT THEIR HANDS ON FIRE
PROGRAMS
FOSSIL DIG PIT EXHIBIT.
DID YOU
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CATEGORY • ##
SPONSORSHIPS & GRANTS
T
he following contributions were made through generous support of specific projects, programs and films at the Science Center of Iowa &
Blank IMAX Dome Theater between October 1, 2012, and September 30, 2013. This underwriting is critical to enhance and improve our
programs and exhibits and to continue offering high-quality, informal science learning opportunities to our participants and the community.
$
50,000 and above
$
25,000 and above
TRUST FUND
10,000 and above
$
Kim & Jean
Austen
Meier Bernstein
Foundation
17 • SPONSORSHIPS & GRANTS
Up to $9,999
Alliant Energy Foundation
Central Iowa Tourism Region
Bill & Sue Conyers
Glenn & Viola Destigter
DuPont Pioneer
Douglas Fick
Cheryl & Michael A. Giudicessi
Metro Waste Authority
Cheryl & Mickey Miller
Nanoscale Informal Science
Education Network
Henry G. & Norma A. Peterson
Charitable Trust
Rockwell Collins Matching
Gift Program
Gordon J. Smith
U.S. Bancorp Foundation
Vision Iowa 2012 CAT Grant
CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
Through SCI’s Corporate Membership Program, companies can
offer discounted memberships for employees and their families
or the option for employee payment plan.
Current Corporate Partners:
SPONSORSHIPS
SPONSORSHIPS
& GRANTS
& GRANTS (cont.) • 18
• 14
ANNUAL & OTHER CONTRIBUTORS
The following contributions were made between October 1, 2012 and September 20, 2013 by generous donors providing general support for
SCI’s programs, as well as grants for specific programs and initiatives. These individuals and organizations help to close the gap between
membership/ticket revenue and actual operating costs.
$50,000 and Above
Edwin T. Meredith Foundation
$25,000 – $49,999
The Fred Maytag Family Foundation
Windsor Charitable Foundation
$10,000 – $24,999
Denny & Candy Elwell
The Meredith Corporation Foundation
R.W. & Mary Nelson
$5,000 – $9,999
ING
Nixon Lauridsen
E.F. & Sylvia Schildberg Foundation
$2,500 – $4,999
Bill & Nancy Ambrose
Doug & Mary Bruce
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Fred & Charlotte Hubbell Foundation
Helen & James Hubbell Jr. Foundation
R L Maddox, Sr.
John Merriman & Barbara Beatty
Chris & Linda Nelson
Kay & Robert G. Riley, Jr.
John Ruan Foundation Trust
Robert L. & Ruth E. Wiese Trust
$1,000 – $2,499
Ken & Maria Allen
Kim & Jean Austen
Lisa & Mike Banker
Beasley Family Foundation Inc.
Steven & Barbara Cappaert
Casey’s General Stores Inc.
Anthony Cavalieri & Ellen Look
The Coons Foundation
Darling International Inc.
Sharon Dee
EFCO Corporation
Electrical Engineering & Equipment
Essex Meadows Inc.
Jim & Allison Fleming
Gabus Automotive Group
19 • ANNUAL CONTRIBUTORS
Holmes Murphy & Associates Inc.
Homesteaders Life Company
Daniel & Barbara Hoy
Mr. & Mrs. Bill D. Keck
Krause Gentle Foundation
Lennox Industries
Steve & Sara Marquardt
Merchants Bonding Company Foundation
George Milligan - The Graham Group Inc.
Matthew & Mary Mouw
NCMIC Group Inc.
Karen Shaff & Steven Jayne
Jeffrey & Dianna Thompson
Fred & Emily Weitz
Up to $1,000
Gary & Mary Amerman
Ken & Maria Allen
Anonymous
Peg Armstrong-Gustafson
Robert J. Aubrey
Lisa Banker
Leisha Barcus
Daniel Bartlett
William & Sharon Bauer
Robert & Nicole Beaman
Thomas Becker & Caroline Boehnke-Becker
Martin & Ronni Begleiter
Belin McCormick PC
Clark & Christine Bening
Emily Berrier
Ken & Diane Birt
Margo Blumenthal
Dody Boat
Connie Boesen
Jason & Lori Bogart
Harry Bookey & Pamela Bass-Bookey
Bill & Carolyn Boss
Margaret M. Brennan
Buz & Sue Brenton
Martin & Shelley Brody
Andrew & Abby Buhrow
Dennis & Wendy Byron
James & Mary Ann Campney
Capital Sanitary Supply
Steve Cappaert
George C. Carpenter, III
Peter Cartwright
L. L. & Karen Casten
CDS Global Inc.
Dr. Roger & Kim Ceilley
Hal & Avril Chase
C. Walter & Sandra Clark
John & Judy Clem
Dr. Peter Coaldrake
Brendan & Christine Comito
Joseph & Margaret-Ann Comito
Bob & Shirley Connor
Jeff & Meg Courter
Thomas & Linda Cross
Andrew & Erin Cusack
Dahl’s Foods
Danfoss Matching Gifts Program
Ann Davidson
Thomas & Sandra Davis
Janice Dickinson
Dr. Michael Disbro
Patrick & Sally Dix
Isabel Dopman
Fred & Sandra Dowie
Denny Drake & Marsha Ternus
Paula & H. Randy Duncan, Jr.
Selma Duvick
William J. Dyche
Ronald & Barbara Eckoff
Roy & Averyle Ehrle
Electronic Engineering Company
Bennett & Leisa Ely
Endow Iowa Fund
Mary Alice Epperly
Douglas Fick
Stephen & Ann Forney
Ricci J. Frambach
William & Lynn Frank
Thaddeus & Angela Franklin
Mr. & Mrs. William Friedman, Jr.
John & Jane Gaffney
Sarah Garst
Waldo & Diane Geiger
Michael & Ann Gersie
Jo Ghrist
Carl & Marcene Grant
Dr. Robert E. Grask
Randall Hamilton
Randy & Kathy Hamilton
Hamilton’s Funeral Home, Inc.
Wayne Hansen
Peter & Pam Hemken
David & Jane Hemminger
Hal Higgs
Elizabeth (Betsy) Hoffman
Brian Holmes
Home State Bank Charitable Foundation
Bob Hornbrook
Hummel’s Nissan
John & Ellen Hunter
Dave & Trudy Hurd
Larry & Karen Hutzell
Iowa Engineering Society - CIC
Iowa Health - Des Moines
Bill & Joann Jensen
Chuck & Jaina Johnson
Russ & Lucile Johnson
Matt Juffer
Steve Karlin & Lynn Rankin
John & Lisa Kenworthy
Robert & Loral Kirke
Kenton M. Klein, Sr.
Evelyn M. Kuhns
Michael & Pamela Kulik
The Learning Post Ltd.
Robert & Liz Lee
H. D. Leighty
Liberty Mutual Foundation Match
Terry Lint - Lint Companies
Fred & Miriam Lorber
James & Patricia Luhrs
Mary L. Lynch
M & M Sales Company
David & Laura Mackaman
Warren & Beverly Madden
Bob & LaRue Maddox
Clark & Laurence Anne McFerren
Rosemary McKeever
Helen McReynolds
MidAmerican Energy Foundation
Monsantogether
Polly V. Moore
Mary & Matthew Mouw
Robert & Tracy Mullen
Chris & Linda Nelson
James & Sherry Nelson
Gerry & Mary Lou Neugent
Andrew & Barbara Nish
Anita Norian
Patricia Noyce
Dennis & Sandra O’Brien
Daniel & Beverly Ohman
Sheldon Ohringer
Michael & Virginia O’Keefe
Mark & Jill Oman
Jan Owens Bruene
John & Mary Pappajohn
Jim & Patty Patrick
William B. & Sally R. Patton
Eugene Peterson
John & Nancy Peterson
Don Pink
Robert M. & Mary Jo Pomerantz
Raccoon Valley Bank Charitable Foundation
Sid Ramsey
Harold & Nancy Rathert
Kenneth & Donna Reams
Dr. Michael J. Richards, MD
Steve Reese & Elizabeth Bohan
Dr. Laura Rehmer
(Whole Health Chiropractic Wellness Center)
Charles & Connie Richardson
Ronald Riggins
Dianne S. Riley
Tim & Connie Rock
Jake & Chelsea Rouse
John Ruan III
Ron & Clarice Rubek
Allen & Cindy Sabbag
Charles & Katherine Safris
Dick & Nelda Sampel
Paul & Claudia Schickler
John Schmidt & Deb Wiley
Robert & Carissa Schneider
William & Karen Schoenenberger
Max & Molly Schott
Joe & Allison Schwanebeck
Todd & Faye Senne
ServiceMaster by Rice
Silver Peak REIT Inc.
Curt Simmons & Cat Morris
Jack & Patricia Sink
Manny Siprut
Michael & Kathleen Slater
Anne Slatterly
Gordon J. Smith
Terry & Jean Smith
Brian Smith & September Wethington-Smith
Christopher & Melissa Spencer
Mark Stanley & Mary Ellen Pratt-Stanley
Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence F. Staples
William & Ruth Staplin
Michele & John Stevens
Rachel Stauffer & James Lawson
Mary Stuart & David Yepsen
Peter W. Taggart
Ken & Cathy Talcott
John & Amy Teeple
Michael & Madelyn Tetmeyer
Thompson Charitable Foundation
Drew & Karla Tillotson
Jacqueline L. Unger
Lloyd Unverferth
Paul & Ernestine Varde
Dr. & Mrs. Michael J. Versackas, MD
Kendall & Heather Watkins
The Wellmark Foundation
Weresh Family
James & Kathleen West
Brian & Sheila Whalen
Jonathan & Karen Wickert
Significance Foundation - William & Dorothy
McGinnis Foundation
Connie Wimer
Tracie Witt
Francis Art Wittern, Jr.
Mark & Linda Woofter
WorkSpace Inc.
Dr. Kathy Wurster, D.C.
Robert & Eleanor Zeff
Christina Zink
Mark & Heidi Zlab
In Memory
Arbor Springs of WDM LLC
– In memory of Patricia Hunkapillar
John & Bergetta Beardsley
– In memory of Patricia Hunkapillar
Jacqueline Brady
– In honor of Amelia Mott
Catherine Elliot
– In memory of Tim Elliot
Helene Grossman
– In memory of Patricia Hunkapillar
Sandra Henry
– In honor of Gannon Henry
Bruce & Diane Janvrin
– In memory of Brice Charles Janvrin
Glenn & Marlene Salley
– In memory of Martin & Lillie Elings and
Dennis & Sandy Elings
United Way of Central Iowa
– In memory of Patricia Hunkapillar
Matching Funds
Liberty Mutual Foundation Match
Meredith Corporation Foundation
MidAmerican Energy Foundation
Monsantogether
Sauer-Danfoss Matching Gifts Program
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTORS
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15TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT & AUCTION
A
significant portion of our FY 12–13 contributed income was generated through the 15th
Annual Fundraising Event and Auction held on Friday, August 23, 2013. Thanks to 49
sponsors and more than 650 attendees, we raised nearly $193,000. This funding supports
SCI’s general operating expenses to deliver on our mission—to engage and inspire Iowans
along their journey of lifelong science learning.
15TH ANNUAL
FUNDRAISING EVENT & AUCTION
In keeping with the traditional 15th anniversary
symbol of crystal, the geometric pattern that
appeared throughout the event was inspired by the
work of Danny Schectman of the U.S. Department
of Energy’s Ames Laboratory.
In 2011, Professor Schectman was awarded the
Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his 1982 discovery of
quasiperiodic crystals, more commonly known as
“quasicrystals.” This revolutionary discovery has
changed the way scientists think about matter and
the atomic arrangement of crystals.
We also wish to express a special thank you to the event committee volunteers who worked
tirelessly to plan and execute this important evening. Committee activities included securing
sponsors, soliciting live and silent auction items and planning the details of the evening. We
especially appreciate and wish to recognize Bob and Kay Riley, who served as Honorary Chairs,
and Lawrence and Brandy Cunningham, who served as Event Committee Chairs.
Sara Brown
Ben Bruns
Kate Bruns
Jessica Bush
Scott Bush
Hal Davis
Dmitry Davydov
Kelly Davydov
Julia Doll
Mark Doll
Katie Flippin
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Jason Frankena
Coleen Hjort
Ashley Holter
Tara Kammel
Liz Lee
Sarah Lefeber
Liz Lidgett
Mary Lindell
Kip Mayberry
Marla Mayberry
Katie McDermott
Sanjin (Sonni) Mrkajic
Gabe Olson
Karen Olson
Matt Olson
Kristine Reeves
Sarah Roth
Alicia Snell
Todd Snell
Tiffany Spinner
Kristin Walker
Elemental Sponsor
DuPont Pioneer
Monsanto
Presenting Sponsor
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
Hy-Vee Inc.
Iowa State University
John Deere
Kemin Industries Inc.
Nationwide
Supporting Sponsor
Belin McCormick P.C.
Brown Winick Graves Gross Baskerville
& Schoenebaum PLC
Michael & Mell Frazier
West Bank
Sustaining Sponsors
Bank of America
Bratney Companies
Doug & Mary Bruce
Bob & Gloria Burnett
Drake University
Ernst & Young LLP
Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance
Feed Energy
Grefe & Sidney PLC
Hamilton Juffer & Associates LLP
Holmes Murphy & Associates Inc.
Fred and Charlotte Hubbell Foundation
The Iowa Clinic PC
ITS Inc.
Meredith Corporation
MidAmerican Energy Company
Bernard & Brenda Mouw
The Principal Financial Group
Robert & Deb Pulver / All-State Industries Inc.
Jeffrey & Dianna Thompson
Trilix Marketing Group Inc.
Wells Fargo
Sponsors
Allen Lawn Care & Landscaping
Kim & Jean Austen
Caleris Inc.
Capital Sanitary Supply
Patty and Jim Cownie Charitable Fund
Doll Distributing LLC
Doug Fick
Angela & Thaddeus Franklin
Jensen Consulting
Keck Parking
Kum & Go
Redwave Communications
Todd & Faye Senne
Jonathan & Karen Wickert
Underwriting Donors
Lee & Christine Adams
Bank of America
Doug & Mary Bruce
Kelly & Dmitry Davydov
Suzette Jensen
Katie Meredith
Sam Scheidler
Paul & Claudia Schickler
Curt Simmons & Cat Morris
Marsha Steele
David & Gail Stubbs
Event Partners
Action Print & Mark Hansen
Event Printing Partner
Atlantic Bottling Company
Event Beverage Partner
Boesen The Florist
Event Floral Partner
Business Publications LLC
Event Media Partner
ColorFX
Event Printing Partner
Christiani’s Vip Catering
Premier Catering Partner
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co.
Event Partner
Dan Winters
Master Of Ceremonies
Del “Saxman” Jones
Event Musician
DesNamix
Event Musicians
Doll Distributing LLC
Event Partner
Fastsigns
Event Partner
Feed Energy
Event Live Programs Partner
Gateway Market Catering
Premier Catering Partner
Hy-Vee On Euclid
Premier Catering Partner
Kesling Photography
Event Photographer
Luxco-Pearl Vodka
Event Partner
Maytag Dairy Farms, Inc.
Event Partner
One Nite Stand
Event Musicians
One Source Event Productions
Event Décor Partner
Unique Nanny Agency
Event Partner
West Central Sales Co.
Event Auctioneer
WHO-HD Channel 13
Event Partner
Auction Donors
515 Brewing Company
A Unique Nanny Agency
A+ Lawn and Landscape, Inc.
Accents and Interiors
Aimee
Alba
Allied Insurance
Allspice
Americana Restaurant & Lounge
Anderson Dental Group
Andy’s Frame Shop
Ankeny Buffalo Wild Wings
Anonymous
Anytime Fitness Johnston
Aspen Athletic Clubs
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company
King & Ann Au
Kim & Jean Austen
Aveda Institute Des Moines
Bacon Fest
Ballet Des Moines
BCC Advisors
Bed Bath & Beyond
BH Management Services
Blank Park Zoo
Joseph Boehm
Bridges Lawn Care
Bridgestone/Firestone
Chris Taylor Brown
Ben Bruns
Business Publications
Cache Bake Shoppe
Café di Scala
Canine Craze
Doctors Carlson and Clair
Casey’s General Stores, Inc.
Catchfire Media
Cedar Valley Winery
Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Cubs
Christiani’s
Cigar Source
Clear Channel Outdoor
Climb Iowa
Color Fx
Cookies Food Products
Cooking With Alessandra
Costco Wholesale
Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Company
CR Painting
Rachel Cramer
CrossFit 8035
Crossfit Afterburn
Crystal Clear Water Company
Brandy & Lawrence Cunningham
Dahl’s Food Markets
Hal Davis
Des Moines Art Center
Des Moines Buccaneers
Des Moines Farmers Market
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Des Moines Golf & Country Club and Brian &
Marcy Klipfel
Des Moines Metro Opera
Des Moines Music Coalition
Des Moines Performing Arts
Des Moines Radio Group / STAR 102.5
Des Moines Social Club
Des Moines Symphony
Des Moines Theatrical Shop
Divine Designs By Kara
L. Allyn Dixon Jr. and Scotty McIntyre
Doll Distributing
Dornink
DRA Properties
Drake University Athletics
Drury Hotels, LLC
The Durham Museum
Dwolla, Inc.
East Village Day Spa
Eden
Elements LTD
Embassy Suites Hotel
Ethan Allen
European Motorcars
Event Committee Members
Fareway Food Stores
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Denise Forney
Jason Frankena
Fridley Theatres
From Our Hands
Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant
Cheryl & Mike Giudicessi
Goals in Motion Fitness Studio
Golf Headquarters
Governor’s Office-State of Iowa
Granite City
Senator Charles Grassley
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau
Group Dynamic Inc.
Hair By Brianne
Senator Tom Harkin
Hassel Family Chiropractic
Hawkeye Sports Properties
Heartland Skin Wellness Center
High Life Lounge / El Bait Shop
Hill Vintage & Knits
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale
Honey Creek Resort State Park
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
IMT Des Moines Marathon
INTL FCStone
Iowa Architectural Foundation
Iowa Corn Growers Association
Iowa Cubs
Iowa Culinary Institute
Iowa Energy
Iowa Outdoor Products
Iowa Powered Yoga
Iowa State Center / Stephens Auditorium
Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation
Iowa State University Athletics Department
Iowa State University Football
Iowa Wild / Iowa Events Center
Isabel Bloom
ISU Alumni Association
ISU Integrated Studio Art Program
Jack Trice Stadium
Jasper Winery
The Java Jews
Java Joe’s Coffee House
Jethro’s BBQ
Jett and Monkey’s Dog Shoppe
John Deere
Johnny’s Hall of Fame
Jon Anderson White Riverboat
KD Amusement
Kesling Photography
Kitchen Collage
Kristy Hall Photography
Kum & Go LC
KXNO Radio / Andrew Downs
La Mie Bakery
Laree’s
Michael LaValle
The LEVEE on Court
Level 7 Salon
Lindsey Mollenhauer Hair
Living History Farms
Liz Lidgett Fine Art
Louie’s Wine Dive
Maharry Photography
Mainstream Boutique
ManCave
The Mansion
Massage Envy Spa
Mathnasium/The Math Learning Center
Jonathan May - Comedy Magician
Marla & Kip Mayberry
Maytag
Jim McBrian (In Memory of Feisal Sayeed)
Meredith Corporation
Judy Miller
Minnesota Twins Baseball Club
Mississippi River Distilling Company
Miyabi 9 Japanese Restaurant
Mr. B
Angela Murphy
The Nadas
National Geographic Society
Nationwide
NBC Universal
New York Stock Exchange
Old Chicago Restaurant
Orchestrate Hospitality
Pacific Battleship Center
Paige Peterson Photography
Panera Bread Bakery-Café
The Permanent Collection
Pigott Inc.
Power Life Yoga
Prairie Life Fitness
Principal Financial Group
Proof
Raygun
RDG Dahlquist Art Studio
Red Lobster
Reiman Gardens
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
The Riverwalk Hub
Chelsea & Jake Rouse
Ruby Tuesday
Salisbury House & Gardens
Salon 86
Sam’s Club
SCI Supporter
Leland Searles
Seven Oaks Recreation
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Shade Tree Auto
Shedd Aquarium
SipSipBite LLC (Dunkin’ Donuts)
Sky Zone
Slumberland Furniture
Shirley Snell
Snus Hill Vineyard & Winery
The Social Canvas
Southwest Airlines Co.
The Spa at West Glen
Space Doctors Interiors
Spaghetti Works
Speck USA
Splash Seafood Bar and Grill
Sport Clips Haircuts
Star 102.5’s Acoustic Lounge / Blues Traveler
Star 102.5’s Acoustic Lounge / Plain White T’s
Star 102.5’s Acoustic Lounge / Vicci Martinez
State Historical Museum of Iowa
Steel Cow LLC
Steven Vail Fine Arts
Storied Gifts
Summerset Winery
Table 128 Bistro and Bar
Target Stores
Ted Lare Garden Center
Templeton Rye Whiskey
Terrace Hill / Governor and Mrs. Branstad
Thelma’s Treats
Thia’s Nails
Toad Valley Golf Course
Tournament Club of Iowa
Travelzoo Local Inc.
University of Iowa College of Engineering
The Urban Grill
US Hole In One
Valley West Mall
Van Ginkel’s Athletic Company
Veridian Credit Union
Vines To Wines
Vom Fass
Wal-Mart
Waterfront Seafood Market
Wells Fargo
West End Architectural Salvage
Wild Rose Entertainment
Willis Auto Campus
Winefest Des Moines
Wolfe Eye Clinic
Work Systems Rehab & Fitness
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
You Bake Me Happy
Z Balloon Adventures
GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS
BRAVO Greater Des Moines Fund
The following local governments committed a portion of their hotel/motel tax in FY 12–13:
• Altoona
• Ankeny
• Bondurant
• Carlisle
• Clive
• Des Moines
• Grimes
• Indianola
• Johnston
• Norwalk
• Polk City
• Polk County
• Urbandale
• Waukee
• West Des Moines
• Windsor Heights
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IN-KIND DONORS
The following contributors have donated to a specific event at SCI or have generously given goods or services to carry out our mission in
FY 12–13. Through these in-kind donors, we are able to go beyond regular programming and achieve more with unique educational opportunities.
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American Enterprise Group Inc.
Anonymous Donor
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Business/Education Alliance & Renee Shull-Harmon
Crystal Clear Water Company
James K. Cushing, Organizational Excellence Consultant
Dahl’s Foods
Delta Dental of Iowa
Exhibiting Skills Workshop, Pasadena, CA
Leachman Lumber Company
Liberty Bank
Loffredo Fresh Produce Company Inc.
Quality Manufacturing Corporation
Red Noise 6
Jessica Rowe
Science Museum of Minnesota
Tom & Patricia Smolen
Split Rock Reptiles/Jim Sargent
Trilix
Jim Wahl
WHO-HD Channel 13
SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA & BLANK IMAX DOME THEATER FINANCIALS FOR FY 12–13
OPERATING REVENUE & SUPPORT
OPERATING EXPENSES
5% Investment Income
4% Miscellaneous
9% Memberships
8% Communications and Marketing
17% Retail Operations
10% Administration
10% Retail Operations
17% School Groups & Education
24% Admission Fees
11% Development
57% Visitor Experience
(Includes Exhibits and
Education Programs)
28% Development
25 • IN-KIND DONORS/FINANCIALS
SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA
2012–2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Chairman
Dr. Matthew Mouw
Chair-Elect
Michael Giudicessi
Governance Chair
Michael Giudicessi
Internal Affairs Chair
Steve Cappaert
External Affairs Chair
Todd Senne
Secretary/Treasurer
Steven Cappaert
President (Ex-Officio)
Curt Simmons
Kenneth Allen
Pat Hensley
President, Firestone Agricultural Tire
Bridgestone Firestone North America Tire LLC
Vice President of General Merchandise &
Convenience Store Operations
Hy–Vee, Inc.
President
Selzer & Company
Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman
President
Trilix
W. Kim Austen
President & Chief Operating Officer
Allied Insurance, Commercial & Specialty Operations
Dr. J. Anne Selzer
Professor of Economics/President Emerita
Iowa State University / University of Colorado System
Lisa Banker
Vice President – Gas Delivery
MidAmerican Energy
Steven Cappaert
Alison Smoldt
Community Volunteer
Matt Juffer
Corporate Controller
Meredith Corporation
Partner
Hamilton Juffer & Associates, LLP
Dr. Seth Dobrin
Dr. Matthew Mouw
Director, R&D IT Data Platform
Monsanto Company
Douglas Fick
Deputy Attorney General
Attorney General’s Office
Dr. Christopher Nelson
Jonathan Wickert
Worldwide President
Kemin Industries, Inc.
Dr. Angela L. Walker Franklin
Senior Vice President & Provost
Iowa State University
Sheldon S. Ohringer
President & CEO
Des Moines University
John Teeple
Factory Manager
John Deere Des Moines Works
Jeffrey Thompson
Director – Global Strategy
DuPont Pioneer
Vice President & CIO
U.S. Insurance Solutions/Principal Financial Group
Curt Simmons
President & CEO (Ex-Officio)
Science Center of Iowa
Tom Hutchins
Senior Vice President - Finance
Wells Fargo
Todd Senne
Angela Williams
Chief Executive Officer
Caleris
Owner
The Great Frame Up
Michael Giudicessi
Sid Ramsay
Partner
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
Vice President – Strategic Business Development & Marketing
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines
Mark Woofter
Senior Engineer
MidAmerican Energy Company
CURRENT SCI LEADERSHIP
Curt Simmons
President & CEO
Joe Schwanebeck
Director of Education
Cindy Mitchell-Kniss
Vice President of Finance & Administration
Kent Maahs
Director of Retail Operations
Leisha Barcus
Renee Shull-Harmon
Vice President of Community Engagement
Vice President of Science Learning
Steve Green
Allison Schwanebeck
Director of Facility Operations
Exhibits Director
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