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The Muses of the California Science Center Foundation
Mission Statement

THE MUSES support and promote the California Science Center Foundation and its education programs for youth.

THE MUSES Support

California State Science Fair

The annual California State Science Fair recognizes the achievements of 1,000 middle and high school students who win top honors at their county and regional science fairs to qualify for this statewide competition. THE MUSES contribute funding to help underwrite items such as the awards ceremonies and photography, and also volunteer time at this two-day event.

Community Youth Programs

Community Youth Programs offer science enrichment opportunities: Curator Kids Club for ages 10-13; and the Community Teen Program for grades 10-12. THE MUSES' financial investment and volunteer participation during field trips, interview workshops and family celebrations help strengthen the science literacy of deserving local youth.

Hands-On Science Camp

THE MUSES fund scholarships which provide pre-K through 8th grade children from low-income families with the opportunity to participate in hands-on science classes at the California Science Center during the summer.

Woman of the Year Fundraiser

The annual Woman of the Year event is the major fundraiser that allows THE MUSES to support youth education programs at the California Science Center.

Each year this event honors a woman or women who have made outstanding contributions in the field of science, industry or the arts. In 2011 THE MUSES were pleased to honor Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times columnist and writer, best-selling author, KPCC-NPR radio and KCET television host.

Save the date of March 1, 2012 for our "50th Anniversary Celebration Women of the Year Luncheon" featuring a panel of previous Woman of the Year honorees. Each will present an update on advancements in their respective fields. Panelists will include: Dr. Sylvia Earle, oceanographer; Dr. Anna Fisher, NASA astronaut; Dr. Lucy Jones, seismologist and natural hazards specialist in Southern California; and Dr. Susan Love, breast cancer oncologist.

See a list of former honorees.

Newsletter

Click here to download the latest Musepaper.

Join Us

Join us as a member of THE MUSES to support youth education experiences in the fields of science, math and technology at the California Science Center. THE MUSES hold meetings, programs or activities from September through June and raise funds for our three key programs described above.

Membership Requirements

  1. Annual dues paid within sixty days from the beginning of the fiscal year (July 1).
  2. Membership with the California Science Center, in addition to THE MUSES membership
  3. Purchase one ticket, or make an equivalent donation, for the major fundraising event of the year

Click here to download an enrollment form.

For more information, please contact Abel Contreraz at (213) 744-2035 or acontreraz@cscmail.org.
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