“It felt like I can be myself. Following my dreams to be a scientist… it’s like that good feeling when everything is going right for you,” says one student when asked how they feel about attending the Science Center's FirstHand program.

Flashy marketing. Bright lights. Oversized checks. Misguided outcomes. Pitch competitions and demo days are fixtures in the startup ecosystem. They get attention, attendees, and press and are lauded as platforms for young companies to gain exposure and attract investment. But beneath the surface, they can be damaging for startups, generating

By the year 2030, Americans 65 and older will comprise an incredible 20% of the U.S. population – or roughly 80 million people. And with aging comes an increasing reliance on the healthcare system. Over the next 12 months, five Science Center Founders Fellows will work on addressing problems related

If institutional knowledge is a garden, Lorraine LoPresti has a very green thumb. During her extensive tenure at the Science Center, Lorraine has played a pivotal role in its evolution. Her deep connection to the Science Center’s mission - and her expertise in financial strategy and leadership - have positioned