2012-2013 Annual Report “Winston-Salem is a place where true innovation is born and grows. The science being generated here is long-lasting. That’s a future SciWorks helps drive, which will allow our generation’s children to imagine their own futures.” Alex Powers, M.D., Neurosurgeon SciWorks Board Member
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2012-2013 Annual Report
“Winston-Salem is a place where true innovation is born
and grows. The science being generated
here is long-lasting. That’s a future
SciWorks helps drive, which will allow our generation’s
children to imagine their own futures.”
Alex Powers, M.D.,
Neurosurgeon
SciWorks Board Member
Message from the Executive DirectorDear SciWorks Supporters,
ManyofthechangestoSciWorksoverthenextfewyearsareheraldedbyinnovativepracticeswearecurrentlyputtingintoplace.Theseinnovationswillallowustofulfillourvisionandmissionwellintothefuture. AtSciWorks,wewanttoensurewearean educational resource for the entire Winston-Salem/Forsyth County community, and we take seriously our responsibility to provideaccesstoeverymemberofthatcommunityregardlessofsocio-economicstatus.During2012-13,webeganaprogramtoprovidefamilypassesthrougheveryForsythCountyLibrarybranch.Thusfar,morethan3,000individualshavebeenabletoaccesstheopportunitiesforlearningatSciWorksthroughthiscreativepartnershipwiththebranchesoftheForsythCountyPublicLibrary. We want to help children develop a sense of ownership in the museum and further their scientific understandingbyencouragingthemtocollaborateandexplainthesciencehappeningaroundthemtotheirpeers.Tofacilitatethiskindofinquirylearning,thereareseveralschoolsthathavestudentsdevelopingprojectsforSciWorks,twoofwhichwebeganin2012/2013.StudentsfromNorthForsythHighSchooldidresearchonAfrican-Americanscientistsandworkedwithusonthedesignandimplementationofanewexhibit,whichallowedSciWorkstoopenanall-newAfrican-AmericanscientistsexhibitduringBlackHistoryMonthinFebruary2014.Inaddition,AtkinsHighSchool,theSTEM(ScienceTechnologyEngineeringandMath)magnetinWinston-Salem/ForsythCountySchools,isworkingwithustodevelopmobileappsforourvisitorstousetobetterengagewithourcurrentexhibits.Ourgoalistoexpandthesecollaborationssothatthedaywillcomeinwhicheveryvisitor—especiallyeveryschoolchild—willbeabletopointtothingsinSciWorksandsay–“Icontributedtothat,”or“Iknowsomeonewhowasapartofthat.”Inthisway,wearecreatingacommunityofscientificlearninginthetruestsense. Aswemoveintothefuture,wehavetohelp every child in Forsyth County imagine his or her future here.Inaconstantlychangingworld,SciWorksisalsochangingsothatitprovidestheopen-ended,exploratoryenvironmentthatallowschildrentobecreativeandcollaborativerisk-takers.Weneedtoempowerchildrenandfamiliestobeengagedandfeelcomfortablewithtechnologicalandscientificadvancement.Wecannotpredictwhattheworldwilllooklikein20years,butitisourdutyasasciencecentertohelpourcommunity’schildrenimagine,bepreparedfor,andhelpshapethatfutureinwhateverformittakes. HereinWinston-Salem,ourchildrencanhaveabrightfuture,andatSciWorkswewillhelpeveryoneinourcommunitymakethatfutureareality.
PaulKortenaar Executive Director
PhotocourtesyoftheWinston-Salem Journal
Annual Fund Donationsfrom7/1/2012through6/30/2013
ThankyoutoourAnnualFunddonors
fortheirgenerouscontributionsthatwill
helpfostertheinnovativeprogramsand
exhibitsneededfor21stCenturylearning.
ThesegiftsenableSciWorkstoinspire
thenextgenerationofscientificlearning
andinnovationinWinston-Salemand
ForsythCountywithinformal,hands-on
educationalprogramsforthethousands
ofstudentsandfamilieswhovisitus
eachyear.
“Our Winston-Salem community stands as a steward for our youth. Education is a crucial part of the partnership within our community. SciWorks is a prime mover in this outreach for our kids in Winston-Salem.”
Sean GaillardPrincipal, Wiley Middle School
SciChampions$5,000+AnnieBennettGlennFoundationMs.AnneOwenArmfieldCityofWinston-SalemDuke Energy FoundationForsythCountyStateofNorthCarolinaTimeWarnerCable
Matching Gift FoundationsExxonMobil Foundation FirstTennesseeVulcanMaterialsCompany
Gifts in KindDr.Dixon,DVMCarolinaLiquidChemistriesChick-fil-ADewey’sBakeryJohnIsenhourKrispyKremeDr.MitchSpindel,DVMMcDonaldsPartinDesignGroupPrimoWaterRockTennLTDFarmandGarden
you to our generous sponsors, auction bidders and attendees
formakingWhere Innovation Beginssuchasuccess!
“The support from the community has been tremendous at the WhereInnovationBegins events over the years. The science center is making strong connections with the Winston-Salem community to ensure that the City of Arts and Innovation offers the children of this community a vibrant, evolving science center, a place where innovation truly begins.”
Patti Shugart, SciWorks Board Vice Chair Vice President Sales and Marketing, Carolina Liquid Chemistries
“I’m looking forward to helping SciWorks continue to grow and evolve, as well as inspire new generations in the future. This museum is a treasure, an essential resource for our community. Not only does it inspire and encourage our children to engage in and learn about science, but it is an economic driver for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County by making this community more attractive for families and industries to move here and stay.”
Michael Myers, SciWorks Board Chair Attorney, Bell, Davis & Pitt