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Stemtember Snapshot: Karen Dewhirst
Published:
9.30.20
By:
Mackenzie Steele

Join us as we celebrate STEMtember! Women make up only 28% of the workforce in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). We are proud to be a part of the IF/THEN Initiative that is working to create gender equity in the STEM field.

Stemtember Snapshot: Dr. Julia Gaines
Published:
9.23.20
By:
Mackenzie Steele

Our next STEMtember Snapshot features Dr. Julia Gaines!

Creative Discovery Museum Re-Ignites $10 Million Capital Campaign
Published:
9.18.20
By:
Mackenzie Steele

Creative Discovery Museum (CDM) is officially re-igniting its $10 million capital campaign after temporarily suspending efforts due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ignite Discovery: Creating the new CDM capital campaign will fund comprehensive renovations of CDM’s 43,000 square foot facility, providing opportunities for children and families to explore, innovate, create and play for generations to come. The initiative is centered on three goals: to ensure CDM remains a leader in experiential learning, a gathering place for all children and a gateway to a vibrant downtown Chattanooga.

Stemtember Snapshot: Sarah Sweat
Published:
9.16.20
By:
Mackenzie Steele

Our next STEMtember Snapshot features Sarah Sweat. Sarah is the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst for the Tennessee Aquarium! Sarah also works with the Tennessee Aquarium's field biologists to survey for fish, salamanders, or turtles!

Stemtember Snapshot: Ashley Bosecker
Published:
9.9.20
By:
Mackenzie Steele

Ashley Bosecker is the assistant science manager at Creative Discovery Museum. Ashley oversees sustainability initiatives for CDM, leads Science Theater demonstrations, teaches lessons and interacts with visitors and students on the Museum floor.

A Message from Creative Discovery Museum
Published:
6.12.20
By:
Mackenzie Steele

Creative Discovery Museum condemns racism and intolerance in all its forms. Black lives matter and we stand with the Black children and families on our staff, our board and in our community today and every day.