Once a month we will update you with snapshots of the many exciting things happening at AMSE and the K-25 History Center. Please read the sections below and click on the links provided to find more information, and thanks as always for your support of our museums.
We hope to see you soon and often.
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DIRECTOR'S NOTE
EVENTS
SUMMER CAMP
DOE PUBLIC BUS TOURS
VOLUNTEERS
EXHIBITS
ART CONTEST
EDUCATION
STEM of HISTORY
DISCOVERY SHOP
PROGRAMS
SUPPORT
MEMBERSHIP
HOURS OF OPERATION
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We are very excited about the AMSE Foundation Gala planned for April 22. That evening, at the Doubletree Hotel in Oak Ridge, we will have an amazing program, including the recognition of the winners of our first AMSEF STEAM Art Contest, and the awarding of the first ever AMSE Excellence Awards. For the latter, Drs. Thomas Zacharia and Jim Roberto will be our inaugural award winners, and very deservingly so. I hope you will join us that evening – information can be found at amse.org, including how to buy tickets and how to sponsor the event. As a 501(c)3 we appreciate your support very much – this Gala is the first such event since the AMSE Foundation took over operations of both AMSE and the K-25 History Center in 2021. | |
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AMSE and K-25 History Center Director:
Alan Lowe
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Save the Date: Inaugural AMSE Foundation Gala! | |
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The AMSE Foundation works to preserve the vital history of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and its impact on critical American science through the American Museum of Science and Energy and the K-25 History Center. It also provides robust STEAM programming to inspire the next generation of the nation's best scientists.
Please save the date for our first-ever AMSE Foundation Gala, Celebrating Excellence in Energy and Elements. This event will take place on the evening of Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Oak Ridge.
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As NASA prepares to return to the Moon the American Museum of Science and Energy’s 2023 Summer Camp will explore and share what it’s like to survive in space and Martian terrain.
“To the Moon and Beyond” will allow campers to explore and immerse themselves in hands-on experiments and experiences to replicate the astronaut experience. Special guests, exciting experiences, captivating experiments, NASA trained instructors, and so much more!
Camp will be at the American Museum of Science and Energy from June 19th to 23rd from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. The cost will be $200 for non-members and $175 for members. There are a limited number of spaces available for this year's camp as there are some unique surprises on the schedule.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S
PUBLIC FACILITIES BUS TOUR
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Coming this April!
Registration will be opening soon.
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Beginning April 2023: DOE Public Facilities Bus Tours. These tours are currently being planned and scheduled, with volunteer training beginning in mid-March. If you are interested in this one-of-a-kind tour and sharing the incredible history and scientific progress of the region, please reach out to learn more.
If you have ever thought about volunteering, now is the time! Please contact Tony at tschnadelbach@amse.org to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.
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Are you interested in welcoming guests from around the world to Oak Ridge? What about sharing the history and science behind our city? Look no more because we have volunteer roles for you! 2023 is upon us and what better way to get involved during the new year than volunteering at AMSE. We have volunteer roles available at the following: America Museum of Science and Energy (115 Main Street East, Oak Ridge, TN) and the K-25 History Center (652 Enrichment Street, Oak Ridge, TN). | |
We have several groups coming in March and more programs throughout the spring. Please reach out to Tony at tschnadelbach@amse.org, if you are interested in learning more about getting plugged in at AMSE. | |
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What were once acorns sequestered by squirrels beneath the rich fall humus are now emerging as green shoots to greet the spring. Likewise, exhibits conceived last year have now fruited in our exhibit galleries. In addition to last month's opening of our new James Webb Space Telescope exhibit, the museum now hosts "Let's Play, the Elements of Electronic Gaming". Visitors can learn about the evolution of games from the first addition of solenoids to pinball tables to modern online and virtual gaming. And they can have fun while doing it: the exhibit features playable versions of arcade cabinets, pinball, and handhelds like "Simon.” A Periodic Table of Electronic Games displays the most influential games of the last century. Be educated and entertained with "Let's Play" | |
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The Observing with NASA (OWN) Kiosk is here through May at least.
On Saturday, March 18, we will be hosting a Special Saturday Science Event related to Astrophotography from 12:00 to 2:00 for our visitors to come and experience creating their own masterpiece from space, smell the scent of space and hear the sounds. The visitors will also receive instruction about capturing images from their home computers and how to make their images into masterpieces of their own to share with others. This is an opportunity for all ages.
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This contest is free to enter! We would like to thank our community partners for spreading the word about this contest. AMSE has already received several submissions from within the scientific community and a number from from Oak Ridge community schools. You have got to agree that an event where Ph.D’s and visionary Middle Schoolers are equals in their artistic interpretation, things are going to be stupendous! Special thanks to Jim Dodson for getting some of our student artists together. Educators of all backgrounds and vocations are the backbone of encouraging and inspiring the next generation of big thinkers. | |
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Check out the link or
more information:
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Check out the link or more information: https://amse.org/art-contest-2022
All entries should be directed to the attention of Cindy Lemons and must be submitted by March 1, 2023, along with the entry form. Email Cindy for additional information at clemons@amse.org Submissions must be brought or sent to the American Museum of Science and Energy at 115 Main Street East, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830.
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AMSEF Educators, Lenell Wright and Corky Witt, enjoyed conducting hands-on activities and the Van De Graaff generator at the Y-12 New Hope Center on February 23rd, 2023, as part of the Y-12’s “Introduce A Girl to Engineering Day.” Around six hundred eighth- through 12th-grade female students from East Tennessee attended the event at Y-12 where they had the opportunity to meet and speak with women who work in the engineering field and participate in hands-on activities. AMSE was one of 29 booths which represented different branches of engineering to encourage exploration into areas such as nuclear, civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial, and environmental engineering for future careers. Students were welcomed by Amy Wilson, Y-12 Deputy site Manager and Keynote Engineer: Susan Kozemko, Senior Director of Y-12 Engineering during the event. This is the tenth year of the special event focused on making students aware of possible STEM careers; currently only 34% of the engineering workforce is female. Y-12 hopes to continue to make a strong impact on workforce development in STEM careers for the future. | |
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The STEM of History (SOH) is a podcast produced by the American Museum of Science and Energy Foundation (AMSEF) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee with funding support from Humanities Tennessee and the National Endowment for the Humanities. This series examines the intersection of science with history. It focuses on tracing how scientific inquiry is interpreted in the historical record, and in turn, the impact of historical analysis to informing scientific inquiry.
This fascinating glimpse into how Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) has been present throughout history shows no great feat has ever been accomplished without the aid of these four key elements. Listen to an amazing list of guests and contributors in original interviews “talk shop” about how the world goes round and attempts to improve itself with every spin.
The STEM of HISTORY has been developed with a generous grant from Humanities Tennessee and the National Endowment for the Humanities. https://amse.org/stem-of-history/
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You are not going to find a cooler, classic dude than Bert the Turtle.
Order yours today!
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[Rn] 5f3 6d1 7s2 (A Photography Exhibition of Uranium Enrichment of Oak Ridge) is now available for viewing at the K-25 History Center. | |
Join the American Museum of Science and Energy's exciting virtual "Race to Space" and receive a custom t-shirt. This race encourages everyone to walk or run to the International Space Station virtually. As participants log and report distances to AMSE, we will send out fun 3D printed medals at each atmospheric milestone. The race is completed at the participant’s pace. | |
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Did you know you could walk Oak Ridge’s North Boundary Greenway once
(about 12.7 miles) to earn your Troposphere medal (reach 10 miles)? Explore
an older part of Oak Ridge and stop by AMSE’s sister Museum, the K-25
History Center just down the road. Or explore the Ijams Nature Center and
walk the Gravel Rd, Hayworth Hollow, and Imerys Trails to be on your way to
earning your Troposphere medal.
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We encourage folks to get to know our Race to Space sponsor,GEM Technologies, Inc., and visit our Race to Space partners, the Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department and the Ijams Nature Center. | |
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Charles Darwin’s Barnacle and David Bowie’s Spider: How Scientific Names Celebrate Adventurers, Heroes, and Even a Few Scoundrels.
by Steve Heard
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SPONSORED BY AMSE is very proud to have Terra Integras, LLC. as a sponsor for AMSE’s Online Book Club! We sincerely appreciate their support, and we hope that all of you join the book club and check out the amazing things going on at Terra Integras. | |
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AMSE is proud to partner with the Oak Ridge Public Library, Clinton Public Library, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Libraries, and the Manhattan Project National Historical Park for our online Book Club.
We encourage our Book Club members to visit AMSE’s online “The Discovery Shop” to buy this month’s book or borrow a copy from our Oak Ridge Public Library or Clinton Public Library partners.
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Why? Seriously, being a member of
the ASTC Travel Passport Program
gives members free general admission
to participating science centers and
museums outside their local area. Join
the savviest of science-loving families
and adults and visit more than 350
science centers and museums in 20
countries around the world! As an
AMSE Membership holder you also
can get huge discounted rates at ANY
Smithsonian Affiliate Museum.
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Please consider a gift to the American Museum of Science and Energy Foundation (AMSEF), a 501(c)(3) organization. Last year was a big year for AMSEF – we proudly operate both the American Museum of Science and Energy and the K-25 History Center. We need your help to ensure the success of both those wonderful institutions and to help us accomplish our vital mission of STEAM education. | |
There are many ways to give – please consider a one-time gift, an individual or family membership, or becoming part of our new 117 Society. Or you can always send your gifts to 115 Main St. East, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you often in 2022 at AMSE and the K-25 History Center.
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American Museum of Science and Energy
& K-25 History Center
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Monday through Saturday:
9AM – 5PM
Sunday:
1PM – 5PM
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AMSE address:
115 Main Street East
Oak Ridge, TN 37830.
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K-25 address:
652 Enrichment Street,
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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You can always reach us by calling
+1 (865) 294-4531 or emailing us at
info@AMSE.org.
Check us out online at
amse.org and
k25historycenter.org.
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Come see us soon at AMSE and the K-25 History Center! | |
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American Museum of
Science and Energy
AMSE.org
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