Imagination Station is celebrating Dad’s on Sunday, June 17, 2012. We will be open from 12pm-5pm and when the kids come with him, Dad gets in FREE*!

Bring the whole family down and celebrate Dad’s special day together, exploring, discovering and creating at Imagination Station.

*Dad is free with a paid child admission. Not valid with any other offer or discount.

Imagination Station is celebrating Mom’s on Sunday, May 13, 2012. We will be open from 12pm-5pm and when the kids come with her, Mom gets in FREE*!

Bring the whole family down and celebrate Mom’s special day together, exploring, discovering and creating at Imagination Station.

*Mom is free with a paid child admission. Not valid with any other offer or discount.

Stocking a healthy pantry is easy if you know what to purchase.

By sticking to foods low in fat and sodium but high in fiber, you can make delicious, healthy meals for your family.

• Canola oil and olive oil are two heart healthy choices. Both are rich in monosaturated fats- the kind that boost HDL (the good cholesterol) and lower LDL (the bad cholesterol).
• Lean fish is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which help with growth, brain development and heart health. Put it on a salad or pair it with some whole grain rice to create a healthy meal.
• Get your fiber! Known for relieving constipation, fiber has many important benefits including lowering cholesterol levels and reducing blood pressure. Fiber can also slow sugar absorption, which can help control blood sugar levels.Dried goods contain a lot of fiber and will keep you feeling full longer. Look for the dried fruits that don’t contain added sugar.
• Beans are good for your heart. Black beans contain anthocyanins, an antioxidant compound that improves brain function. A half-cup serving provides 8g of protein and 7.5g of fiber.
• If you’re like most Americans, you’re consuming 5,000mg of sodium per day. That’s over twice the amount the American Heart Association recommends (2,400mg or around 1tsp). Try flavoring your meals with low-sodium options like vinegar and mustard.
• There are a variety of ways to make your food delicious without adding fat, calories and sodium. Try using herbs and spices to flavor chicken, fish or lean red meat.
• When it comes to choosing cereals, you want a small amount of sugar with as much fiber and protein as possible. Look for cereals with less than 10g of sugar and at least 3g of fiber.
• Buyer beware! Tomato sauces tend to be loaded with sugar. Look for sauces with 8g or less of sugar. Avoid sauces that list sugar as one of the first five ingredients.Fill your freezer with frozen fruits and veggies. These mealtime solutions are easy to microwave for a quick lunch or dinner and you don’t have to worry about spoiling.
• Be mindful when purchasing your frozen foods! Manufacturers tend to pack frozen meals full of ‘flavor’, which translates to sky-high sodium content. Always read the label before purchasing.
• Eat your dairy! Packed with calcium and vitamin D, foods like low fat milk, yogurt and cheese are smart choices when consumed in moderation.
• Yogurt is a great snack choice but be mindful of the type of yogurt you select. Greek yogurt is low in sugar and packed with protein.
• Provide healthy choices that are ready to eat. Cut up your fruits and veggies and place them in storage containers. This will make you more likely to choose these foods for snacks and meals.

We are open Monday, April 9, 2012 for Spring Break!

Imagination Station will be open regular hours 10am-5pm.

Something new every time you visit! Check out EGGstreme Science, Mindbender Mansion and Eat It Up!

Regular Hours of Operation.

May 28, 2012

Imagination Station will be open regular hours 10am-5pm.

In celebration of Memorial Day all active, inactive military and veterans are FREE*!

*Valid May 28, 2012 only. Not valid with any other offer or discount.

21st Century Kids need 21st Century Skills

In this season of giving, please make a donation to Imagination Station’s Annual Fund.

Most of us don’t think twice about paying $5 for a latte or a value meal, but making a $5 donation to our annual fund goes a long way toward providing unlimited inspiration to every child that visits Imagination Station.

Imagination Station provides a critical layer of science enrichment by serving as an informal educational partner for teachers, schools and parents. As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we need your support to provide hands-on science experiences for kids in our region. Your contribution will further our mission and prepare our kids to thrive in the 21st century!

At Imagination Station, our team is passionate about helping kids better understand how the world around them works. Team members are trained to work with children to develop problem-solving, inquiry-based questioning, and trial and error skills, key components in 21st century skills. This aptitude will help today’s kids craft better solutions to the pressing problems of today and the future.

With 75% of all elementary school teachers reporting that they don’t feel comfortable teaching science, often choosing not to teach science at all, there is no doubt why in a 2009 International Student Assessment, U.S. students ranked 17th out of 30 in industrialized nations in science.

On the most recent assessment, by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 34% of fourth-graders performed at or above the Proficient achievement level in science. Imagination Station is equipped to deliver experiences that will prepare our kids for the challenges of tomorrow.

In the last 2 years:

• Imagination Station has provided an educational, family-friendly experience for over 450,000 visitors, over 70,000 of those in school groups.
• We have engaged 17,000 area school children with science outreach programs.
• Over 13,000 Lucas County children have visited the science center at no charge, through our “Lucas County Kids Get in Free” program every Saturday.
• Over 5500 families have supported the science center with memberships.
• We’ve hosted 5 traveling exhibitions, opened 2 new learning worlds and partnered with dozens of area organizations to bring new experiences to our community.

As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we need your support to provide hands-on science experiences for kids in our region. Your contribution will further our mission and prepare our kids to thrive in the 21st century!

Imagination Station Board of Directors

Annual Fund Donations

2010 Annual Fund Donors

October 7-9th

Friday & Saturday – 10am-4pm
Sunday – Noon-5pm

The Mobile Learning Adventure  will be at Imagination Station on Friday October 7th – Sunday, October 9th.  The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC), is helping children in Toledo, Ohio explore their career dreams while highlighting the importance of early education with the Mobile Learning Adventure, an entertaining and interactive traveling exhibit.

The hands-on exhibit offers educational games for children to do with their parents on two touch-screen kiosks. Activities include the “When I Grow Up” station, where kids dress up as different professionals and have their picture superimposed on an appropriate background. It’s one thing for your child to imagine growing up to be a firefighter. Seeing themselves as a firefighter? Way better. Ever wonder what your child wants to be when they grow up? Let them show you!

The fun’s not just for the children, though. In addition, parents can take home an activity book and a Sesame Street^TM learning kit created for PNC as part of a continuing partnership.  The kit includes a magazine for parents and caregivers, children’s activity cards and a book, along with an original Sesame Street DVD that demonstrates how to take everyday moments and turn them into learning opportunities.

In appreciation of your company’s support of Imagination Station, we’re offering you and your family a special opportunity to view the BODIES REVEALED Exhibition at Imagination Station at a discounted rate. Don’t miss your opportunity to receive exclusive group pricing for Non-Members at $11 (regular admission is $18) and Member pricing at $5 (regular admission is $6).

Saturday & Sunday, October 22 & 23

Imagination Station’s exclusive group discount tickets give you full access to BODIES REVEALED as well as to all of Imagination Station during regular business hours. The group rate applies to October 22 & 23 only and space is limited. Admission to BODIES REVEALED for non-members is timed. If you are a Non-Member, you’ll be asked to choose a time and a date to view BODIES REVEALED during your purchase.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see BODIES REVEALED, the world class Exhibition featuring 10 full body human specimens and over 150 organs that tell the story of the miraculous systems at work within each of us every second of our existence.  The full body specimens are complimented by presentation cases of related individual organs, both healthy and diseased, that provide an even more detailed look into the elements that comprise each system.

Tickets are only available online and in advance until Friday, October 21st at 3pm. Space is limited. Please present your receipt to pick up your tickets at Will Call. Tickets purchased same day will be charged regular admission.

Purchase your tickets now!

Saturday, October 22, 10am-5pm

Sunday, October 23, Noon-5pm

Thank you for your interest in purchasing tickets to BODIES REVEALED.

This offer has expired. If you are interested in seeing this world-class exhibition please plan your visit soon.

In appreciation of your company’s support of Imagination Station, we’re offering you and your family a special opportunity to view the BODIES REVEALED Exhibition at Imagination Station at a discounted rate. Don’t miss your opportunity to receive exclusive group pricing for Non-Members at $11 (regular admission is $18) and Member pricing at $5 (regular admission is $6).

Saturday & Sunday, October 8 & 9

Imagination Station’s exclusive group discount tickets give you full access to BODIES REVEALED as well as to all of Imagination Station during regular business hours. The group rate applies to October 8 & 9 only and space is limited. Admission to BODIES REVEALED for non-members is timed. If you are a Non-Member, you’ll be asked to choose a time and a date to view BODIES REVEALED during your purchase.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see BODIES REVEALED, the world class Exhibition featuring 10 full body human specimens and over 150 organs that tell the story of the miraculous systems at work within each of us every second of our existence.  The full body specimens are complimented by presentation cases of related individual organs, both healthy and diseased, that provide an even more detailed look into the elements that comprise each system.

Tickets are only available online and in advance until Friday, October 7th at 3pm. Space is limited. Please present your receipt to pick up your tickets at Will Call. Tickets purchased same day will be charged regular admission.

Purchase your tickets now!

Saturday, October 8, 10am-5pm

Sunday, October 9, Noon-5pm

Thank you for your interest in purchasing tickets to BODIES REVEALED.

This offer has expired. If you are interested in seeing this world-class exhibition please plan your visit soon.

In appreciation of your company’s support of Imagination Station, we’re offering you and your family a special opportunity to view the BODIES REVEALED Exhibition at Imagination Station at a discounted rate. Don’t miss your opportunity to receive exclusive group pricing for Non-Members at $11 (regular admission is $18) and Member pricing at $5 (regular admission is $6).

Saturday & Sunday, October 1 & 2

Imagination Station’s exclusive group discount tickets give you full access to BODIES REVEALED as well as to all of Imagination Station during regular business hours. The group rate applies to October 1 & 2 only and space is limited. Admission to BODIES REVEALED for non-members is timed. If you are a Non-Member, you’ll be asked to choose a time and a date to view BODIES REVEALED during your purchase.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see BODIES REVEALED, the world class Exhibition featuring 10 full body human specimens and over 150 organs that tell the story of the miraculous systems at work within each of us every second of our existence.  The full body specimens are complimented by presentation cases of related individual organs, both healthy and diseased, that provide an even more detailed look into the elements that comprise each system.

Tickets are only available online and in advance until Friday, September 30th at 3pm. Space is limited. Please present your receipt to pick up your tickets at Will Call. Tickets purchased same day will be charged regular admission.

Saturday, October 1, 10am-5pm
Sunday, October 2, Noon-5pm

Thursday, September 29

3:30-5:00pm

Come to the Educator’s Open House and see first-hand why Imagination Station, filled with over 250 interactive experiences, is a useful tool to help teach much needed science concepts and 21st century skills.

• Explore BODIES REVEALED. Free for teachers at the Open House!*
• Find out how Imagination Station can bring exciting, engaging and educational science into your school
• Experience hands-on Science Festival activities
• Discover STARLAB, our portable planetarium

BODIES REVEALED, extended through November 6th, offers teachers a unique opportunity to utilize real human specimens as a learning tool for their students. Tour the Exhibition at the Open House and see how you can use our BODIES Educator Guide to create lesson plans that incorporate the uniqueness of this world-class Exhibition. Special rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Directions and parking.

RSVP below or call 419.244.2674 ext. 250 to reserve your space today.

* Educator ID required.

Toledo, Ohio – Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2011, Imagination Station is open from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

The Imagination Station, located on the downtown Toledo riverfront, is a science center dedicated to delivering science and technology based programming to youth and their families throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

WHAT:  Imagination Station OPEN on Labor Day

WHEN: Monday, September 5, 2011

10:00am – 5:00pm

WHERE: Imagination Station

One Discovery Way

Toledo, OH 43604

419.244.2674

ADMISSION: Big Kids (13-64) $9.00

Kids (3-12) $7.00

Seniors (65+) $8.00

Kids 2 & under FREE

Members FREE

Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2011, Imagination Station is open from 10:00am – 5:00pm.

ADMISSION: Big Kids (13-64) $9.00

Kids (3-12) $7.00

Seniors (65+) $8.00

Kids 2 & under FREE

Members FREE

Be the first to see this compelling exhibit!

May 20, 2011

10am – 5pm

BODIES REVEALED
Our bodies are our most important possession. They are intricately developed machines; more complex and wondrous than all the computers and gadgetry we surround ourselves with today.

Visitors of all ages can look deep inside the meticulously dissected 10 full body specimens and over 150 partial specimens, learn about human anatomy and see the effects that disease and unhealthy lifestyles have on the body.

BODIES REVEALED celebrates the human body, using a revolutionary technique called polymer preservation, in which human tissue is permanently preserved using liquid silicone rubber.

Reserve your spot and buy tickets today. Space is limited and advance purchase is required for the Member Preview.

To purchase tickets online, please have your Imagination Station member number ready to do the following:

1.  Go to the online store (will open in a new window) and start by confirming your membership online.

2.  Under IS Members Only, choose Find Combos.

3.  Choose May 20th, this is the Member Preview event.

4.  Select the tickets you need and the time you choose and continue the checkout process.

Timed ticketing is available by the hour from 10am – 4pm.

Tickets: $6 per person*
Children 2 and under: FREE

Purchase tickets online or at Imagination Station by May 19th.

* Ticketmaster online fees apply. $2 per ticket web convenience fee plus a $2 transaction fee.

BODIES REVEALED – About the Exhibition

BODIES REVEALED – Plan Your Visit

BODIES REVEALED – Frequently Asked Questions

BODIES REVEALED - Students & Educators

BODIES REVEALED – News & Media

You and a guest are invited to an Exclusive Preview Party

Thursday, May 19, 2011
6-8pm

BODIES REVEALED
Our bodies are our most important possession. They are intricately developed machines; more complex and wondrous than all the computers and gadgetry we surround ourselves with today.

You and your guest can look deep inside the meticulously dissected 10 full body specimens and over 150 partial specimens, learn about human anatomy and see the effects that disease and unhealthy lifestyles have on the body.

BODIES REVEALED celebrates the human body, using a revolutionary technique called polymer preservation, in which human tissue is permanently preserved using liquid silicone rubber.

BODIES REVEALED About the Exhibition

April 1-30, 2011

Spring into Imagination Station for EGGciting, EGGcentric activities for the entire month of April. It’s the perfect time to check out our newest EGGxhibits, the BIG DIG and Engineer IT!

OPEN 7 days a week in April!

Spring Break is here and we have tons of activities to keep you busy!

In Science Studio throughout the month will be EGGciting activities:

• “Cook” eggs in liquid nitrogen
• “Suck” an egg into a jar
• Soak eggs in vinegar and watch how they progress every day
• Squeeze an egg without breaking it
• Learn about egg density (floating and sinking eggs)
• Great egg carton take home activities!

Tons of EGGcitement throughout the month!

April 16th

1-3pm

Family Workshop – Don’t Crack Up

Eggs are fragile (and messy when they break!). Learn about materials engineering while protecting an egg during the classic egg drop challenge. Then we’ll push your family’s engineering skills to see if your egg can survive a journey down the zip line. Make sure you dress appropriately for this potentially messy workshop!

April 18th

We will have 101.5 The River hanging out from 11am-2pm.

April 22nd & 23rd

Decorate your own easter eggs in Science Studio.

April 24th

Closed for Easter.

April 30th

Celebrate Earth Day with The University of Toledo and Imagination Station!

Sponsored by:

Purchase a Large Pizza March 14th – 21st and The Oasis will donate 10% to Imagination Station!

While the number Pi may go on forever this promotion is for a limited time, so be sure to stop by either Oasis location to support The Imagination Station!

Some Facts about Pi

Pi goes on forever – it is infinitely long. Mathematicians are still trying to find some pattern to the digits of pi. The standard first six digits of pi, appears six times in the first 10 million digits.

William Shanks spent thirteen years calculating pi by hand, reaching the 707th decimal place. Years later, a computer checked his work and found that he was wrong from the 527th digit on.

The Oasis

Oasis currently has 2 locations that serve the Toledo and Bowling Green, Ohio areas.

The Toledo location is located at the corner of Dorr and Secor, across the street from the University of Toledo. With over 500 items, they are sure to have something for the entire family. This location serves Cottage Inn gourmet pizza, grinders, and calzones! Call for delivery, carry-out or dine in thier multi-level dining room, featuring a 2-story indoor waterfall, a full bar and outdoor patio seating. Call 419-536-FOOD (3663) or stop by 3303 Dorr St. and check us out today!

The Bowling Green location is a compact version of the Toledo store offering delivery and carry-out services.  With the same extensive menu, service and delivery to the entire city, The Oasis allows you to create the perfect dining experience anywhere!  From their own special recipe, hand-crafted pizzas to delicious off-the-grill sandwiches, you will understand why everyone is talking about Bowling Green’s newest restaurant. Call 419-352-FOOD (3663) or stop in at 1424 E. Wooster St.

Advance Auto Parts® Monster Jam, starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over or smash through!  Monster Jam provides a massive night’s entertainment tailored perfectly for your family’s budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old.

Receive 1/2 off admission at Imagination Station!

Visit Imagination Station now – March 20th, 2011 and receive 1/2 off admission just by showing us your Monster Jam tickets!

Winners of The Showcase of the Arts, sponsored by the Toledo Symphony League, will be on display at the science center through April 25, 2010. Students from Kindergarten through high school were asked to produce poetry/prose, musical compositions, or mixed medium two-dimensional artwork that they were inspired to create after listening to a series of classical music selections.

Crime Scene Science

Gizmo’s gone missing!

Camp-in is an overnight program designed to inspire boys and girls, grades 2-6, to discover science in an entertaining, educational and interactive way. The program offers single gender and co-ed nights, one night a year for girls in grades 7-12, and one night for families. This program includes hands-on workshops, exploration time to interact with exhibits, a scavenger hunt and a ride in the simulator theater. Participants also receive 2-days admission to Imagination Station along with a souvenir patch.

Crime Scene Science Workshops, include:

• DNA Extraction – What does DNA look like? How do forensic scientists get the DNA from cells to use it for identification purposes? Extract your own DNA to take home with you!
• Fingerprints – Compare the big and small details of your fingerprints to those of your friends! Learn how to lift and preserve fingerprint evidence.
• Chromatography – Use simple science principles to identify which pen wrote a ransom note.
• Hair Analysis – Learn how to use a microscope to prepare and study a slide of your own hair.
• Shoe Print Casting - How can you capture the tiny details of footprints in the dirt? Practice by making your own shoeprint cast, which can dry overnight for you to take home in the morning!
• Teeth Impressions - How does studying teeth impressions help in Crime Scene Science? Eighty percent of the time teeth impressions are used to identify people.   You will have the chance to match teeth impressions to discover who took the bite from a piece of our evidence.

Participants – $37 Members/$40 Non-Members

Chaperones – $27 Members/$30 Non-Members

Click Here for Dates and Registration.

The Imagination Station will be closed on April 24th in celebration of Easter Sunday.

Saturday, June 25th

H2OOOOOOOh! Rocket Challenge
Discover the Engineer within…

This exciting science challenge, brought to Imagination Station by The Blade, gives kids of all ages the opportunity to design and build their own rocket. We’ll provide everything that you need (bottles, paper, tape, water, etc), you just need to bring the idea and the willingness to put it together.

If your water rocket hits the target, you’ll be entered to win an awesome science kit!

For more information on water rockets:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Soda-Bottle-Water-Rocket/

http://www.tclauset.org/21_BtlRockets/BTL.html

Sponsored By:

Imagination Station is celebrating Grandparents on Sunday, September 11th , 2011. We will be open from 12pm-5pm and when grandkids come with you, Grandparents receive $10 off a grandparent’s membership.*

*valid September 11, 2011 only. Must be redeemed on site. No other discounts apply. New memberships only.

October 20: Members Only Monster Bash
6:00-8:00pm

Calling all ghouls and goblins! Members can enjoy this spooky evening, just for them, filled with special activities and demonstrations designed to take the scare out of scary, so bring the whole family in for this eerie member party.

For reservations and information, call 419.244.2674 ext. 198.

Members please RSVP

Sponsored by:

October 22, 23 & 29

Have an eerie good time this October as we celebrate Spooky Science. Science Studio will feature spooky activities and our live demonstrations will leave you howling for more.

November 8-12, 2011

“Chemistry—Our Health, Our Future!”

The Toledo Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will be at Imagination Station all week to celebrate the wonder of chemistry! This year’s theme, “Chemistry – Our Health, Our Future!” will explore the positive impacts of chemistry as it relates to nutrition, hygiene and medicine. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore a variety of different experiments and learn that they are surrounded by chemistry, no matter what you do or eat. Visitors will also see that chemistry can be a fun, dynamic profession.
* Denotes abbreviated menu of activities available Tuesday through Friday, October 8-11. All activities will be available on Saturday, October 12.\

Activities will include:

* Sugar Shocker – Which Pop Can Will Float?
Ever wonder how much sugar is in a can of soda? This highly visual experiment will let you ‘see’ the sugar content in the soda that you drink. You may just walk away thinking again about your choices.

* Digestion – Antacid Tablets
With the holidays just around the corner, bellyaches are sure to be a potential bi-product of every delicious meal. This activity will show you what happens when antacid tablets, like Alka-Seltzer, are taken to reduce acid buildup in the stomach.

* You Make the Color Change
What happens when you blow air out of your lungs? You emit CO₂, or carbon dioxide. This activity will give you a visual interpretation of CO₂ emissions. When you blow through a straw and into something that contains an universal indicator, which reacts by changing colors dependent upon the amount of acid or base present, you’ll make the colors change.

* Clean a Cut
When you get a cut, a common first aid treatment is to apply hydrogen peroxide to clean out the wound and reduce the risk of infection. In lieu of an actual wound, this activity will show you the reaction that hydrogen peroxide has on the skin by simulating its reaction on a potato. If you add the hydrogen peroxide to yeast (and a little bit of dish soap), which causes the peroxide to decompose more rapidly, you’ll get a mini version of one of Imagination Station’s favorite demonstrations – Elephant’s Toothpaste.

* Wash Your Hands – You’re Glowing!
With cold and flu season knocking on our door, this activity will help visitors (both kids and adults) learn about better hand-washing hygiene. Before washing their hands, visitors will be asked to apply a glow-in-the-dark hand lotion. After washing, visitors will place their hands beneath a UV light to see how well they did. This activity also explores the difference between ‘bacteria’ and ‘virus’.

Vitamins – Which Has More Vitamin C?
Titration is a common laboratory method of quantitative chemical analysis that is used to determine the content of a specific substance in a mixture, tablet, and so on. In Imagination Station terms, you’re going to learn how to use this test to determine how much Vitamin C is in orange juice and how much is in Tang.

Diabetes 2
One of the most common chronic conditions in the world, Diabetes, occurs when the body fails to process sugar correctly. This activity explores the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and uses an insulin model to show the conversion of glucose to fructose.

How Does a Cold Pack Work?
Ever sprain your ankle or hurt your wrist and the doctor told you to use a cold pack to help reduce swelling? This activity will show you how a cold pack goes from room temperature to frigid in a matter of seconds. There’s no switch to turn on, it’s just chemistry!

How Much Fat is in That Potato Chip?
This activity shows you a visual deconstruction of one of America’s favorite snacks – the potato chip! We’ll take regular and low-fat potato chips, add a magic liquid and make the fat appear before our eyes. We’re not just picking on the poor potato chip though, chocolate chips and sunflower seeds are getting picked on too!

Which Balloon Will Change the Most?
In this activity we’re pitting Ice vs. Dry Ice vs. Liquid Nitrogen in a 3 way competition. One hint – balloons shrink when exposed to extreme cold! See what happens!

Floating Bubbles
Because soap bubbles are very light, they will float on a gas that is only slightly more dense than the air that fills them, like carbon dioxide. When bubbles settle into a container of carbon dioxide, they’ll float. In this activity, CO₂ (dry ice is the solid form of carbon dioxide) will remain at the bottom of an aquarium allowing the bubbles to float. It’s a great way to really examine the unseen presence of gases.

What’s pH?
When placed in a basic solution, dry ice creates carbonic acid, which as its name indicates, is acidic. When placed in a cylinder filled with water and an universal indicator, you’ll see the water change colors.

National Chemistry Week is a community-based annual event that is celebrated across the country and unites ACS local sections, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life. It is the premier event that is designed to spark excitement about science in young budding scientists by allowing them to see chemistry in action in everyday activities with common household items and to interact with professionals in many different areas of science.

“Science does not know its debt to imagination.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Imagination is the first step to explore, to discover, to create. We want to thank the following donors who have generously supported our Fuel Imagination Annual Fund. We also want to thank each of our visitors who have made a contribution to Fuel Imagination and signed a name card displayed on our wall of windows at Imagination Station.

All proceeds from the Fuel Imagination campaign will be used to provide access to Imagination Station for all children, especially those might never be able to visit.

We are indebted to all of our donors who opened the doors to imagination and science with their generosity:

Carbon:

Dr. & Mrs. F. Michael Walsh

Hydrogen:

Carol & Michael Anderson
Paul Betz
Carol Campbell
First Energy Foundation Matching Gift to Carol & Michael Anderson
Jim & Kristi Hoffman
Gail & Don Mewhort III
Ormond Family Foundation
John & Mary Sue Siciliano
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen H. Staelin
The Blarney
The Oasis
Deke & Hope Welles Fund of the Toledo Community Foundation

Oxygen:

Hylant Group Employees
Harvey & Stacey Kripke
David Neufeld Memorial Foundation

Nitrogen:

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas J. Backoff
The Minneapolis Foundation recommended by Katherine Brook & D. Jason Sloane
Michael & Kathleen Hanley
Drs. Elizabeth & Richard Ruppert
Craig & Cathy Sheets

Phosphorus:

Amir & Augusta Askari
Annette L. Boice
Virginia Clifford
David & Rebecca Huey
Mary M. Karazim
Kiemle-Hankins & The Martindale Family
In memory of Dr. Verlin Lee from Pilkington Plant 21 Employees
In memory of Dr. Verlin Lee from Start High School Special Education
Frank S. Merritt
Mitchell Family Foundation
Shelly Orenstein & Michael Nagel
John & Pamela Rentner
Jay & Mindy Romanoff
Thomas & Connie Schmidt
James Slattery
Merle B. Snodgrass
Tom & Marcia Suter
Waterville Rotary Club
Karyl Kerry Young

Bromine:

AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign
Priscilla Bell
Susan L. Brotje
Mary Anne Brown
In memory of Dr. Verlin Lee from Ed Krauss & Esther Kash
In memory of Dr. Verlin Lee from Roger & Barbara Sanchez
William & Barbara McMilen
Harold P. Munger, Sr.
John & Cathy Nelson
Jackson & Sally Smith

Thank you!