This school year, students at Sopris Elementary School in Glenwood Springs have run experiments in building and propulsion engineering, DNA extraction and chemical reactions. They have done this with help from Aspen Science Center (ASC) instructors, who have visited the school throughout the autumn thanks to a funding grant intended to increase fun and accessible […]
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Aspen Science Center sparks STEM for everyone
At the intersection of STEM and community is the Aspen Science Center (ASC) team, ready to cultivate lifelong learners through invigorating scientific programming. Founded in 2005 by local science enthusiasts, including the late philanthropist George Stranahan who spearheaded the initiative, ASC was created to increase public access to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education. […]
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A building that builds community — 15 years at the Third Street Center
Creating an inviting space for collaboration and community solutions has been the hallmark of the Third Street Center as it marks 15 years of service in Carbondale. With its 45,000-square-foot facility serving as the physical foundation for collaboration, the Third Street Center is currently home to a diverse collection of 36 organizations and has served […]
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Eventos en el valle Roaring Fork durante Navidad
Sábado 14 de diciembre al 28 de diciembre POSADA NAVIDEÑA Las bibliotecas del condado de Garfield te invitan a formar parte de su tradicional Posada Navideña. Habrá comida, premios, y mucha diversión. Para más información llama al (970) 984-2346 ADOPTA UNA MASCOTA Visita Tractor Supply en Rifle para conocer a tu nuevo amigo peludo con […]
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Letters – July 25, 2024
Southern hospitalityMy friend and I met Raleigh a couple of weeks ago in the delightful little town of Redstone. I wanted to share with you how much my friend, Jodi, and I enjoyed meeting you and Gina. Jodi and I were college roommates over 40 years ago and have remained good friends throughout all of […]
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Aspen Science Center leads on inclusivity
Aspen Science Center, a nonprofit formed in 2005, has a new executive director to carry forward its mission of “advancing the public understanding of science through life-long discovery, exploration and education.” Anna Voelker (who goes by the pronouns they/them) comes by way of Ohio State University, where they founded SciAccess — an initiative to improve […]
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Scuttlebutt – March 4, 2021
Early STEM Aspen Science Center (ASC) is introducing preschoolers to science and the scientific method with their Early STEM Program. “Distance Learning Activity” kits are available to childcare providers for free! These include a bilingual instruction card and materials, introducing kids to concepts like “gravity,” “cause and effect,” and “states of matter.” ASC Early STEM […]