“The Mugar Omni Theater offers visitors the opportunities to experience the world as they never before have whether it’s chasing storms or climbing mountains” said Annette Sawyer, vice president of education and enrichment programs. “We are very excited to make this slate of awe-inspiring and educational films more accessible for museumgoers this month with the help of MathWorks.”
This marks the ninth Free Film Friday series sponsored by MathWorks, a generous sponsor of giant-screen films in the Mugar Omni Theater since 1991. Through its partnership with the Museum and sponsorship of programs like Free Film Fridays, MathWorks is helping to bring exciting educational experiences to all members of the community. The Museum of Science also received a grant from the Natick-based software company that will support two dozen elementary teachers from Haverhill, Brockton, and Lowell schools in learning to implement the Engineering is Elementary® (EiE®) curriculum developed by the Museum’s National Center for Technological Literacy® (NCTL®).
“As a Premier Partner of the Museum, we share a common goal to promote science education beyond the classroom,” said Kevin Lorenc, corporate communications, MathWorks. “These amazing films bring science to life in a way that educates and inspires – a hallmark of all the Museum’s programs – and we are proud to once again help make them accessible to more Museum visitors.”
The Museum will show Extreme Weather, Dolphins, and National Parks Adventure during Free Film Fridays. Visitors can pick up free tickets at the Museum box office on the day of the show only, first come, first served. Hours and show times may vary. Limit two shows per guest. For more information, the public can call or visit the Museum’s web site at mos.org.
About the Museum of Science
One of the world’s largest science centers and New England’s most attended cultural institution, the Museum introduces about 1.5 million visitors a year to STEM via programs and interactive exhibits. An extraordinary variety of learning experiences span the Yawkey Gallery on the Charles River, Hall of Human Life, Thomson Theater of Electricity, Charles Hayden Planetarium, Mugar Omni Theater, Gordon Current Science & Technology Center, 4-D Theater, and Butterfly Garden. The Museum’s National Center for Technological Literacy® curricula, including the award-winning Engineering is Elementary, have reached an estimated 10.5 million students and 122,400 educators. The Museum sparks teens worldwide to use digital technology via The Clubhouse Network and has led a $41 million National Science Foundation-funded Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network of science museums. Visit: http://www.mos.org.
About MathWorks
MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. MATLAB, the language of technical computing, is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation. Simulink is a graphical environment for simulation and Model-Based Design of multidomain dynamic and embedded systems. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on these product families to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development in automotive, aerospace, electronics, financial services, biotech-pharmaceutical, and other industries. MATLAB and Simulink are also fundamental teaching and research tools in the world’s universities and learning institutions. Founded in 1984, MathWorks employs more than 3500 people in 15 countries, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA. For additional information, visit www.mathworks.com.