Benefits
Citizens
- Improves science literacy
- Encourages family involvement in science
- Presents science as recreation
- Provides volunteer outlet for retired scientists
Education
- Supports science learning
- Is a resource for careers in science
- Provides Community Service credit for students
Business
- Attracts families, students, teachers, tourists
- Enhances community appeal to professionals
- Compliments Interstate 270 Technology Corridor
- Acts as a focus for corporate community programs
Government
- Informs decision makers about science issues
- Increases citizen involvement