ANNUAL 2014 REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2015 THE SCIENCE CENTER OF EMPOWERING MEMBERS ENGAGES AND INSPIRES IOWANS AS AMBASSADORS ALONG THEIR JOURNEY OF This year, more than 7,000 member households engaged One Saturday morning, Programs Coordinator Bridgett helped LIFELONG SCIENCE LEARNING. with SCI through workshops, special events and, of course, Layne get more involved in behind-the-scenes work. In the free admission every day. SCI Membership provides many weeks that followed, she encouraged him to hone his year-round access to the facility, empowering SCI members animal expertise by engaging him with more aspects of animal MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT to embody our mission and values both as visitors and care. Today, Layne fields questions from visitors when he A vibrant community relies on the important work of nonprofits that form connections ambassadors in the community. interacts with them while feeding his animal friends across the spectrum of healthcare, human services, education and arts and culture. in What on Earth? Likewise, a vibrant nonprofit relies on the support of the community to provide the FINDING FRIENDS AND His friends and mentors at SCI provide the most important resources – monetary and otherwise – to do this important work. In the biology world, MENTORS AT SCI teaching tool: They recognize his passion for science and we call this a symbiotic relationship. give him opportunities and information to encourage For the Keller family, SCI Membership is deeply personal lifelong learning. Thanks to your support in the past year, SCI has engaged and inspired more than and pivotal in their son Layne’s growth and development. 320,000 children, teens and adults through interactive exhibits, live programming, IMAX Weekly visits to SCI helped their son discover scientific films, special events, workshops and camps. Together, we have helped SCI become a phenomena and ultimately find his own voice. leader in STEM education and have created an exciting place to explore science. By April Keller, SCI Member As we reflect on the year in this annual report, I want to thank the visitors, Can you remember the moment you realized what you wanted collaborators, innovators and supporters who continue to make SCI the premier science to be when you grew up? These moments at the Science Center museum in the state. We appreciate and welcome your partnership as we continue to of Iowa are when my son Layne sees his dreams fully realized. bring learning to life by engaging and inspiring Iowans along their journey of lifelong These are only a handful of examples of how he is encouraged science learning. My son has amazing friends and mentors at SCI who go to grow in STEM at SCI, and I am excited to see what the out of their way to provide him with information to fuel his future holds. I know he will dabble in many other STEM curiosity. His friend, Programs Presenter Ryan, is continuing activities during the Saturdays to come. his education in engineering and has given Layne the drive to go to college. He also has a mentor in SCI Animal Specialist What will be certain is that he will always have amazing Mark, who has walked Layne through the Animal Room and people cheering him on at SCI.  Curt Simmons introduced him to each resident, explaining his role in caring President & CEO *Cover photo is a close-up of the Amazing Milk experiment performed in some SCI labs and programs. Try it at home using the experiment recipe on the back cover! for a variety of Iowa’s native species. 2 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP 3 FOSTERING INNOVATION IN EDUCATION SCI’s second Summer of Making made a key transition from a “movement” to a “mindset” that emphasizes the process over the product. By refocusing Making as a way of thinking rather than a way of working, SCI reached a variety of audiences in innovative and targeted ways, using new media and new workshops to inspire Makers of all ages, demographics and interests.

WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS engaged middle school makers in 6th through 8th grade through STEM challenges designed especially for “MAKE SOMETHING THAT “They realize technology is all around them, how sensors are pre-teens. Students waged DIY catapult battles, built custom bee used to open doors when you walk in or wash your hands, homes, transformed old clothing into new fashions and more. DOES SOMETHING” for example,” Green said. “Then they start to think, ‘Oh, what That was the motto for Teresa Green’s fourth grade students, if I could make this?’ That’s my favorite thing.”  one she was inspired to incorporate into every element of the classroom experience following her participation in an STUDIO TIME invited Makers of all ages to the Makers Studio exhibit every afternoon for different themed activities each week of the summer. SCI-led Maker training at the Iowa Technology Education Participants created a giant cardboard fort, built inventive Rube Goldberg Association Conference in October 2014. machines (complete with a ringing bell at the end!) and honed their sewing For Green, that motto means trading the traditional concept skills with finger puppets. of a classroom for a “Makerspace,” where students own the learning experience through hands-on discovery and THE SECOND-ANNUAL DES MOINES MINI MAKER FAIRE featured a record number innovation and educators encourage students to see of exhibitors and high-tech activities that extended inside and outside SCI. ordinary objects in new, innovative ways. More than 35 Makers exhibited everything from laser lightsabers and fashion Green is happiest when her students are asking questions. designs to metalwork sculptures and 3-D printers. Inspiring inquisitive, tech-minded Makers is her goal.

4 SUMMER OF MAKING SUMMER OF MAKING 5 INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION modern applications of paleontology — like what happens if the dinosaurs return to Earth. OF PALEONTOLOGISTS “If dinosaurs ever came back, I could give others the In conjunction with the Ultimate Dinosaurs exhibit, SCI knowledge to know how to escape, so they won’t get recruited a promising crew of 2nd through 5th graders INTRODUCING NEW DINOSAURS eaten,” said Jr. Paleontologist Landan, 10. “I’m really to SCI’s own dig site, where they honed their skills as WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY interested in the dinosaurs. I’ve liked them ever since I official “Jr. Paleontologists.” This experience provided an was in 1st grade, and I always wanted to learn more about Dinosaur exhibits are always popular at science museums, but opportunity for elementary students to serve as a dinosaur them because they’re really interesting.”  how do you create a new experience for the 21st Century visitor? authority and own the exhibit experience through a self- By incorporating cutting-edge technology, the Ultimate Dinosaurs guided project. exhibition invited visitors of all ages to meet and interact with lesser-known dinosaur species from the subcontinent Gondwana This dedicated team identified fossils, labeled dinosaurs using touch screens, videos and dioramas. and excavated ancient specimens during Saturday morning workshops throughout the run of Ultimate Dinosaurs. Jr. Without household favorites like the T. rex and Stegosaurus, Paleontologists developed a hands-on, educational activity this exhibition introduced visitors to 13 lesser-known species related to their interest in dinosaurs and paleontology and from South America, Africa and Madagascar. Ultimate Dinosaurs had the opportunity to present as a Jr. Paleontologist in the provided a playful environment for visitors to expand their exhibition. understanding of prehistoric creatures that ruled the world. While some Jr. Paleontologists focused on dinosaurs’ colors in their research, others were more interested in

6 ULTIMATE DINOSAURS ULTIMATE DINOSAURS 7 hours of early childhood education feet of wood were transformed by Pint Size Science kits were distributed took place in the NAEYC-accredited participants using hand tools like to educators across the state after the 2,400 SCI Preschool. 2,000 screwdrivers, saws and vice clamps 7,887 220 program was selected as a Governor’s in the Makers Studio throughout miles of film ran through the IMAX STEM Scale-Up Program. the summer. projector this year, bringing subjects from animals to airplanes and space to Star Trek to the giant screen.

students were impacted bones were excavated from the Dino SCI saw visitors from 99 of Iowa’s 99 counties and hours were donated to through school visits Dig Pit by more than 10,000 visitors all 50 states this year. support SCI’s operations 55,108 and outreach. 75 during ULTIMATE Spring Break. 12,377 by 546 volunteers. 99 50

10TH DOWNTOWN BIRTHDAY: CAMPS: SCI introduced 32 new camps that focused on IOWA MAKER TWITTER CHATS: In summer 2015, SCI MASTER PLANNING: In 2015, SCI embarked on a master SCI has been engaging and inspiring filmmaking, art, engineering and more. The summer included launched the first-ever Iowa Maker Twitter Chats, which planning process that encompasses the organization’s vision visitors for more than 45 years, but Making experiences with “Rebuild,” “Inventor’s Workshop” and invited artists, tinkerers, educators and inventors to join the and goals for the next decade. SCI engaged community this year we celebrated 10 years of “Claymation.” 2,015 campers joined us during summer 2015! conversation about a Making-inspired topic every other leaders, staff members, its Board of Directors and visitors in bringing learning to life from Downtown Tuesday from June through August. SCI led Twitter discussions shaping a new era of A-ha! moments. Des Moines. We hosted a birthday GIRLS IN SCIENCE: SCI’s Girls in about everything from robotics and STEAM initiatives to the countdown with cupcakes leading up to a party with birthday Science Initiative featured another role of Making in education. PINT SIZE SCIENCE SCALE-UP: The cake celebrating a decade of downtown memories at SCI. exciting year of engaging events for second year of this program for early girls in elementary through high school, THE FOUR SEASONS PROJECT: The childhood educators brought new kits 1 MILLION CUPS: Des Moines’ startup and entrepreneurial with working female scientists serving , the Des Moines and curriculum to classrooms through communities made SCI their permanent home every as mentors at every level. The Girls in Arts Center, the the Iowa Governor’s Scale-Up Program. Wednesday morning starting in July 2015. This interactive Science Initiative, which aims to empower and equip girls and DanzArts Studio teamed up in spring SCI packaged more than 220 kits and weekly event invites local entrepreneurs and startups to in science, technology, engineering and math, invites girls 2014 in The Four Seasons Project, an provided on-site professional development for schools and present their concepts and ideas in concise pitches, and the to connect with female STEM role models like Dr. Jill Pruetz, innovative showcase of science, libraries across the state. audience provides feedback. a biological anthropologist and National Geographic Explorer. music, dance and art presented by area students. The project Dr. Pruetz delivered the keynote at Meals with Mentors, then culminated in a group performance and exhibition in May at joined the girls for a team windmill-building challenge. the Temple for Performing Arts in .

8 MILESTONES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS MILESTONES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS 9 SPONSORSHIPS & GRANTS Up to $9,999 Alliant Energy Foundation Iowa Women’s Foundation Bank of America Carol Leshner The following contributions were made through generous support of specific projects, programs and films at the Science Center of Iowa Best Buy Foundation Lorraine and Thomas May and Blank IMAX Dome Theater between October 1, 2014, and September 30, 2015. BNSF Railway Foundation Justin and Marcy Card McCarty Central Bank Cheryl and Mickey Miller CenturyLink Osmundson Manufacturing Co. $50,000 and above Des Moines Area Community College Polk County Community Betterment Grant Eaton Corporation Rockwell Collins Matching Gift Program Elevate Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa Facebook Science Museum of Minnesota/NISE Network Faegre Baker Daniels LLP Science Museum of Minnesota/PAGE National Institute Farm Credit Services of America Simonson and Associates Architects LLC Feed Energy The Tides Center/Maker Education Initiative Laura Higgins and David Walters US Bank Iowa Academy of Science Vermeer Iowa Economic Development Authority (Iowa Tourism Grant) Voya Financial $25,000 and above Iowa Pork Producers Association W.R. Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation Iowa Space Grant Consortium Workiva TRUST FUND , Aerospace Engineering Dept. Young Emerging Scientists (Kimberly Wayne) Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine Iowa State University, Department of Agronomy Iowa Virtual Academy

$10,000 and above GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS SCI works to engage a wide community audience to develop meaningful partnerships and new initiatives ATLANTIC BOTTLING Company that inspire curious minds of all ages. Partnerships and sponsorships from the following organizations help SCI engage and inspire lifelong learning in all of us. Krause Gentle Meier Bernstein Myron & Jacqueline Foundation Foundation Blank II Fund

BRAVO Greater Des Moines Fund: The following local governments committed a portion of their hotel/motel tax in FY 14–15: • Altoona • Carlisle • Grimes • Norwalk • Urbandale • West Des Moines • Ankeny • Clive • Indianola • Polk City • Waukee • Windsor Heights SPONSORSHIPS • Bondurant • Des Moines • Johnston • Polk County 10 SPONSORSHIPS & GRANTS & GRANTS 11 Sarah and James Hayes Virginia and Michael O’Keefe Connie Wimer and Frank Fogarty ANNUAL & OTHER CONTRIBUTORS S. Held and S. Breen-Held Michael Orlowski Workspace Inc. Steven Henn Mary and John Pappajohn Sandra and James Henry Dr. Eugene Peterson In Memory Laura Higgins and David Walters Jill K. and Terry D. Pickett Daniel Bartlett Your support of general operating expenses ensures that we can bring learning to life statewide. With sincere appreciation, the Science Trudie and Hal Higgs Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pink – In memory of Feisal Sayeed Center of Iowa acknowledges the extraordinary support of all our donors. Your support enables us to engage and inspire through Elizabeth Hoffman and Brian Binger Molly and Mel Pins Catherine Elliot programming, experience platforms, IMAX documentary films and so much more. Thank you for making this possible. We make every effort Brian Holmes James and Ruth Wright Piros – In memory of Tim Elliot Home State Bank Charitable Foundation Poindexter Flooring Inc. Sally and John Fort to acknowledge our donors appropriately. If we have made an error, please contact the Development Office at 515-274-6868 ext. 252 or William R. Hornaday Jr. Dr. Sheila Pottebaum – In memory of Richard Miles [email protected] Trudy and David Hurd Florence and Glenn Purnell Amy Gulling Larry Hutzell Nancy and Harold Rathert – In memory of Richard Miles Iowa Engineering Society - Central Iowa Chapter Donna and Kenneth Reams Linda Hennings $50,000 and Above Essex Meadows Inc. Elizabeth Bohan and Steve Reese Dorothy and John Jabour Connie and Charles Richardson – In memory of Richard Miles Edwin T. Meredith Foundation F.A. Wittern Charitable Foundation Margaret Brennan Sue and Darren Jarboe Ronald Riggins Diane and Bruce Janvrin Douglas Fick Sue R. and J.C. (Buz) Brenton Joann and Bill Jensen Dianne S. Riley – In memory of Brice Charles Janvrin $25,000 – $49,999 Allison and Jim Fleming Martin Brody Lucile and Russell Johnson Jackie and Bill Romp Barbara and James Lemons The Fred Maytag Family Foundation Jane and David Hemminger Abby and Andrew Buhrow Wesley Jordan Janis and John Ruan III – In memory of Richard Miles Windsor Charitable Foundation Holmes Murphy and Associates LLC James Campney Amber and Matt Juffer Alison and John Ruan IV Tricia Parizek Homesteaders Life Company Casey’s General Stores Ric Jurgens Clarice and Ron Rubek – In memory of Richard Miles $10,000 – $24,999 Barbara and Bill Keck Karen A. Casten Loral and Robert Kirke Rachel and Thomas Ryan Victoria Payseur Denny Elwell Company Lennox Industries Dr. Roger and Kimberly Ceilley Kenton Klein Sr. Cindy and Allen Sabbag – In memory of Richard Miles The Meredith Corporation Foundation Deb and Rick McConnell Center for Community-Based Learning Charles Kling Katherine and Charles Safris Julie and John Schreurs Merchants Bonding Company Foundation Sandra Clark Kent T. Kniss and Cindy Mitchell-Kniss Nelda and Dick Sampel – In memory of Michael J. McBride $5,000 – $9,999 Elizabeth Nelson Peter Coaldrake Kim and Matt Koch Claudia and Paul Schickler Ruth and Herbert Schwartz Nancy and Bill Ambrose Pauline and William Niebur Christine and Brendan Comito Pamela and Michael Kulik John Schmidt and Deb Wiley – In memory of Richard Miles Gabus Automotive Group Jill and Mark Oman Margaret-Ann and Joseph Comito Michelle and Lance Lange Carissa and Robert Schneider Barb and Dan Hoy Kay and Robert G. Riley Jr. Suzanne and Bill Conyers Elizabeth and Robert Lee Wm. and Karen Schoenenberger In Honor Virginia and Nixon Lauridsen Robert L. and Ruth E. Wiese Trust Meg and Jeff Courter H. D. Leighty Screenscape Studios Jan Owens Bruene Linda and Chris Nelson Mary and Sean Sellers Ann Davidson Danielle and Ian Lin Steven Scrivner – In honor of Jordan Montgomery VOYA Faye and Todd Senne Sharon Dee Stephen Locher ServiceMaster By Rice Meggan Van Gundy Karen Shaff and Steve Jayne Janice Dickinson Patricia and James Luhrs Penny and Steve Sikkink – In honor of Gracelyn and Nathan Van Gundy $2,500 – $4,999 Silver Peak REIT Inc. Michael A. Disbro MD Mary L. Lynch Manny Siprut Mary and Dale Andringa Curt Simmons and Cat Morris Sandra and Fred Dowie M and M Sales Company Kathleen and Michael Slater Matching Funds Jean and W. Kim Austen Sramek Family William J. Dyche Beverly and Warren Madden Ann Slatterly Danfoss Power Solutions Farm Bureau Financial Services Dianna and Jeffrey Thompson Barbara and Ronald Eckoff Larue and Bob Maddox Gordon J. Smith Meredith Corporation Foundation Cheryl and Michael Giudicessi Emily and Fred Weitz Averyle and Roy Ehrle Mary and Robert Maddox Stanley Family Principal Charity Classic Henry G. and Norma A. Peterson Charitable Trust Kim and Kevin Eidson Mark McCormick Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence F. Staples Sara and Steve Marquardt Up to $1,000 Leisa and Bennett Ely Louise and Charles McDonald Mary Stuart and David Yepsen IN-KIND DONORS John Merriman and Barbara Beatty Mary Alice and Gary Amerman Endow Iowa Fund Laurence Anne and Clark McFerren Thomas Swartwood and Terri Combs The following contributors have donated to a specific Elizabeth and Robert Angelici Evelyn and Thomas Fisher event at SCI or have generously given goods or $1,000 – $2,499 Dorothy and William McGinnis Peter Taggart Anonymous John Fisher and Jann Freed services to carry out our mission in FY 14-15. Lisa and Mike Banker Daniel Miller and Diane Graham Cathy and Kenneth Talcott Robert J. Aubrey Dr. Stephen and Ann Forney Leisha and Gregg Barcus Polly Moore Greg Tew Sally and Brad Austin Sue and Ric Frambach Christian Printers Beasley Family Foundation Inc. Mary and Matthew Mouw Thompson Charitable Foundation Evan Backstrom Mr. and Mrs. William Friedman Jr. Claw, Antler and Hide Company Harry Bookey and Pamela Bass-Bookey Tracy and Bob Mullen William Tiffany Sharon L. and William J. Bauer Jane and John Gaffney Dahl’s Food Markets Barbara and Steven Cappaert NAI Region V Henry Troen Dr. Thomas Becker and Dr. Caroline Boehnke-Becker Diane and Waldo Geiger European Motorcars Anthony Cavalieri and Ellen Look Mary Lou and Gerry Neugent Toni and Tim Urban Ronni and Martin Begleiter Ann and Michael Gersie Farmland Foods Inc. The Coons Foundation Barb and Andy Nish Ernestine and Paul Varde Belin McCormick Firm Joan Ghrist Brenda and Kevin Johnson Critical Materials Institute Anita and Randle Norian Emily E. Vaughn Christine Bening Jean Gifford Science Museum of Minnesota/NISE Network EFCO Corporation Cynthia O’Brien and O’Brien Family Foundation Dr. Mike and Diane Versackas Emily Berrier Marcene and Carl Grant Sharon and Don Scroggs Electrical Engineering and Equipment Company Jeanne and Jim O’Halloran Kathleen and James West Margo L. Blumenthal Dr. Robert Grask Todd Senne Beverly and Daniel Ohman Jennifer J. Whittaker Dody Boat Wayne C. Hansen Elizabeth and Sheldon Ohringer Donald S. Willis Connie and Ted Boesen Cora C. Hayes 12 ANNUAL & OTHER CONTRIBUTORS 13 Hy-Vee on Euclid Des Moines Community Playhouse ISU Alumni Association Prairie Life Fitness – Event Premier Catering Partner Des Moines Downtown Farmers’ Market ISU Athletics Department Reed Pulver 2015 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT & AUCTION Ira Grace and the Bible Belt Prophets Des Moines Metro Opera Sue Jarboe Raygun – Event Musicians Des Moines Performing Arts Jasper Winery Red Hen Cantina Kesling Photography Des Moines Police Department Java Jews Reiman Gardens – Event Photographer Des Moines Social Club Jazz @ Caspe Terrace Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel Steve Maynes Des Moines Symphony and Academy Jennifer Lawler Designs Patrick Rice – Event Auctioneer Design Matters Jethro’s BBQ Riverside Casino and Resort New Amsterdam Vodka Doll Distributing John Deere RoCA – Event Beverage Partner Dr. Phil John G. Shedd Aquarium Salon Utopia WHO-HD Channel 13 Drury Hotels LLC John Travolta Scheels – Event TV Partner Dunes West Golf Club Linda I. Johnson Scratch Cupcakery Dan Winters Echo’s Cookie Shop Josephs Senator Joni Ernst – Event Master of Ceremonies eden JS Sloane Company Serenity by Ashley El Cortez Hotel and Casino Tara Kammel Seven Oaks Recreation Auction Donors Elite Island Resorts Caribbean Kansas City Royals Simple Life Farms 2AU Limited Embassy Suites Des Moines Downtown Kansas City Zoo Skin Iowa PC A+ Lawn and Landscape Exploratorium Kennedy Space Center Sky Zone Each year, SCI engages more than 320,000 children, school groups and adults in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through Accents and Interiors Fleet Feet Sports Mary Ellen Kimball Todd Snell interactive exhibits, live programs, IMAX films, special events, classes and camps. SCI’s Annual Fundraising Event and Auction contributes Al Dente Toffee Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar Kitchen Collage Splash Seafood Albaugh, LLC Flix Brewhouse Brian and Marcy Klipfel Sport Clips nearly $200,000 to these vast opportunities. Special thanks to Kim and Jean Austen, who served as the 2015 Annual Event Honorary Chairs. AllSpice Four Eyes Foto La Familla Sanchez Foods StageWest Theatre Company All-State Industries Their support lead the community to engage in an out-of-this-world event. Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation LaRue Coffee Stampin’ Up! American Symphony Orchestra Franklin Plaza Barber Shop Last Laugh Comedy Theater State Historical Museum of Iowa Americana Restaurant and Lounge Fresh Café Le Jardin Steel Cow 2015 COMMITTEE MEMBERS Hy-Vee Inc. MidAmerican Energy Company Randall Hamilton Anderson Dental Group Fridley Theatres Legoland Discovery Center - Kansas City Marty Steindl Jean Austen Iowa State University Monsanto Gary M. Kirke Andy’s Frame Shop Full Court Press Level Seven Salon Stine Seed Company Kim Austen John Deere NCMIC Group Inc./Professional Solutions Deanna and Patrick Kueter Ape Cognition and Conservation Initiative Funny Bone Comedy Club Little Princess Parties Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center Alex Blaker Kemin Industries Principal Financial Group Robert Maddox Atlantic Bottling Company G and L Clothing LIVE! With Kelly and Michael Show Storied Gifts Kate Bruns UnityPoint Health Jeffrey and Dianna Thompson Christine Mayberry Audio Labs Garden of Eatin Apples LLC Living History Farms Summerset Winery Lauren Doll Trilix Madelyn and Phillip Mayberry Jean and Kim Austen Supporting Sponsors Paula Genkinger/Mary Kay Loffredo Fresh Produce Co., Inc. Target Cathy Erickson Wells Fargo Avi Resort and Casino Bankers Trust Event Partners Independent Sales Director Louie’s Wine Dive Ted Lare Design Build and Garden Center Leslie Jasper Whole Health Chiropractic Wellness Center Leisha Barcus Belin McCormick Atlantic Bottling Company Cheryl and Mike Giudicessi Maharry Photography The Antigua Group Inc. Tara Kammel BCC Advisers Bratney Companies Sponsors – Event Beverage Partner GourmetGiftBaskets.com Massage Envy Spa Clive The Durham Museum David Langer Blank Park Zoo Feed Energy Company Air-Con Electric LLC Max Blaker, New World Steam Grand Lux Café Marla and Kip Mayberry The Exercise Coach - West Des Moines Mary Lindell Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival / Oh Bacon LLC Mell and Michael Frazier Capital Sanitary Supply – Event Table Centerpieces Gusto Pizza Company Mercedes Benz of Des Moines The Keller Brick Barn Kip Mayberry Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad Charlotte and Fred Hubbell Patty and Jim Cownie Boesen The Florist Guttenburgers Meredith Corporation The Old Spaghetti Works Marla Mayberry Kate and Ben Bruns Hubbell Realty Angela and Thad Franklin – Event Floral Partner Harvest Barn Judy Miller The Orleans Hotel and Casino Las Vegas Susan Moser Buzzard Billy’s Neumann Brothers Inc. Sarah Garst Business Publications LLC Hassel Family Chiropractic Minnesota Twins Club The Permanent Collection Gabe Olson Carnegie Hall West Bank Laura Higgins and David Walters – Event Print Media Partner Heartland Skin Wellness Center Miracle Springs Resort and Spa The Principal Charity Classic Karen Olson Casey’s General Stores Inc. The Iowa Clinic Christian Printers Laura Higgins Joe Murphy The Tech Museum of Innovation Kristine Reeves Celestron Sustaining Sponsors Iowa Space Grant Consortium – Event Printing Partner Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines/Urbandale National The Theatrical Shop Kari Sauer Chicago Cubs Central Bank Kum and Go Christiani’s Catering and Event Decorators Honey Creek Resort State Park Museum and Aquarium The Westin Pasadena Priscilla Sayeed Chicks Who Shine Ernst and Young LLP Beth and Sheldon Ohringer – Event Decorator and Catering Partner Hotel Pattee Nationwide Two Guys Bow Tie Co. Kelly Shell Cigar Source Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Michelle and Reed Pulver Court Avenue Restaurant and Hotel Sorella Country Club Plaza Nicole Thomas Photography VJB Vineyards and Cellars Alicia Snell Clear Channel Outdoor Company of Iowa Raccoon Valley Bank Brewing Company Office of the Governor State of Iowa Vom Fass Todd Snell Colorado Symphony Doug Fick Sid Ramsey – Event Beverage Partner Hyatt Place Oh Bacon LLC Wal-Mart Super Center #1723 Confluence Brewing Company Elemental Sponsors Flint Hills Resources Scheels Crème Cupcake iHeart Media - Ames/Des Moines Sheldon Ohringer Warrior Lanes Cookies Food Products Inc. Nationwide Cheryl and Michael Giudicessi J. Ann Selzer – Event Dessert Partner IMT Des Moines Marathon Karen and Gabe Olson Wells Fargo Copper Creek Golf Club Osmundson Manufacturing Grefe and Sidney PLC Doll Distributing LLC Iowa Architectural Foundation Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium West End Architectural Salvage Costco Wholesale Hamilton Juffer and Associates LLP Underwriting Donors – Event Partner Panera Bread of Iowa Wheel of Fortune Court Avenue Restaurant and Brewing Co. Presenting Sponsors Holmes Murphy and Associates LLC Peg Armstrong-Gustafson Faculty Lounge Iowa Culinary Institute/DMACC Petsakes/Ag Alliance Wild Rose Entertainment Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Jean and Kim Austen Iowa State Bank Margo and Don Blumenthal – Event Musicians Iowa Outdoor Products Pickett Fences Creamery Willie’s Woolies Downtown/River North Hotel Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Josephs Doll Distributing Feed Energy Iowa Speedway Pier 39 Willis Auto Campus CR Painting DuPont Pioneer Keck Parking Cynthia Needles Fletcher – Event Live Programs Partner Iowa State Center / Stephens Auditorium Pineapple Ink Photography Kelly and Brian Wirt Cristen Clark / Food and Swine Eurofins Scientific Marla and Kip Mayberry Barbara and Michael Gartner Gateway Market Blue Ribbon Foundation Molly and Mel Pins Woodland Hills Golf Course Hal Davis Faegre Baker Daniels Meredith Corporation Ann and Michael Gersie – Event Premier Catering Partner Hockey Club Polk County Sherriff’s Office Yarn Junction Co. Isabel Bloom Inc. Porto Elounda Golf and Spa Resort Zanies Comedy Nite Club

14 2015 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT & AUCTION 2015 ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT & AUCTION 15 FY 14–15 FINANCIALS SCI 2014–2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS & LEADERSHIP

OFFICERS THE SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA ENGAGES AND INSPIRES IOWANS Chairman Michael Giudicessi Chair Internal Affairs Steve Cappaert Vice Chair/Chair Elect Jeffrey Thompson Chair External Affairs Todd Senne ALONG THEIR JOURNEY OF LIFELONG SCIENCE LEARNING. Secretary/Treasurer Steve Cappaert President (Ex-Officio) Curt Simmons Chair Governance Sid Ramsey

OPERATING REVENUE & SUPPORT OPERATING EXPENSES W. Kim Austen Tom Hutchins Sid Ramsey President & Chief Operating Officer Vice President Vice President – Strategic Business Development & Marketing Allied Group MidAmerican Energy UnityPoint Health – Des Moines

Lisa Banker Sue Jarboe, Ph.D. J. Ann Selzer. Ph.D. Senior Vice President - Finance Vice President President Wells Fargo & Company Dasun Consulting, LC Selzer & Company

Steve Cappaert Shontavia Johnson Todd Senne Corporate Controller Assistant Professor of Law President Meredith Corporation Law School Trilix

Douglas Fick Matt Juffer Curt Simmons Vice President & CIO Owner President & CEO (Ex-Officio) School Groups U.S. Insurance Solutions/Principal Financial Group Hamilton Juffer & Associates, LLP Science Center of Iowa and Education Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D. Chris Nelson, Ph.D. John R. Teeple President & CEO Worldwide President Director, Corporate Strategy Des Moines University Kemin Industries, Inc. Deere & Company

Michael Giudicessi Sheldon Ohringer Jeffrey Thompson Partner Chief Executive Officer Deputy Attorney General Faegre Baker Daniels LLP Caleris Attorney General’s Office

Laura Higgins, Ph.D. Reed Pulver Jonathan Wickert, Ph.D. Research Director, Insect Trait Development National Account Manager Senior Vice President & Provost Dupont Pioneer All-State Industries Iowa State University

Elizabeth Hoffman, Ph.D. Professor of Economics/President Emerita Iowa State University / University of Colorado System CURRENT SCI LEADERSHIP GENERAL ATTENDANCE, OCTOBER 2014–SEPTEMBER 2015 = 328,810 Curt Simmons Cindy Mitchell-Kniss Dan Raedeker Renee Shull-Harmon President & CEO Vice President of Finance & Administration Vice President of Community Engagement Vice President of Science Learning Amber Forrest Steve Green Kent Maahs Molly Pins The Science Center of Iowa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sustained by earned and contributed income. Director of Early Childhood Director of Facility Operations Director of Retail Operations Director of Advancement Patrick Rice Emilee Richardson Allison Schwanebeck Director of Learning Experiences Director of Marketing & Public Relations Director of Exhibits 16 FY 14–15 FINANCIALS SCI BOARD & LEADERSHIP 17 TRY THE COVER EXPERIMENT AT HOME!

AMAZING MILK Materials • Milk (whole or 2%) • Plate or pie dish • Food coloring (variety of colors) • Dishwashing soap (Dawn brand works well) • Cotton swabs Experiment 1. Pour milk into plate/dish to the depth of ~ 1/4 inch. 2. Add one drop of each color of food coloring to the milk. Keep the drops close together near the center of the plate. 3. Cover cotton swab with dishwashing soap, and place the soapy end of the cotton swab in the middle of the milk. Hold for 10-15 seconds. Look at that burst of color! 4. Add another drop of soap to the tip of the cotton swab and try again. Experiment with placing the cotton swab at different places in the milk.

What’s going on? With this experiment, we can observe how different liquids react when mixed together. The food coloring moves when the dish soap bonds with the fat in the milk. The bond is so strong that the water and food coloring are pushed out and have to ‘dance’ out of the way to make room for the dish soap and fat as they bond.

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