Despite the loss of federal funding for museums, the Fleet Science Center‘s “A Celebration of Science” event is moving forward.
The event, which was initially developed in collaboration with the National Science Foundation as part of its 75th anniversary, will be held on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fleet in Balboa Park.
The event is moving forward despite the recent termination of two federally funded NSF grants: “STEM in Your Neighborhood,” a $3.7 million grant for efforts in Southeastern San Diego, and a subsequent $100,000 NSF event grant.
“This is not the news we hoped to share,” said Dr. Mwenda KudumuBiggs, Vice President of Community Service and Engagement at the Fleet Science Center.
“But the Fleet and our SIYN grant partners remain committed to working together to connect everyone in our community to the power of science.”
In March, the president signed an executive order that heavily slashed funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
“For the last 12 years, the Fleet has worked with communities from Escondido to San Ysidro, and they all have stories to tell about science and scientists in their neighborhood,” said KudumuBiggs.
“With funding being cut and scientific research being publicly devalued, these community stories are more important than ever to inspire the next generation of scientists.
“A Celebration of Science is our way of celebrating those stories and standing strong for the future we believe in.”
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