Fall Magazine 2019

Another dynamic year has come to a close In this issue, you will also get an intimate look
at Science Park, and the Museum of Science is poised to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and expanding access to STEM learning for everyone. 

As we close 2019 and celebrate all the Museum has achieved, we look forward to 2020 and a new era of possibilities. Within these pages, I am happy to share our vision and some wonderful stories of how it came to life.

The Museum continues its long tradition of inspiring and empowering women and girls in STEM. In this issue, you’ll see how we are creating opportunities through our Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) initiatives, and you will get to know some of the amazing women leading the charge.

As we enter the next transformative era, we continue to strengthen our foundation to guarantee another 189 years of inspiring curious minds. You’ll meet Tim Delaney, a member of the Washburn Society and co-chair of the Discoverers Society, and learn about his efforts to ensure planned giving can help secure our future. I hope you will enjoy his story at how philanthropic support enables us to deliver our mission to transform the nation’s relationship with science and technology. Gifts to the Museum help to engage, empower, and excite millions of curious minds by supporting our exhibits, programs, and curricula. 

And finally, our honor roll of donors celebrates our generous supporters who have made us one of the leading science centers in the world. 

This year’s $27.9 million of support brought our mission and vision to life for nearly 1.5 million people here in Boston and an additional 2 million people beyond our walls around the world.
Thank you for your continued support of this extraordinary institution. I wish you and your loved ones an inspirational and joyous holiday season and year ahead.

Sincerely,

Gwill E. York

Chair, Board of Trustees

It’s hard to not feel a sense of wonder and excitement when you step inside the lobby ofthe Museum of Science. 

On any given day, you can see the faces of students light up as they awaken their inner curiosity on a field trip. You can hear the laughter of scout troops as they roll out their sleeping bags underneath the T-Rex on an overnight. You can observe adults reconnecting with one of their favorite institutions, attending an event or a SubSpace Program.

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Lynn Wheeler had never expected to become a computer scientist.

“When I got to college, my intention was to major in zoology and then go to medical school,” said Wheeler, co-chair of the Museum’s Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Committee. “I took my first computer science class on a recommendation. I expected it to be very math focused, but, for me anyway, it was a lot more like learning a foreign language, and I love languages, so I found it to be a lot of fun!”

Thanks in part to the example of an older female student, Lynn fully pivoted to majoring in computer science.

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In 2015, Captain Scott Kelly captivated the world and seized the imagination of millions during his record- breaking 340 consecutive days in space. 

This October, Kelly once again dazzled – this time, guests of the 2019 Brad Washburn Award Dinner, as he reflected on the expedition that shuttled him into the history books, sharing his story of persistence, resilience, and self-determination.

Kelly, a retired US Navy captain, astronaut, and award-winning author, received the Museum of Science’s prestigious Washburn Award.

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J. Timothy Delaney has always bee focused on preparing for what's next.

As a principal and managing director of investment strategy at the independent wealth management firm, Lowell, Blake, and Associates, Tim Delaney directs individuals and families in planning for their strong financial futures. A dedicated philanthropist, he devotes his time and support to organizations that fulfill basic needs for underprivileged children to help them be successful as they grow.

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