Posts by Rachel Stoff
Evolution of a Science Museum in a Global Pandemic
At the end of February, I was 1800 miles away in the state of Texas. My husband and I had to close down a bank account that was still open…
Read MoreWhat’s In the EcoTarium’s Cellar?
Nobody knows what’s in the EcoTarium’s cellar. Seriously, not even me, and I’m our Collections Management Specialist. Only about 1% of our collection is on display, which is perfectly usual…
Read MoreEveryone’s at the Education Table
Teachers and school districts are being charged and challenged to shift the way science has typically been presented in a classroom. We as a museum, have to be cognizant of…
Read MoreCitizen Science Project to Collect Real-Time Extreme Heat Data This Summer in Worcester
Worcester, Mass. – August 5, 2019 – Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the EcoTarium museum of science and nature, and the City of Worcester will collaborate to gather data to map the…
Read MoreKey Positions Filled as Part of Successful Recent Restructuring at the EcoTarium Museum
Worcester, Mass. – May 28, 2019 The EcoTarium museum of science and nature welcomes Cristoff Shay for the newly created position of Vice President of Experience on Tuesday, May 28,…
Read MoreThe EcoTarium Unveils Wild Cat Station Outdoor Habitat Featuring Two Orphaned Mountain Lions
Worcester, Mass. – May 10, 2019 The EcoTarium museum of science and nature held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting to unveil one of their boldest exhibits yet – Wild Cat Station, presented…
Read MoreThe EcoTarium Museum of Science and Nature announces opening of one of largest mountain lion exhibits in New England
Worcester, Mass. – April 10, 2019 The EcoTarium museum of science and nature enthusiastically announces that two mountain lions and several native bird species are at the center of Wild…
Read MoreA New Triceratops for the EcoTarium Museum of Science and Nature
Worcester, Mass. – September 12, 2018 – “Uncle Beazley,” an 11-foot-long fiberglass model of a Triceratops dinosaur, weighing approximately 200 pounds, joins longtime model resident Siegfried the stegosaurus at the…
Read MoreNew Museum President Brings Track Record of Vision and Success
Worcester, Mass. – July 23, 2018 The EcoTarium museum of science and nature enthusiastically announces the selection of Lucy Hale as its new President. The EcoTarium Search Committee chose Hale…
Read MoreBald Eagle Exhibit Grows to Two
Young, New Female Bald Eagle at the EcoTarium Needs a Name! Worcester, Mass. – May 21, 2018 – Joining Bob the new Bald Eagle at the EcoTarium museum of science…
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