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 (we used to live in Texas, and this bank required we be there in person to do this) and we were able to pair that…
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 for a museum. However, we’ve only catalogued about 25% of what we have- the rest is a mystery. Sorting this out is my job. Our…
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 these processes so we can ensure that our programs are modeling the best practices in education. After all, we are a partner in this work.…
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 hottest places in the city to better plan community resiliency related to heat waves, which is an increased threat due to climate change. Community members,…
Read MoreEcoTarium Museum Of Science and Nature Secures Reputable Caterer for Onsite Year Round Food Service
Worcester, Mass. – July 16, 2019 The EcoTarium museum of science and nature is pleased to announce Edible Creations by Gerry as the onsite food vendor commencing July 17, 2019 operating 11:30 am through 3:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and on Monday holidays, and from 12:00 pm-3:00 pm on Sundays inside the Food Pavilion and…
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, 2019. Shay arrives after five years in his most recent role as Battleship Cove executive vice president in Fall River, Mass, where he managed all…
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 by The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation, featuring a set of sibling mountain lions and several native bird species. At the heart of Wild Cat Station…
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 Cat Station, a new spectacular outdoor exhibit at the EcoTarium museum of science and nature, scheduled to open to the public on Saturday, May 11,…
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 EcoTarium museum of science and nature on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. He arrives as a gift from the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield,…
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 based on her breadth of experience as a nonprofit leader in the science, nature and wildlife fields, having assumed progressively more leadership responsibility at the…
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