Discovery Center's Adult Rock Band Party and Contest

October 22, 2009 – 6-10pm
Doors open at 6:00pm- Contest begins at 6:30pm. Adults 18 and up select your favorite songs and see your character on the big screen. Your character will be judged on score, skill and style. So dress up like your favorite rock star and rock out at Discovery Center's first Rock Band Party. This will be located in Discovery Center auditorium on the big screen. Every style and song will be available for the competition. Admission includes individual participation in the contest ,free play and watching fellow gamers.
Admission is $10 per person. Food and adult beverages will be available to purchase
First Come First Serve for contest slots.

Science Sprout Museum Days

October 16, 2009- 9-5pm
Museum Days just for Early Childhood Learners (up to age 6). Includes special free science presentations and science story time geared to young learners. Groups may schedule 30 minute programs for an additional fee. For Kindergarten or 1^st grade classes, MOPS groups, day care providers, preschools, playgroups and families. Explore the fun of science and science of fun. Pre-registration required for group rate. General admission applies for individuals. Science Story time on that day will be at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. A special early learners Brain Byte will happen at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Science Cafe October 8th 6-8pm

Science Cafe for Adults ~ Stimulating conversation. Informal Setting.

Trolley's Bar & Grill 107 Park Central Square Level 2

1 Part Science
1 Part Intriguing Discussion
1 Part Good Food & Drink

What do you get when you mix an evening of intriguing conversation, good food and drink, and ....science? A Science Café, of course! The Science Cafe concept -- an informal discussion surrounding cutting edge science and research -- is coming to Springfield!

In keeping with its mission to inspire lifelong learning, Discovery Center is excited to partner with the new Jordan Valley Innovation Center to host Springfield's first Science Café, From Benchtop to Bedside. This discussion will be led by researchers from St. John's Medical Research Institute.

This adult only event is free to attend and has limited seating; food and beverage are available for purchase.

October Discussion: Polymers, Plastics and Polyaniline

Presenter: Eve Fabrizio, Project Coordinator for Crosslink/JVIC, will discuss the innovative applications of a unique, electricity-carrying plastic called polyaniline.

With locations in Springfield, St Louis and the University of Southern Mississippi, Crosslink is an industry leader working with polyaniline (PANI), an electrically conductive plastic. And if that isn’t intriguing enough, PANI can also release a substance that protects our armed forces from biological and chemical warfare agents. Join us for the October Science Café to learn how PANI’s unique qualities are being shaped into equally innovative materials by Crosslink!