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Learning Labs Foster Creativity, Collaboration and Skill-Building Through Creation in STEM and Beyond. Richmond, VA (PRWEB) December 02, 2012 The Science Museum of Virginia recently announced that it will receive one of 12 grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to design a Learning Lab, a new space where young people can connect with mentors and peers, as well as new media and traditional materials to pursue...

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Chabot Space & Science Center's exhibition Bill Nye's Climate Lab was awarded The Roy L. Shafer Leading Edge Award for Visitor Experience from the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC). The award is presented in recognition of extraordinary accomplishments that not only enhance the performance of the awarded institution, but that significantly advances the mission of science-technology centers and museums worldwide....