WEDU and GWiz Science Center Host "Little Scientist Day" with Sid the Science Kid

Feb. 5, 2012 - PRLog -- TAMPA, FL, February 5, 2012 – Explore and discover with WEDU and Sid the Science Kid® at “Little Scientist Day” in partnership with GWiz Science Center on Saturday, February 11th.

“Little Scientist Day” will include fun hands-on science activities focusing on STEM learning, Sid the Science Kid® character appearances and Sid the Science Kid program episodes shown throughout the day. Free Sid the Science Kid reading books and parent learning resource materials will also be available (while supplies last.)

Sid the Science Kid® is part of PBS Kid’s programming on WEDU, west central Florida’s primary PBS station. Having had an incredibly successful year in children’s programming, WEDU is serving more children in the Tampa Bay region and across America with more free content and outreach events.

“Little Scientist Day” will be held at GWiz Science Center located at 1001 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota from 10am-4pm. Regular GWiz Science Center admission is required. Sid the Science Kid giveaway items available only while supplies last.

ABOUT WEDU
WEDU is west central Florida’s leading PBS station and public media company reaching 16 counties through multiple media platforms including on-air programming and online experiences that broaden horizons, transport and transform and open gateways to new ideas and new worlds. Financially supported by the community, the organization offers a wealth of award-winning inspirational, educational and enlightening content over a variety of multi-media platforms including: television programming; opportunities to serve extended communities through the station’s fully interactive website, www.wedu.org various social media platforms; monthly member magazine Premiere, educational outreach activities and a myriad of special events.  WEDU’s focus on the local community
has resulted in the station being regarded as a beacon of trust for men, women and children of every walk of life no matter their age, ethnicity or socio-economic status. WEDU is a treasured community resource; a window to the world for the homebound and a vital educational source for the youngest members of society.  WEDU prides itself on its position in the Tampa Bay community as a leader, partner, informed citizen and a member of PBS, the most trusted institution in America (2010 GfK Roper Public Affairs Media Survey).

For more information, program schedules or to support WEDU visit wedu.org; WEDU Public Media on Facebook and Twitter or call 813.254.9338.

About GWiz Science Center
Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone - began as the Gulf Coast World of Science (GCWS) in December 1990. In October 1991, the GCWS opened to the public with only 1,000 square feet and just ten hands-on exhibits. GCWS was soon granted membership in the Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC) and ten months later GCWS expanded to 6,000 feet.

In May 1993, recognizing the educational and cultural value the science center added to the community, the Sarasota City Commission voted to provide GCWS with a new permanent home, the former Selby Library building. In December 1997, the city commission reconfirmed its commitment to provide the bay front facility to the science center and a 20-year lease for the building was signed in January 1998. With the lease secured, the board implemented plans for the move to the new facility.

The Board worked with Hands-On, a nationally recognized museum planning company, to create a fresh image for the evolving science center. In May 1998 the Hands-on Science and Technology Center was reborn. With a name change to the Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone, “G.WIZ” moved into the newly renovated site in June of 2000 and proudly opened its doors to the public on August 26th, 2000. The $3.5 million 33,000 sq. ft. facility located downtown on Sarasota’s bay front was the perfect place for GCWS to be transformed into a world-class science and technology center.

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