Our Impact
239,616
SCI visitors during FY26 (to date).
148
SCI volunteers in 2025.
6940
Hours volunteers provided SCI in 2025.
Mission
The Science Center of Iowa engages and inspires Iowans along their journey of lifelong science learning.
Key Services Provided
The Science Center of Iowa creates engaging STEM learning experiences through hands-on exhibits, SCI Preschool, camps, educator professional development and statewide outreach. Programs like Science @ Your Site extend SCI’s impact beyond our walls, bringing interactive science learning directly to schools and communities across Iowa.
Key Audiences Served
SCI serves curious minds of all ages, from young children and families to students, educators and communities across Iowa. We strive to make STEM learning accessible and engaging, with a focus on expanding opportunities for audiences that have historically faced barriers to participation.
Ways to Give
Make an annual gift to help create inspiring STEM experiences for learners across Iowa.
Volunteer your time and talents to engage visitors, support programs and help bring science to life.
Make a planned gift to create a lasting legacy of curiosity, discovery and STEM learning for future generations.
What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?
Financial support and volunteer engagement help SCI meet the evolving needs of learners throughout Iowa.
Annual gifts expand access to high-quality STEM experiences, including camps, workshops, exhibits and outreach programs, particularly for communities where cost or geography can create barriers to participation.
Volunteers strengthen the visitor experience by sharing their time, enthusiasm and talents.
Together, these contributions help SCI make science accessible, relevant and inspiring while developing the curiosity, critical-thinking skills and confidence learners need to shape Iowa’s future.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair: Tony Fenton
President/CEO: Curt Simmons
Bick T. Carfrae, MD
Julian Chaky, Ph. D.
David W. Creasey
Lawrence Cunningham
Peter Dorhout, Ph. D.
Adam Douglas
MarCia Ekworomadu
Douglas Fick
Jose Garcia
Brent Hagan
Joanne Lasrado, Ph. D.
Doug Martin
Brian Mathey
Joe McCarty
Sheldon Ohringer
Alyssa Saunders
Claudia Schabel
John Schmidt
Muhammad Aadil Spocter, Ph. D.
Lauren Ugulini
Matt Weber