Our Impact
184,670
SCI visitors in fiscal 2025 to date.
146
SCI volunteers in 2024.
5,653
Hours volunteers provided SCI in 2024.
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 offers hands-on exhibits, statewide STEM outreach, and teacher professional development. It’s home to the SCI Preschool, where young learners get a strong STEM foundation. Through programs like Science @ Your Site, SCI brings innovative STEM education to classrooms and communities across Iowa.
Key Audiences Served
The Science Center of Iowa serves learners of all ages — early childhood, families, educators, and communities statewide. Through programs like SCI Preschool, camps, and educator workshops, we build STEM literacy and inspire future problem-solvers, with a strong commitment to reaching underserved and underrepresented audiences.
Ways to Give
Support SCI’s mission with an annual gift and help spark STEM curiosity and learning across Iowa.
Share your time and talents as a volunteer — help bring our exhibits to life and create lasting memories for visitors. Foundation address
Leave a legacy of inspiration with a planned gift that supports meaningful STEM experiences for generations to come
What are the most immediate needs to support your organization?
The Science Center of Iowa relies on both financial and nonfinancial support to fulfill our mission. Volunteers play a crucial role in our organization, enhancing the interactive learning experiences we offer to visitors. Annual financial contributions are vital in providing underserved and underrepresented communities with access to STEM education through camps, workshops, and off-site programs. Your support of SCI has the potential to inspire the critical thinkers, future workforce, and leaders of tomorrow.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair: Tony Fenton
President/CEO: Curt Simmons
Sheldon Ohringer
Bick T. Carfrae, MD
Julian Chaky, Ph. D.
David W. Creasey
Peter Dorhout, Ph.D.
Adam Douglas
Douglas Fick
Rosalind Fox
Brent Hagan
Joanne Lasrado, Ph.D.
Magan Lewis, Ph.D.
Doug Martin
Joe McCarty
Alyssa Saunders
Claudia Schabel
Muhammad Aadil Spocter, Ph.D.
John Schmidt