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[b]Fred Haise and the Infinity Science Center[/b] Apollo 13 lunar module pilot Fred Haise is serving as Vice Chairman of Infinity at NASA's Stennis Space Center, a unique science learning center in Mississippi. He is a tireless promoter of the project. Construction of the $40 million Infinity Science Center began in May 2010 and exterior work has largely been completed. The complex is just off I-10 near the Mississippi Welcome Center and adjacent to NASA's Stennis Space Center. The 199-acre site is near the Mississippi-Louisiana border about 40 miles east of New Orleans. A 67,000 square foot glass building, designed by ESI Design of New York, will provide a showcase for unique interactive exhibits to engage both children and adults. "We got with the engineers and scientists of NASA and asked them to tell us the coolest stuff they do," said John Wilson, Infinity's education program development director. While highlighting the scientific and technical work at the nearby NASA Stennis Space Center, Infinity is also aimed at creating a greater interest in math and science and increasing science literacy among the general public. Students will participate in training missions that will place them in the role of "scientists in training," learning how scientists tackle real-world issues. When possible, the focus will be on the Gulf of Mexico region and the work accomplished by scientists at Stennis. Space-related missions will broaden that focus, but they will also incorporate activities taking place at Stennis that support the work of other NASA facilities. The goal is to open Infinity Science Center in Spring 2012 but additional funds are needed to outfit the building and set up the interactive exhibits and learning stations. Haise has been very active in these fundraising activities. I had the opportunity to have an informal breakfast with Fred Haise at SpaceFest III and his enthusiasm about the project is quite apparent. He feels the science center is important to increase scientific literacy among the public and especially students. Here is an inspiring 7-minute video by Fred about Infinity Science Center: To make donations to Infinity, go to their on-line portal.
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