{"id":142137,"date":"2025-05-03T12:50:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T16:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=142137"},"modified":"2025-05-03T12:50:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T16:50:59","slug":"da-vinci-science-center-raises-119000-to-support-access-at-the-2025-science-soiree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=142137","title":{"rendered":"Da Vinci Science Center Raises $119,000 to support Access at the 2025 Science Soir\u00e9e"},"content":{"rendered":"

ALLENTOWN, PA, May 2, 2025 \u2013 Da Vinci Science Center is proud to announce the incredible success of its 2025\u00a0Science Soir\u00e9e<\/strong>, which raised more than\u00a0$119,000<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0support Access<\/strong>\u2014ensuring that\u00a0every child and family has the opportunity to experience the joy of science<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the generosity of our guests, sponsors, and supporters, these funds will open the doors to engaging, hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) experiences for countless children throughout our region.<\/p>\n

Held at Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion, the Science Soir\u00e9e was not just a fundraiser\u2014it was a celebration of curiosity, creativity, and community. Attendees were treated to an unforgettable night of immersive entertainment including\u00a0live animal encounters<\/strong>, a dazzling\u00a0LED robot<\/strong>, mesmerizing\u00a0aerialist performances<\/strong>, and\u00a0nitrogen-chilled ice cream<\/strong>\u00a0demonstrations that brought science to life in the most delicious way.<\/p>\n

The evening also honored the region\u2019s brightest STEAM leaders through our annual\u00a0STEAM Awards<\/strong>, recognizing outstanding students and teachers who are making a powerful impact in education, innovation, and community engagement. \u00a0This year’s winners include:<\/p>\n

2025 STEAM Student Award Winners:<\/strong><\/p>\n