Science Center Brings Together Innovation and Culture
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Science Center Brings Together Innovation and Culture
Bread Board's NextFab Studio opened January 22, allowing students, adults, researchers and companies to fabricate and prototype novel designs in 3D. NextFab and Bread Board's Esther Klein Gallery which had an opening for the Brower Jet Propulsion Laboratory in conjunction with the open house, brought the public into the Science Center to share in the excitement and possibility that is always present.
The 3,600 square foot production space much like the gallery across the street meets a number of needs. It provides access to the materials that will generate both conceptual and physical innovation, so that the life cycle of information and commerce may perpetuate.
Those working at the Science Center as well as people from the community who are members of NextFab can quickly produce prototypes for early stage concepts and trials. While the manufacturing space is not for large scale production or any real experimentation other than those that occur with the aid of a computer, it gives a body to the idea for a new device, product, or design; just as the gallery gives a glimpse at the vibrant culture which Philadelphia is immersed within to kindle wonder and rejuvenate the mind.
Bread Board occurs at a necessary interface of commerce and culture that is often overlooked when considering media and mass markets; where the employees, executives and scientists work, play and connect with their lives apart from work, an issue becoming increasingly important as science parks drive economies and attract investment. The Science Center is collaborating with the University District to revitalize a significant portion of West Market St. The MidAtlantic Restaurant opened downstairs, beneath the recently constructed 3711 Market St. as a welcomed option for food and the occasional happy hour. With plans for Quorum to generate a less formal lounge atmosphere within reach of the Port Incubators and facilities, the Science Center makes a true center for culture and commerce.
Visit the University City Science Center at www.sciencecenter.org
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