MEDIA ALERT | For Immediate Release
June 24, 2016
Contact: Susan Zimecki
Office: 412.237.1657 / Mobile: 412.290.1583
[email protected]
Contact: Rossilynne Culgan
Office: 412.237.1537
[email protected]
PLAY BALL AT CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER’S GRAND SLAM SUMMER
SUMMER OF BASEBALL ACTIVITIES HIT HOME RUN FOR SCIENCE!
PITTSBURGH, June 24, 2016 — Carnegie Science Center is partnering with Pirates Charities to provide
a summer's worth of baseball-themed fun for sports and science fans. Visitors will be able to take
advantage of these special events and activities with general admission to the Science Center.
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Grand Slam Science: See the live demonstration theater show Grand Slam Science on
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Explore the science of the bat's sweet spot, and discover the
physics of the perfect pitch.
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Highmark SportsWorks®: Visitors will learn about the science of baseball with daily
demonstrations. In addition to practicing pitches, NEW this summer: Guests can check the
speed and power of their swing in a brand-new batting cage exhibit (opens July 21).
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Youth Baseball and Softball Days: On July 22 and Aug. 5, kids who wear a youth baseball or
softball league jersey enjoy free general admission to the Science Center. The Pirate Parrot will
also make a special appearance on those dates.
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Grand Slam! FREE Fab Lab Workshop: On Fridays from June 24 - Aug. 5, Pirates fans can
show their support for the home team by making a Pirates-themed wooden door decoration.
During this workshop, participants will learn how to use Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center’s laser
cutter. The workshop is open to ages 8 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by
an adult who also registers for the workshop. Participants must register in advance online at
CarnegieScienceCenter.org or by phone (412-237-3400, then press 7). The workshops are FREE
thanks to Pirates Charities, but space is limited.
As always, visit Carnegie Science Center for Highmark SportsWorks®, USS Requin, roboworld™,
Miniature Railroad & Village®, hundreds of interactive exhibits, live demonstrations, and hands-on
science activities.
For more details, visit CarnegieScienceCenter.org or call 412.237.3400.
About Carnegie Science Center
Carnegie Science Center is dedicated to inspiring learning and curiosity by connecting science and
technology with everyday life. By making science both relevant and fun, the Science Center’s goal is to
increase science literacy in the region and motivate young people to seek careers in science and
technology. One of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, the Science Center is Pittsburgh’s premier
science exploration destination, reaching more than 700,000 people annually through its hands-on
exhibits, camps, classes, and off-site education programs.
About Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Established in 1895 by Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is a collection of four
distinctive museums: Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie
Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum. In 2015, the museums reached more than 1.4
million people through exhibitions, educational programs, outreach activities, and special events.
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