SPI Science Play-Space Initiative SPI SPOT
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Purpose

Our mission is to enhance the Knox County community by bringing people of all ages together to explore science, technology, and human interaction through play.

Our goals:
            a. To develop natural curiosity in children and inspire adults.
            b. To help develop the economic and intellectual potential of our community.
            c. To foster community and intergenerational interaction.
            d. To create opportunities to playfully explore science and technology.
            e. To develop confidence in problem-solving ability and application through play.
            f. 
To enable visitors to experience and appreciate science through body, mind, and  environment.
            g. To acquaint visitors with the tools and methods of science.
            h. To increase awareness of local engagement in science and technology.


SPI is a member of the Association of Science - Technology Centers (ASTC) (www.astc.org), "a global organization providing collective voice, professional support, and programming opportunities for science centers, museums, and related institutions, whose innovative approaches to science learning inspire people of all ages about the wonders and meaning of science in their lives." As a member of ASTC, SPI has agreed to adhere to certain requirements, among which is a commitment to ASTC's statement on science:  

          Science is a human endeavor that uses observations and experimentation to 
          develop explanations of the natural world. Scientific theories are grounded in
          and compatible with evidence, internally consistent, and demonstrably 
          effective in explaining a wide variety of phenomena. Science is based on 
          hundreds of years of scientific observation and experimentation and many
          thousands of peer-reviewed publications. 


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  • Welcome
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • Annual Report
    • Board of Directors and SPI Leadership
    • SPI Bylaws
    • Employment >
      • Operations/Office Manager (PT)
    • Board Portal >
      • Board Calendar
  • Visit
    • Hours & Admission Info
    • Financial Accessiblity Programs
    • ASTC Passport Members Welcome
    • Photo Gallery
    • Birthday Parties
    • Field Trips
    • Community Resources
  • Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Past Events >
      • Exploring Chemistry
      • Community Discussion Forums
      • Frankenstein
      • Earth & Space Special Event
      • Molecular Mixer 2018
      • SPI After Sundown FUNdraiser
      • Molecular MIxer 2017
      • 2016 programs and Events
    • SPI Calendar
  • Programs
    • Upcoming Programs
    • SPI to Go
    • Summer Camps 2020
    • Past Programs >
      • 2018 Afterschool Universe Program
      • 2018 Summer Camps
      • 2018 SPI Club
      • 2017 Summer Camps
      • 2017 After School SPI Club
      • STEMfest Knox 2017
      • Knox Botz First Lego League
      • STEMfest Knox 2016
      • Contraptions A to Z Exhibit
      • Winter Science Break
      • Spring 2015
  • Support Us!
    • Support Us!
    • Membership Info
    • Volunteer >
      • Event Volunteer
      • Adult Volunteer Application
      • Teen Volunteer Application
    • Donor Recognition