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Marketing Kit
Marketing Kit
Table of Contents
Exhibit info
Fact sheet
Description with photos
Press Materials
Sample press releases (long and short)
Sample descriptions (25 50 75 100 words)
Press samples
Logos
Required Credit Lines
Advertising Materials
Radio scriptsspots (on CD)
Print ads (on CD)
Building banners
Outdoor media
DESIGN ZONE - EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
What does it take to create a video game line up rhythms like the best DJs or design a roller coaster that
produces the biggest thrills In Design Zone visitors can go behind the scenes and see how video game
developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers use math to do
the amazing things they do Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale
slope and ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Design Zone is
bull A nontraditional experiential approach to math focusing on math concepts as a tool to create and invent
everything from hip-hop to skate parks
bull A means to promote innovation and build math literacymdashessential for careers in the 21st centurymdashby
directly connecting mathematical concepts to real-life experiences
bull A substantial professional development program for host museums designed to leave a lasting impact on
education and interpretive staff
Design Zone is organized into three highly interactive thematic areas highlighting the relationship between
mathematical thinking and the creative process in art music and engineering Each thematic area draws
visitors into compelling scenes of music production videogame development and extreme sports that
directly and experientially relate mathematical concepts to environments and activities attractive to the
target demographic of ages 10-14 and their families Visitors solve real-world challenges and discover that
math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos a fundamental creative tool that we have to design and invent
Music Art Action
Art Area-See It Digital Design Architecture Studio Videogame Design Creative inspiration may come from anywhere but whether itrsquos digital design architecture or video games
visual designers use mathematical thinking to turn ideas into reality In this area you design your own 2-D
and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity Math concepts include visual patterns scale and
proportional reasoning coordinate grids equality rate of change and slope
Digital Design Explore the math of visual patterns
Mirror Multiplier
Make your pattern grow Many visual designs depict
reflectional rotational or translational symmetry In
this exhibit you can explore reflectional symmetry using
colorful geometric pieces and a hinged pair of mirrors
Try to match several challenge images or create your
own designs How many reflections do you get when the
mirrors are at 45 degrees How about 60 degrees
Picture Calculator
Take a picture of yourself and manipulate the values of the pixels to
transform your photo Highlight a part of your image and then use a
calculator-like interface to create simple functions that transform the
highlighted section of the gray scale image You can choose a project from
a gallery and create certain visual effects such as heightened contrast or
a negative image or come up with your own transformations in Free Draw
Drawing in Motion
Coordinate grids help web designers
organize visual information architects
create scale drawings and video game
designers plot the movement of objects
across a screen In this full body iconic
experience you and a partner become the
designers as you move large sliders along
number lines to manipulate a digital ldquopenrdquo
and draw on a monitor display Choose a
challenge image and trace a line art
masterpiece on a giant screen As you and
your partner work together to create
images you will discover the math behind
the concept of slope
Architecture Studio Use math to design and build in three dimensions
Balancing Art
Mobiles balance because of a relationship
between the weights on each side of the balancing
rod and their distance from the center of the
fulcrum of the rod Discover the math behind
mobiles as you create your own balancing art from
colorful pieces Try one of the challenges or create
your own design
Build a Wall Build a Plaza Build a Tower
Choose your challenge and test your abilities to continue a
pattern in three dimensions as you try building a wall a
tower a plaza or a tower from custom printed architectural
blocks
Build a Wall
Build a Plaza
Build a Tower
Videogame Design Discover the algebra designers use to model virtual worlds and create on-screen action
Marble Maze
Video game designers use algebra to create games with the
right feel and level of challenge Now its your turn Start with a
simple marble maze game controlled by a giant tilt table The
goal of the game is to navigate the maze avoid the black holes
and roll over stars to collect points A simple equation
relates the size of the holes the bounciness of the marble and
the number of points per star Adjust the variables and design a
game that gives you the highest score
Jump on It
For a video game designer creating motion in a virtual world
involves knowing how variables like jump power and gravity
interact This game is similar to many classic arcade games
Choose a character select a scene and adjust the jump power
and gravity to find out how these variables affect your
characterrsquos jump height Land on platforms collect stars and try
to complete all four jump challenges Every challenge level
presents a new engaging environment including a fish tank
under the sink under the deck and a freezer
Hit the Target
Video game designers have to
model real world motionmdashlike balls
flying through the airmdashto make their
games more realistic and fun
Graphs and equations help them do
that In this full-body experience
you can launch a ball in the air and
attempt to hit a target while
learning more about the
relationship between release angle
and distance traveled Adjust the
release angle of a ball and try to hit
a series of lighted targets Targets
are laid out in a straight line from
the catapult with a number line
alongside to indicate distance Can
you hit six in a row Use a graph to
improve your accuracy
Music-Hear It DJ Recording Studio On Stage Dance Party Go behind the scenes and put together music tracks at a DJ recording station design and play instruments
that reflect the mathematical relationships between length and pitch and create a laser light show to get
your friends dancing Math concepts include rhythmic patterns ratios and proportional thinking
DJ Recording Studio Explore the math behind rhythm and music
Drum Machine
When mixing a new song DJs have to think about the
number of beats in each music track and how they line up
with each other Now you can try Pick the sounds and the
number of repeats for a two-beat track a three-beat track
and a four-beat track See if you can get all three tracks to
end on the same beat Press the play button to hear your
new song
Music Mix
Youve created music with the rhythm tracks in the Drum Machine exhibit
Now try out your music production skills by putting together actual music
samples Choose your samples select the number of repeats for each and
try to match the total number of beats to a pre-recorded rhythm track Pick
your best song and e-mail it to your friends
Turntables
How does a DJ
move seamlessly
between two songs on the turntables It takes math
DJs can only mix songs together if they have the
same beats per minute slowing down or speeding up
songs to make the beats match Practice your DJ
skills on these simulated turntables Pick a
challenge Yoursquoll hear one song through the speakers
and the next song through a mono headphone Use a
graph of beats per minute to help you adjust the
tempos up or down until they match Then make the
transition as smoothly as a professional
Sound Graph
What does sound look like Talk sing or whistle into a
microphone and see the sound displayed on a colorful real-
time graph of pitch over time Try making sounds to match
specific graph shapes See how graphs can help you
visualize musicmdashlike the light shows used at concerts and
DJ dance parties
On Stage Wow the audience with these wacky instruments
Whack-a-Phone
By whacking tubes of different lengths you
can make music The length of the tube
determines the pitch Try playing one of the
mystery songsmdashthe only catch is the notes
are represented as a graph showing the
corresponding tube lengths See if you can
name that tune
Digital Strings
This electronic instrument uses the relationship between string
length and pitch to create music the longer the string the
lower the note Adjust the lengths of eight virtual strings and
then push a button to hear your musical pattern Lighting
effects make the strings
Slide-a-Phone
Herersquos another twist on a tube
instrument This time you adjust
the overall length of the tubemdash
and thus the pitch of the sound
While one person beats on the
drumhead the other slides the
tube to play different notes Try
playing one of the mystery songs
represented by a graph of tube
lengths Then press the applause
button and take a bow
seem to vibrate as they play
Dance Party Create a mathematical light show that pumps up the crowd
Laser Light DJ
Discover how laser light show
technicians create mesmerizing patterns
with just two rotating mirrors and a
single laser Using a real laser you can
change the ratio of how fast one mirror
moves relative to the other to create
Lissajous patterns mdashthe basis for many
laser light show effects
Light Show DJ
Now that youve had some training at the Laser Light DJ put your skills to the test Youre in the control
booth at a virtual concert Your challenge put together laser light patterns to match the music and get your
friends dancing Like a popular dance video game challenge patterns appear on screen moving towards you
Create the right patterns at the right time and the virtual crowd goes wild
Action-Move it Theme Park amp Action Sports Arena Things that move are subject to laws of physics The way we understand those laws are through math In this
area you explore the algebra behind movement and speed as you build a custom digital roller coaster
design your own skate park and race your bike to the finish line Math concepts include mathematical
relationships describing movement representing change over time ratios and proportional thinking slope
and linear equations
Theme Park Get the ball rolling and find out what it takes to create roller coaster thrills
Roller Coaster Hills
All roller coasters start with a hill and the first step in roller coaster
design is to understand the relationship between hill height and
distance traveled Start a ball rolling down a ramp from a certain
height How far does it fly off the end of the ramp If you want it to
go twice as far how much higher do you need to start the ball You
might be surprised
Design a Roller Coaster
In this computer graphing simulation you can design
and test virtual roller coaster tracks and discover the
how hill height affects speed Take on the role of a roller
coaster designer and test one of your companyrsquos latest
designs But wait a minute theres something wrong
The coaster doesnrsquot work as designed Your job is to
redesign each track to get the coaster safely through a
series of hills loops and corkscrews at specified
speeds--with maximum thrills
Fast Tracks
Variety is an important element of a
thrill ride Roller coaster designers try
to create tracks so that the coaster
travels at different speeds during
different points in the ride This giant
magnet wall lets you create and test
your own roller coaster course Your
challenge is to construct a course that
will send the coaster through a series
of speed gates at specific speeds
Heres a hint its all about the
relationship between hill height and
speed Assemble your track start the
ball rolling and watch your roller
coaster in action
Action Sports Arena Explore the math behind bike snowboard and skateboard design
Bike Race
Experience a full-body bike race
Choose from 3 bike stations including
one of two recumbent bicycles or a
hand crank Once the race starts
watch your progress on a graph of
distance over time Who will cross the
finish line first The race continues
until each player has finished At the
end of the race you have the option to
try another course
Design a Skate Park
Skate parks can be modeled as a series of mathematical lines and
curves In this computer game you manipulate the slope and length
of ramps to create essential skate park features Test your design
with a virtual skater and ride the course Depending on your design
the skater might make it all the way through or crash against a ramp
thatrsquos too steep
Testing Gears
How many wheel turns does it take to go the distance
Feel the difference between the forces needed to perform
work with three different gear combinations on two hand
cranks Compete with a friend and find out who can go
furthest in a 20- second time trial Just like on a bike
some gear ratios require more work than others Which
ratio gets you your personal best
Designing for Speed
Release the gate and start the timer
Discover the effect of weight distribution
on the speed of a rotating wheel as you
test a series of wheels on a downhill
course of two parallel tracks Some
wheels have the weight distributed near
the hub others near the rim Discover
how much time it takes each wheel to
get to the bottom of the tracks Which
wheel is fastest Weigh your wheel on
the scale provided and confirm that it is
mass distribution and not total mass
that influences rolling time
Environmental components In each thematic area there is a contextual tower in which slideshows of images relative to the particular
area are presented These images reinforce the concept of innovation and design A portable reusable
whiteboard is also provided in the exhibit allowing facilitators to write their ideas and solutions
Thematic area slideshow towers
Graphic image walls
Graphic image towers
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
Exhibition Descriptions
(74 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do and math is behind it all Behind
every dance mix therersquos a beat Behind every thrill ride therersquos velocity Behind every
half-pipe therersquos a vert ramp Design Zone uses hands-on activities to show how design
concepts become real world experiences in the arts entertainment and extreme sports
Get behind the scenes and create your own dance beat rollercoaster skate park video
game and more
(48 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Design Zone uses hands-on
activities to show how design concepts become real world experiences in the arts
entertainment and extreme sports Get behind the scenes and create your own skate
park dance beat rollercoaster video game and more
(25 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Get behind the scenes and
create your own skate park dance beat rollercoaster and more
Short Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos
NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many
beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes
behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest
thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller
coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos
new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum)
through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a
variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a
successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting
the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity
and innovation art music and engineering
The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National
Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Reqrsquos proof of eligibility in store Qualified individual must be acct holder Addrsquol restrrsquos apply After 22GB of data usage ATampT may slow speeds See offer details
Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
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By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
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Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
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Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
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ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
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By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
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DESIGN ZONE - EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
What does it take to create a video game line up rhythms like the best DJs or design a roller coaster that
produces the biggest thrills In Design Zone visitors can go behind the scenes and see how video game
developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers use math to do
the amazing things they do Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale
slope and ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Design Zone is
bull A nontraditional experiential approach to math focusing on math concepts as a tool to create and invent
everything from hip-hop to skate parks
bull A means to promote innovation and build math literacymdashessential for careers in the 21st centurymdashby
directly connecting mathematical concepts to real-life experiences
bull A substantial professional development program for host museums designed to leave a lasting impact on
education and interpretive staff
Design Zone is organized into three highly interactive thematic areas highlighting the relationship between
mathematical thinking and the creative process in art music and engineering Each thematic area draws
visitors into compelling scenes of music production videogame development and extreme sports that
directly and experientially relate mathematical concepts to environments and activities attractive to the
target demographic of ages 10-14 and their families Visitors solve real-world challenges and discover that
math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos a fundamental creative tool that we have to design and invent
Music Art Action
Art Area-See It Digital Design Architecture Studio Videogame Design Creative inspiration may come from anywhere but whether itrsquos digital design architecture or video games
visual designers use mathematical thinking to turn ideas into reality In this area you design your own 2-D
and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity Math concepts include visual patterns scale and
proportional reasoning coordinate grids equality rate of change and slope
Digital Design Explore the math of visual patterns
Mirror Multiplier
Make your pattern grow Many visual designs depict
reflectional rotational or translational symmetry In
this exhibit you can explore reflectional symmetry using
colorful geometric pieces and a hinged pair of mirrors
Try to match several challenge images or create your
own designs How many reflections do you get when the
mirrors are at 45 degrees How about 60 degrees
Picture Calculator
Take a picture of yourself and manipulate the values of the pixels to
transform your photo Highlight a part of your image and then use a
calculator-like interface to create simple functions that transform the
highlighted section of the gray scale image You can choose a project from
a gallery and create certain visual effects such as heightened contrast or
a negative image or come up with your own transformations in Free Draw
Drawing in Motion
Coordinate grids help web designers
organize visual information architects
create scale drawings and video game
designers plot the movement of objects
across a screen In this full body iconic
experience you and a partner become the
designers as you move large sliders along
number lines to manipulate a digital ldquopenrdquo
and draw on a monitor display Choose a
challenge image and trace a line art
masterpiece on a giant screen As you and
your partner work together to create
images you will discover the math behind
the concept of slope
Architecture Studio Use math to design and build in three dimensions
Balancing Art
Mobiles balance because of a relationship
between the weights on each side of the balancing
rod and their distance from the center of the
fulcrum of the rod Discover the math behind
mobiles as you create your own balancing art from
colorful pieces Try one of the challenges or create
your own design
Build a Wall Build a Plaza Build a Tower
Choose your challenge and test your abilities to continue a
pattern in three dimensions as you try building a wall a
tower a plaza or a tower from custom printed architectural
blocks
Build a Wall
Build a Plaza
Build a Tower
Videogame Design Discover the algebra designers use to model virtual worlds and create on-screen action
Marble Maze
Video game designers use algebra to create games with the
right feel and level of challenge Now its your turn Start with a
simple marble maze game controlled by a giant tilt table The
goal of the game is to navigate the maze avoid the black holes
and roll over stars to collect points A simple equation
relates the size of the holes the bounciness of the marble and
the number of points per star Adjust the variables and design a
game that gives you the highest score
Jump on It
For a video game designer creating motion in a virtual world
involves knowing how variables like jump power and gravity
interact This game is similar to many classic arcade games
Choose a character select a scene and adjust the jump power
and gravity to find out how these variables affect your
characterrsquos jump height Land on platforms collect stars and try
to complete all four jump challenges Every challenge level
presents a new engaging environment including a fish tank
under the sink under the deck and a freezer
Hit the Target
Video game designers have to
model real world motionmdashlike balls
flying through the airmdashto make their
games more realistic and fun
Graphs and equations help them do
that In this full-body experience
you can launch a ball in the air and
attempt to hit a target while
learning more about the
relationship between release angle
and distance traveled Adjust the
release angle of a ball and try to hit
a series of lighted targets Targets
are laid out in a straight line from
the catapult with a number line
alongside to indicate distance Can
you hit six in a row Use a graph to
improve your accuracy
Music-Hear It DJ Recording Studio On Stage Dance Party Go behind the scenes and put together music tracks at a DJ recording station design and play instruments
that reflect the mathematical relationships between length and pitch and create a laser light show to get
your friends dancing Math concepts include rhythmic patterns ratios and proportional thinking
DJ Recording Studio Explore the math behind rhythm and music
Drum Machine
When mixing a new song DJs have to think about the
number of beats in each music track and how they line up
with each other Now you can try Pick the sounds and the
number of repeats for a two-beat track a three-beat track
and a four-beat track See if you can get all three tracks to
end on the same beat Press the play button to hear your
new song
Music Mix
Youve created music with the rhythm tracks in the Drum Machine exhibit
Now try out your music production skills by putting together actual music
samples Choose your samples select the number of repeats for each and
try to match the total number of beats to a pre-recorded rhythm track Pick
your best song and e-mail it to your friends
Turntables
How does a DJ
move seamlessly
between two songs on the turntables It takes math
DJs can only mix songs together if they have the
same beats per minute slowing down or speeding up
songs to make the beats match Practice your DJ
skills on these simulated turntables Pick a
challenge Yoursquoll hear one song through the speakers
and the next song through a mono headphone Use a
graph of beats per minute to help you adjust the
tempos up or down until they match Then make the
transition as smoothly as a professional
Sound Graph
What does sound look like Talk sing or whistle into a
microphone and see the sound displayed on a colorful real-
time graph of pitch over time Try making sounds to match
specific graph shapes See how graphs can help you
visualize musicmdashlike the light shows used at concerts and
DJ dance parties
On Stage Wow the audience with these wacky instruments
Whack-a-Phone
By whacking tubes of different lengths you
can make music The length of the tube
determines the pitch Try playing one of the
mystery songsmdashthe only catch is the notes
are represented as a graph showing the
corresponding tube lengths See if you can
name that tune
Digital Strings
This electronic instrument uses the relationship between string
length and pitch to create music the longer the string the
lower the note Adjust the lengths of eight virtual strings and
then push a button to hear your musical pattern Lighting
effects make the strings
Slide-a-Phone
Herersquos another twist on a tube
instrument This time you adjust
the overall length of the tubemdash
and thus the pitch of the sound
While one person beats on the
drumhead the other slides the
tube to play different notes Try
playing one of the mystery songs
represented by a graph of tube
lengths Then press the applause
button and take a bow
seem to vibrate as they play
Dance Party Create a mathematical light show that pumps up the crowd
Laser Light DJ
Discover how laser light show
technicians create mesmerizing patterns
with just two rotating mirrors and a
single laser Using a real laser you can
change the ratio of how fast one mirror
moves relative to the other to create
Lissajous patterns mdashthe basis for many
laser light show effects
Light Show DJ
Now that youve had some training at the Laser Light DJ put your skills to the test Youre in the control
booth at a virtual concert Your challenge put together laser light patterns to match the music and get your
friends dancing Like a popular dance video game challenge patterns appear on screen moving towards you
Create the right patterns at the right time and the virtual crowd goes wild
Action-Move it Theme Park amp Action Sports Arena Things that move are subject to laws of physics The way we understand those laws are through math In this
area you explore the algebra behind movement and speed as you build a custom digital roller coaster
design your own skate park and race your bike to the finish line Math concepts include mathematical
relationships describing movement representing change over time ratios and proportional thinking slope
and linear equations
Theme Park Get the ball rolling and find out what it takes to create roller coaster thrills
Roller Coaster Hills
All roller coasters start with a hill and the first step in roller coaster
design is to understand the relationship between hill height and
distance traveled Start a ball rolling down a ramp from a certain
height How far does it fly off the end of the ramp If you want it to
go twice as far how much higher do you need to start the ball You
might be surprised
Design a Roller Coaster
In this computer graphing simulation you can design
and test virtual roller coaster tracks and discover the
how hill height affects speed Take on the role of a roller
coaster designer and test one of your companyrsquos latest
designs But wait a minute theres something wrong
The coaster doesnrsquot work as designed Your job is to
redesign each track to get the coaster safely through a
series of hills loops and corkscrews at specified
speeds--with maximum thrills
Fast Tracks
Variety is an important element of a
thrill ride Roller coaster designers try
to create tracks so that the coaster
travels at different speeds during
different points in the ride This giant
magnet wall lets you create and test
your own roller coaster course Your
challenge is to construct a course that
will send the coaster through a series
of speed gates at specific speeds
Heres a hint its all about the
relationship between hill height and
speed Assemble your track start the
ball rolling and watch your roller
coaster in action
Action Sports Arena Explore the math behind bike snowboard and skateboard design
Bike Race
Experience a full-body bike race
Choose from 3 bike stations including
one of two recumbent bicycles or a
hand crank Once the race starts
watch your progress on a graph of
distance over time Who will cross the
finish line first The race continues
until each player has finished At the
end of the race you have the option to
try another course
Design a Skate Park
Skate parks can be modeled as a series of mathematical lines and
curves In this computer game you manipulate the slope and length
of ramps to create essential skate park features Test your design
with a virtual skater and ride the course Depending on your design
the skater might make it all the way through or crash against a ramp
thatrsquos too steep
Testing Gears
How many wheel turns does it take to go the distance
Feel the difference between the forces needed to perform
work with three different gear combinations on two hand
cranks Compete with a friend and find out who can go
furthest in a 20- second time trial Just like on a bike
some gear ratios require more work than others Which
ratio gets you your personal best
Designing for Speed
Release the gate and start the timer
Discover the effect of weight distribution
on the speed of a rotating wheel as you
test a series of wheels on a downhill
course of two parallel tracks Some
wheels have the weight distributed near
the hub others near the rim Discover
how much time it takes each wheel to
get to the bottom of the tracks Which
wheel is fastest Weigh your wheel on
the scale provided and confirm that it is
mass distribution and not total mass
that influences rolling time
Environmental components In each thematic area there is a contextual tower in which slideshows of images relative to the particular
area are presented These images reinforce the concept of innovation and design A portable reusable
whiteboard is also provided in the exhibit allowing facilitators to write their ideas and solutions
Thematic area slideshow towers
Graphic image walls
Graphic image towers
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
Exhibition Descriptions
(74 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do and math is behind it all Behind
every dance mix therersquos a beat Behind every thrill ride therersquos velocity Behind every
half-pipe therersquos a vert ramp Design Zone uses hands-on activities to show how design
concepts become real world experiences in the arts entertainment and extreme sports
Get behind the scenes and create your own dance beat rollercoaster skate park video
game and more
(48 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Design Zone uses hands-on
activities to show how design concepts become real world experiences in the arts
entertainment and extreme sports Get behind the scenes and create your own skate
park dance beat rollercoaster video game and more
(25 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Get behind the scenes and
create your own skate park dance beat rollercoaster and more
Short Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos
NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many
beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes
behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest
thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller
coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos
new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum)
through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a
variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a
successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting
the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity
and innovation art music and engineering
The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National
Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
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Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
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By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
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in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
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Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
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It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
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Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
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DESIGN ZONE - EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
What does it take to create a video game line up rhythms like the best DJs or design a roller coaster that
produces the biggest thrills In Design Zone visitors can go behind the scenes and see how video game
developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers use math to do
the amazing things they do Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale
slope and ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Design Zone is
bull A nontraditional experiential approach to math focusing on math concepts as a tool to create and invent
everything from hip-hop to skate parks
bull A means to promote innovation and build math literacymdashessential for careers in the 21st centurymdashby
directly connecting mathematical concepts to real-life experiences
bull A substantial professional development program for host museums designed to leave a lasting impact on
education and interpretive staff
Design Zone is organized into three highly interactive thematic areas highlighting the relationship between
mathematical thinking and the creative process in art music and engineering Each thematic area draws
visitors into compelling scenes of music production videogame development and extreme sports that
directly and experientially relate mathematical concepts to environments and activities attractive to the
target demographic of ages 10-14 and their families Visitors solve real-world challenges and discover that
math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos a fundamental creative tool that we have to design and invent
Music Art Action
Art Area-See It Digital Design Architecture Studio Videogame Design Creative inspiration may come from anywhere but whether itrsquos digital design architecture or video games
visual designers use mathematical thinking to turn ideas into reality In this area you design your own 2-D
and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity Math concepts include visual patterns scale and
proportional reasoning coordinate grids equality rate of change and slope
Digital Design Explore the math of visual patterns
Mirror Multiplier
Make your pattern grow Many visual designs depict
reflectional rotational or translational symmetry In
this exhibit you can explore reflectional symmetry using
colorful geometric pieces and a hinged pair of mirrors
Try to match several challenge images or create your
own designs How many reflections do you get when the
mirrors are at 45 degrees How about 60 degrees
Picture Calculator
Take a picture of yourself and manipulate the values of the pixels to
transform your photo Highlight a part of your image and then use a
calculator-like interface to create simple functions that transform the
highlighted section of the gray scale image You can choose a project from
a gallery and create certain visual effects such as heightened contrast or
a negative image or come up with your own transformations in Free Draw
Drawing in Motion
Coordinate grids help web designers
organize visual information architects
create scale drawings and video game
designers plot the movement of objects
across a screen In this full body iconic
experience you and a partner become the
designers as you move large sliders along
number lines to manipulate a digital ldquopenrdquo
and draw on a monitor display Choose a
challenge image and trace a line art
masterpiece on a giant screen As you and
your partner work together to create
images you will discover the math behind
the concept of slope
Architecture Studio Use math to design and build in three dimensions
Balancing Art
Mobiles balance because of a relationship
between the weights on each side of the balancing
rod and their distance from the center of the
fulcrum of the rod Discover the math behind
mobiles as you create your own balancing art from
colorful pieces Try one of the challenges or create
your own design
Build a Wall Build a Plaza Build a Tower
Choose your challenge and test your abilities to continue a
pattern in three dimensions as you try building a wall a
tower a plaza or a tower from custom printed architectural
blocks
Build a Wall
Build a Plaza
Build a Tower
Videogame Design Discover the algebra designers use to model virtual worlds and create on-screen action
Marble Maze
Video game designers use algebra to create games with the
right feel and level of challenge Now its your turn Start with a
simple marble maze game controlled by a giant tilt table The
goal of the game is to navigate the maze avoid the black holes
and roll over stars to collect points A simple equation
relates the size of the holes the bounciness of the marble and
the number of points per star Adjust the variables and design a
game that gives you the highest score
Jump on It
For a video game designer creating motion in a virtual world
involves knowing how variables like jump power and gravity
interact This game is similar to many classic arcade games
Choose a character select a scene and adjust the jump power
and gravity to find out how these variables affect your
characterrsquos jump height Land on platforms collect stars and try
to complete all four jump challenges Every challenge level
presents a new engaging environment including a fish tank
under the sink under the deck and a freezer
Hit the Target
Video game designers have to
model real world motionmdashlike balls
flying through the airmdashto make their
games more realistic and fun
Graphs and equations help them do
that In this full-body experience
you can launch a ball in the air and
attempt to hit a target while
learning more about the
relationship between release angle
and distance traveled Adjust the
release angle of a ball and try to hit
a series of lighted targets Targets
are laid out in a straight line from
the catapult with a number line
alongside to indicate distance Can
you hit six in a row Use a graph to
improve your accuracy
Music-Hear It DJ Recording Studio On Stage Dance Party Go behind the scenes and put together music tracks at a DJ recording station design and play instruments
that reflect the mathematical relationships between length and pitch and create a laser light show to get
your friends dancing Math concepts include rhythmic patterns ratios and proportional thinking
DJ Recording Studio Explore the math behind rhythm and music
Drum Machine
When mixing a new song DJs have to think about the
number of beats in each music track and how they line up
with each other Now you can try Pick the sounds and the
number of repeats for a two-beat track a three-beat track
and a four-beat track See if you can get all three tracks to
end on the same beat Press the play button to hear your
new song
Music Mix
Youve created music with the rhythm tracks in the Drum Machine exhibit
Now try out your music production skills by putting together actual music
samples Choose your samples select the number of repeats for each and
try to match the total number of beats to a pre-recorded rhythm track Pick
your best song and e-mail it to your friends
Turntables
How does a DJ
move seamlessly
between two songs on the turntables It takes math
DJs can only mix songs together if they have the
same beats per minute slowing down or speeding up
songs to make the beats match Practice your DJ
skills on these simulated turntables Pick a
challenge Yoursquoll hear one song through the speakers
and the next song through a mono headphone Use a
graph of beats per minute to help you adjust the
tempos up or down until they match Then make the
transition as smoothly as a professional
Sound Graph
What does sound look like Talk sing or whistle into a
microphone and see the sound displayed on a colorful real-
time graph of pitch over time Try making sounds to match
specific graph shapes See how graphs can help you
visualize musicmdashlike the light shows used at concerts and
DJ dance parties
On Stage Wow the audience with these wacky instruments
Whack-a-Phone
By whacking tubes of different lengths you
can make music The length of the tube
determines the pitch Try playing one of the
mystery songsmdashthe only catch is the notes
are represented as a graph showing the
corresponding tube lengths See if you can
name that tune
Digital Strings
This electronic instrument uses the relationship between string
length and pitch to create music the longer the string the
lower the note Adjust the lengths of eight virtual strings and
then push a button to hear your musical pattern Lighting
effects make the strings
Slide-a-Phone
Herersquos another twist on a tube
instrument This time you adjust
the overall length of the tubemdash
and thus the pitch of the sound
While one person beats on the
drumhead the other slides the
tube to play different notes Try
playing one of the mystery songs
represented by a graph of tube
lengths Then press the applause
button and take a bow
seem to vibrate as they play
Dance Party Create a mathematical light show that pumps up the crowd
Laser Light DJ
Discover how laser light show
technicians create mesmerizing patterns
with just two rotating mirrors and a
single laser Using a real laser you can
change the ratio of how fast one mirror
moves relative to the other to create
Lissajous patterns mdashthe basis for many
laser light show effects
Light Show DJ
Now that youve had some training at the Laser Light DJ put your skills to the test Youre in the control
booth at a virtual concert Your challenge put together laser light patterns to match the music and get your
friends dancing Like a popular dance video game challenge patterns appear on screen moving towards you
Create the right patterns at the right time and the virtual crowd goes wild
Action-Move it Theme Park amp Action Sports Arena Things that move are subject to laws of physics The way we understand those laws are through math In this
area you explore the algebra behind movement and speed as you build a custom digital roller coaster
design your own skate park and race your bike to the finish line Math concepts include mathematical
relationships describing movement representing change over time ratios and proportional thinking slope
and linear equations
Theme Park Get the ball rolling and find out what it takes to create roller coaster thrills
Roller Coaster Hills
All roller coasters start with a hill and the first step in roller coaster
design is to understand the relationship between hill height and
distance traveled Start a ball rolling down a ramp from a certain
height How far does it fly off the end of the ramp If you want it to
go twice as far how much higher do you need to start the ball You
might be surprised
Design a Roller Coaster
In this computer graphing simulation you can design
and test virtual roller coaster tracks and discover the
how hill height affects speed Take on the role of a roller
coaster designer and test one of your companyrsquos latest
designs But wait a minute theres something wrong
The coaster doesnrsquot work as designed Your job is to
redesign each track to get the coaster safely through a
series of hills loops and corkscrews at specified
speeds--with maximum thrills
Fast Tracks
Variety is an important element of a
thrill ride Roller coaster designers try
to create tracks so that the coaster
travels at different speeds during
different points in the ride This giant
magnet wall lets you create and test
your own roller coaster course Your
challenge is to construct a course that
will send the coaster through a series
of speed gates at specific speeds
Heres a hint its all about the
relationship between hill height and
speed Assemble your track start the
ball rolling and watch your roller
coaster in action
Action Sports Arena Explore the math behind bike snowboard and skateboard design
Bike Race
Experience a full-body bike race
Choose from 3 bike stations including
one of two recumbent bicycles or a
hand crank Once the race starts
watch your progress on a graph of
distance over time Who will cross the
finish line first The race continues
until each player has finished At the
end of the race you have the option to
try another course
Design a Skate Park
Skate parks can be modeled as a series of mathematical lines and
curves In this computer game you manipulate the slope and length
of ramps to create essential skate park features Test your design
with a virtual skater and ride the course Depending on your design
the skater might make it all the way through or crash against a ramp
thatrsquos too steep
Testing Gears
How many wheel turns does it take to go the distance
Feel the difference between the forces needed to perform
work with three different gear combinations on two hand
cranks Compete with a friend and find out who can go
furthest in a 20- second time trial Just like on a bike
some gear ratios require more work than others Which
ratio gets you your personal best
Designing for Speed
Release the gate and start the timer
Discover the effect of weight distribution
on the speed of a rotating wheel as you
test a series of wheels on a downhill
course of two parallel tracks Some
wheels have the weight distributed near
the hub others near the rim Discover
how much time it takes each wheel to
get to the bottom of the tracks Which
wheel is fastest Weigh your wheel on
the scale provided and confirm that it is
mass distribution and not total mass
that influences rolling time
Environmental components In each thematic area there is a contextual tower in which slideshows of images relative to the particular
area are presented These images reinforce the concept of innovation and design A portable reusable
whiteboard is also provided in the exhibit allowing facilitators to write their ideas and solutions
Thematic area slideshow towers
Graphic image walls
Graphic image towers
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
Exhibition Descriptions
(74 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do and math is behind it all Behind
every dance mix therersquos a beat Behind every thrill ride therersquos velocity Behind every
half-pipe therersquos a vert ramp Design Zone uses hands-on activities to show how design
concepts become real world experiences in the arts entertainment and extreme sports
Get behind the scenes and create your own dance beat rollercoaster skate park video
game and more
(48 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Design Zone uses hands-on
activities to show how design concepts become real world experiences in the arts
entertainment and extreme sports Get behind the scenes and create your own skate
park dance beat rollercoaster video game and more
(25 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Get behind the scenes and
create your own skate park dance beat rollercoaster and more
Short Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos
NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many
beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes
behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest
thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller
coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos
new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum)
through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a
variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a
successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting
the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity
and innovation art music and engineering
The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National
Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
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By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
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Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
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Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
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ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
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on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
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Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
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Art Area-See It Digital Design Architecture Studio Videogame Design Creative inspiration may come from anywhere but whether itrsquos digital design architecture or video games
visual designers use mathematical thinking to turn ideas into reality In this area you design your own 2-D
and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity Math concepts include visual patterns scale and
proportional reasoning coordinate grids equality rate of change and slope
Digital Design Explore the math of visual patterns
Mirror Multiplier
Make your pattern grow Many visual designs depict
reflectional rotational or translational symmetry In
this exhibit you can explore reflectional symmetry using
colorful geometric pieces and a hinged pair of mirrors
Try to match several challenge images or create your
own designs How many reflections do you get when the
mirrors are at 45 degrees How about 60 degrees
Picture Calculator
Take a picture of yourself and manipulate the values of the pixels to
transform your photo Highlight a part of your image and then use a
calculator-like interface to create simple functions that transform the
highlighted section of the gray scale image You can choose a project from
a gallery and create certain visual effects such as heightened contrast or
a negative image or come up with your own transformations in Free Draw
Drawing in Motion
Coordinate grids help web designers
organize visual information architects
create scale drawings and video game
designers plot the movement of objects
across a screen In this full body iconic
experience you and a partner become the
designers as you move large sliders along
number lines to manipulate a digital ldquopenrdquo
and draw on a monitor display Choose a
challenge image and trace a line art
masterpiece on a giant screen As you and
your partner work together to create
images you will discover the math behind
the concept of slope
Architecture Studio Use math to design and build in three dimensions
Balancing Art
Mobiles balance because of a relationship
between the weights on each side of the balancing
rod and their distance from the center of the
fulcrum of the rod Discover the math behind
mobiles as you create your own balancing art from
colorful pieces Try one of the challenges or create
your own design
Build a Wall Build a Plaza Build a Tower
Choose your challenge and test your abilities to continue a
pattern in three dimensions as you try building a wall a
tower a plaza or a tower from custom printed architectural
blocks
Build a Wall
Build a Plaza
Build a Tower
Videogame Design Discover the algebra designers use to model virtual worlds and create on-screen action
Marble Maze
Video game designers use algebra to create games with the
right feel and level of challenge Now its your turn Start with a
simple marble maze game controlled by a giant tilt table The
goal of the game is to navigate the maze avoid the black holes
and roll over stars to collect points A simple equation
relates the size of the holes the bounciness of the marble and
the number of points per star Adjust the variables and design a
game that gives you the highest score
Jump on It
For a video game designer creating motion in a virtual world
involves knowing how variables like jump power and gravity
interact This game is similar to many classic arcade games
Choose a character select a scene and adjust the jump power
and gravity to find out how these variables affect your
characterrsquos jump height Land on platforms collect stars and try
to complete all four jump challenges Every challenge level
presents a new engaging environment including a fish tank
under the sink under the deck and a freezer
Hit the Target
Video game designers have to
model real world motionmdashlike balls
flying through the airmdashto make their
games more realistic and fun
Graphs and equations help them do
that In this full-body experience
you can launch a ball in the air and
attempt to hit a target while
learning more about the
relationship between release angle
and distance traveled Adjust the
release angle of a ball and try to hit
a series of lighted targets Targets
are laid out in a straight line from
the catapult with a number line
alongside to indicate distance Can
you hit six in a row Use a graph to
improve your accuracy
Music-Hear It DJ Recording Studio On Stage Dance Party Go behind the scenes and put together music tracks at a DJ recording station design and play instruments
that reflect the mathematical relationships between length and pitch and create a laser light show to get
your friends dancing Math concepts include rhythmic patterns ratios and proportional thinking
DJ Recording Studio Explore the math behind rhythm and music
Drum Machine
When mixing a new song DJs have to think about the
number of beats in each music track and how they line up
with each other Now you can try Pick the sounds and the
number of repeats for a two-beat track a three-beat track
and a four-beat track See if you can get all three tracks to
end on the same beat Press the play button to hear your
new song
Music Mix
Youve created music with the rhythm tracks in the Drum Machine exhibit
Now try out your music production skills by putting together actual music
samples Choose your samples select the number of repeats for each and
try to match the total number of beats to a pre-recorded rhythm track Pick
your best song and e-mail it to your friends
Turntables
How does a DJ
move seamlessly
between two songs on the turntables It takes math
DJs can only mix songs together if they have the
same beats per minute slowing down or speeding up
songs to make the beats match Practice your DJ
skills on these simulated turntables Pick a
challenge Yoursquoll hear one song through the speakers
and the next song through a mono headphone Use a
graph of beats per minute to help you adjust the
tempos up or down until they match Then make the
transition as smoothly as a professional
Sound Graph
What does sound look like Talk sing or whistle into a
microphone and see the sound displayed on a colorful real-
time graph of pitch over time Try making sounds to match
specific graph shapes See how graphs can help you
visualize musicmdashlike the light shows used at concerts and
DJ dance parties
On Stage Wow the audience with these wacky instruments
Whack-a-Phone
By whacking tubes of different lengths you
can make music The length of the tube
determines the pitch Try playing one of the
mystery songsmdashthe only catch is the notes
are represented as a graph showing the
corresponding tube lengths See if you can
name that tune
Digital Strings
This electronic instrument uses the relationship between string
length and pitch to create music the longer the string the
lower the note Adjust the lengths of eight virtual strings and
then push a button to hear your musical pattern Lighting
effects make the strings
Slide-a-Phone
Herersquos another twist on a tube
instrument This time you adjust
the overall length of the tubemdash
and thus the pitch of the sound
While one person beats on the
drumhead the other slides the
tube to play different notes Try
playing one of the mystery songs
represented by a graph of tube
lengths Then press the applause
button and take a bow
seem to vibrate as they play
Dance Party Create a mathematical light show that pumps up the crowd
Laser Light DJ
Discover how laser light show
technicians create mesmerizing patterns
with just two rotating mirrors and a
single laser Using a real laser you can
change the ratio of how fast one mirror
moves relative to the other to create
Lissajous patterns mdashthe basis for many
laser light show effects
Light Show DJ
Now that youve had some training at the Laser Light DJ put your skills to the test Youre in the control
booth at a virtual concert Your challenge put together laser light patterns to match the music and get your
friends dancing Like a popular dance video game challenge patterns appear on screen moving towards you
Create the right patterns at the right time and the virtual crowd goes wild
Action-Move it Theme Park amp Action Sports Arena Things that move are subject to laws of physics The way we understand those laws are through math In this
area you explore the algebra behind movement and speed as you build a custom digital roller coaster
design your own skate park and race your bike to the finish line Math concepts include mathematical
relationships describing movement representing change over time ratios and proportional thinking slope
and linear equations
Theme Park Get the ball rolling and find out what it takes to create roller coaster thrills
Roller Coaster Hills
All roller coasters start with a hill and the first step in roller coaster
design is to understand the relationship between hill height and
distance traveled Start a ball rolling down a ramp from a certain
height How far does it fly off the end of the ramp If you want it to
go twice as far how much higher do you need to start the ball You
might be surprised
Design a Roller Coaster
In this computer graphing simulation you can design
and test virtual roller coaster tracks and discover the
how hill height affects speed Take on the role of a roller
coaster designer and test one of your companyrsquos latest
designs But wait a minute theres something wrong
The coaster doesnrsquot work as designed Your job is to
redesign each track to get the coaster safely through a
series of hills loops and corkscrews at specified
speeds--with maximum thrills
Fast Tracks
Variety is an important element of a
thrill ride Roller coaster designers try
to create tracks so that the coaster
travels at different speeds during
different points in the ride This giant
magnet wall lets you create and test
your own roller coaster course Your
challenge is to construct a course that
will send the coaster through a series
of speed gates at specific speeds
Heres a hint its all about the
relationship between hill height and
speed Assemble your track start the
ball rolling and watch your roller
coaster in action
Action Sports Arena Explore the math behind bike snowboard and skateboard design
Bike Race
Experience a full-body bike race
Choose from 3 bike stations including
one of two recumbent bicycles or a
hand crank Once the race starts
watch your progress on a graph of
distance over time Who will cross the
finish line first The race continues
until each player has finished At the
end of the race you have the option to
try another course
Design a Skate Park
Skate parks can be modeled as a series of mathematical lines and
curves In this computer game you manipulate the slope and length
of ramps to create essential skate park features Test your design
with a virtual skater and ride the course Depending on your design
the skater might make it all the way through or crash against a ramp
thatrsquos too steep
Testing Gears
How many wheel turns does it take to go the distance
Feel the difference between the forces needed to perform
work with three different gear combinations on two hand
cranks Compete with a friend and find out who can go
furthest in a 20- second time trial Just like on a bike
some gear ratios require more work than others Which
ratio gets you your personal best
Designing for Speed
Release the gate and start the timer
Discover the effect of weight distribution
on the speed of a rotating wheel as you
test a series of wheels on a downhill
course of two parallel tracks Some
wheels have the weight distributed near
the hub others near the rim Discover
how much time it takes each wheel to
get to the bottom of the tracks Which
wheel is fastest Weigh your wheel on
the scale provided and confirm that it is
mass distribution and not total mass
that influences rolling time
Environmental components In each thematic area there is a contextual tower in which slideshows of images relative to the particular
area are presented These images reinforce the concept of innovation and design A portable reusable
whiteboard is also provided in the exhibit allowing facilitators to write their ideas and solutions
Thematic area slideshow towers
Graphic image walls
Graphic image towers
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
Exhibition Descriptions
(74 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do and math is behind it all Behind
every dance mix therersquos a beat Behind every thrill ride therersquos velocity Behind every
half-pipe therersquos a vert ramp Design Zone uses hands-on activities to show how design
concepts become real world experiences in the arts entertainment and extreme sports
Get behind the scenes and create your own dance beat rollercoaster skate park video
game and more
(48 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Design Zone uses hands-on
activities to show how design concepts become real world experiences in the arts
entertainment and extreme sports Get behind the scenes and create your own skate
park dance beat rollercoaster video game and more
(25 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Get behind the scenes and
create your own skate park dance beat rollercoaster and more
Short Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos
NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many
beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes
behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest
thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller
coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos
new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum)
through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a
variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a
successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting
the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity
and innovation art music and engineering
The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National
Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
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Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
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By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
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Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
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Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
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ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
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on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
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F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
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Architecture Studio Use math to design and build in three dimensions
Balancing Art
Mobiles balance because of a relationship
between the weights on each side of the balancing
rod and their distance from the center of the
fulcrum of the rod Discover the math behind
mobiles as you create your own balancing art from
colorful pieces Try one of the challenges or create
your own design
Build a Wall Build a Plaza Build a Tower
Choose your challenge and test your abilities to continue a
pattern in three dimensions as you try building a wall a
tower a plaza or a tower from custom printed architectural
blocks
Build a Wall
Build a Plaza
Build a Tower
Videogame Design Discover the algebra designers use to model virtual worlds and create on-screen action
Marble Maze
Video game designers use algebra to create games with the
right feel and level of challenge Now its your turn Start with a
simple marble maze game controlled by a giant tilt table The
goal of the game is to navigate the maze avoid the black holes
and roll over stars to collect points A simple equation
relates the size of the holes the bounciness of the marble and
the number of points per star Adjust the variables and design a
game that gives you the highest score
Jump on It
For a video game designer creating motion in a virtual world
involves knowing how variables like jump power and gravity
interact This game is similar to many classic arcade games
Choose a character select a scene and adjust the jump power
and gravity to find out how these variables affect your
characterrsquos jump height Land on platforms collect stars and try
to complete all four jump challenges Every challenge level
presents a new engaging environment including a fish tank
under the sink under the deck and a freezer
Hit the Target
Video game designers have to
model real world motionmdashlike balls
flying through the airmdashto make their
games more realistic and fun
Graphs and equations help them do
that In this full-body experience
you can launch a ball in the air and
attempt to hit a target while
learning more about the
relationship between release angle
and distance traveled Adjust the
release angle of a ball and try to hit
a series of lighted targets Targets
are laid out in a straight line from
the catapult with a number line
alongside to indicate distance Can
you hit six in a row Use a graph to
improve your accuracy
Music-Hear It DJ Recording Studio On Stage Dance Party Go behind the scenes and put together music tracks at a DJ recording station design and play instruments
that reflect the mathematical relationships between length and pitch and create a laser light show to get
your friends dancing Math concepts include rhythmic patterns ratios and proportional thinking
DJ Recording Studio Explore the math behind rhythm and music
Drum Machine
When mixing a new song DJs have to think about the
number of beats in each music track and how they line up
with each other Now you can try Pick the sounds and the
number of repeats for a two-beat track a three-beat track
and a four-beat track See if you can get all three tracks to
end on the same beat Press the play button to hear your
new song
Music Mix
Youve created music with the rhythm tracks in the Drum Machine exhibit
Now try out your music production skills by putting together actual music
samples Choose your samples select the number of repeats for each and
try to match the total number of beats to a pre-recorded rhythm track Pick
your best song and e-mail it to your friends
Turntables
How does a DJ
move seamlessly
between two songs on the turntables It takes math
DJs can only mix songs together if they have the
same beats per minute slowing down or speeding up
songs to make the beats match Practice your DJ
skills on these simulated turntables Pick a
challenge Yoursquoll hear one song through the speakers
and the next song through a mono headphone Use a
graph of beats per minute to help you adjust the
tempos up or down until they match Then make the
transition as smoothly as a professional
Sound Graph
What does sound look like Talk sing or whistle into a
microphone and see the sound displayed on a colorful real-
time graph of pitch over time Try making sounds to match
specific graph shapes See how graphs can help you
visualize musicmdashlike the light shows used at concerts and
DJ dance parties
On Stage Wow the audience with these wacky instruments
Whack-a-Phone
By whacking tubes of different lengths you
can make music The length of the tube
determines the pitch Try playing one of the
mystery songsmdashthe only catch is the notes
are represented as a graph showing the
corresponding tube lengths See if you can
name that tune
Digital Strings
This electronic instrument uses the relationship between string
length and pitch to create music the longer the string the
lower the note Adjust the lengths of eight virtual strings and
then push a button to hear your musical pattern Lighting
effects make the strings
Slide-a-Phone
Herersquos another twist on a tube
instrument This time you adjust
the overall length of the tubemdash
and thus the pitch of the sound
While one person beats on the
drumhead the other slides the
tube to play different notes Try
playing one of the mystery songs
represented by a graph of tube
lengths Then press the applause
button and take a bow
seem to vibrate as they play
Dance Party Create a mathematical light show that pumps up the crowd
Laser Light DJ
Discover how laser light show
technicians create mesmerizing patterns
with just two rotating mirrors and a
single laser Using a real laser you can
change the ratio of how fast one mirror
moves relative to the other to create
Lissajous patterns mdashthe basis for many
laser light show effects
Light Show DJ
Now that youve had some training at the Laser Light DJ put your skills to the test Youre in the control
booth at a virtual concert Your challenge put together laser light patterns to match the music and get your
friends dancing Like a popular dance video game challenge patterns appear on screen moving towards you
Create the right patterns at the right time and the virtual crowd goes wild
Action-Move it Theme Park amp Action Sports Arena Things that move are subject to laws of physics The way we understand those laws are through math In this
area you explore the algebra behind movement and speed as you build a custom digital roller coaster
design your own skate park and race your bike to the finish line Math concepts include mathematical
relationships describing movement representing change over time ratios and proportional thinking slope
and linear equations
Theme Park Get the ball rolling and find out what it takes to create roller coaster thrills
Roller Coaster Hills
All roller coasters start with a hill and the first step in roller coaster
design is to understand the relationship between hill height and
distance traveled Start a ball rolling down a ramp from a certain
height How far does it fly off the end of the ramp If you want it to
go twice as far how much higher do you need to start the ball You
might be surprised
Design a Roller Coaster
In this computer graphing simulation you can design
and test virtual roller coaster tracks and discover the
how hill height affects speed Take on the role of a roller
coaster designer and test one of your companyrsquos latest
designs But wait a minute theres something wrong
The coaster doesnrsquot work as designed Your job is to
redesign each track to get the coaster safely through a
series of hills loops and corkscrews at specified
speeds--with maximum thrills
Fast Tracks
Variety is an important element of a
thrill ride Roller coaster designers try
to create tracks so that the coaster
travels at different speeds during
different points in the ride This giant
magnet wall lets you create and test
your own roller coaster course Your
challenge is to construct a course that
will send the coaster through a series
of speed gates at specific speeds
Heres a hint its all about the
relationship between hill height and
speed Assemble your track start the
ball rolling and watch your roller
coaster in action
Action Sports Arena Explore the math behind bike snowboard and skateboard design
Bike Race
Experience a full-body bike race
Choose from 3 bike stations including
one of two recumbent bicycles or a
hand crank Once the race starts
watch your progress on a graph of
distance over time Who will cross the
finish line first The race continues
until each player has finished At the
end of the race you have the option to
try another course
Design a Skate Park
Skate parks can be modeled as a series of mathematical lines and
curves In this computer game you manipulate the slope and length
of ramps to create essential skate park features Test your design
with a virtual skater and ride the course Depending on your design
the skater might make it all the way through or crash against a ramp
thatrsquos too steep
Testing Gears
How many wheel turns does it take to go the distance
Feel the difference between the forces needed to perform
work with three different gear combinations on two hand
cranks Compete with a friend and find out who can go
furthest in a 20- second time trial Just like on a bike
some gear ratios require more work than others Which
ratio gets you your personal best
Designing for Speed
Release the gate and start the timer
Discover the effect of weight distribution
on the speed of a rotating wheel as you
test a series of wheels on a downhill
course of two parallel tracks Some
wheels have the weight distributed near
the hub others near the rim Discover
how much time it takes each wheel to
get to the bottom of the tracks Which
wheel is fastest Weigh your wheel on
the scale provided and confirm that it is
mass distribution and not total mass
that influences rolling time
Environmental components In each thematic area there is a contextual tower in which slideshows of images relative to the particular
area are presented These images reinforce the concept of innovation and design A portable reusable
whiteboard is also provided in the exhibit allowing facilitators to write their ideas and solutions
Thematic area slideshow towers
Graphic image walls
Graphic image towers
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
Exhibition Descriptions
(74 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do and math is behind it all Behind
every dance mix therersquos a beat Behind every thrill ride therersquos velocity Behind every
half-pipe therersquos a vert ramp Design Zone uses hands-on activities to show how design
concepts become real world experiences in the arts entertainment and extreme sports
Get behind the scenes and create your own dance beat rollercoaster skate park video
game and more
(48 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Design Zone uses hands-on
activities to show how design concepts become real world experiences in the arts
entertainment and extreme sports Get behind the scenes and create your own skate
park dance beat rollercoaster video game and more
(25 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Get behind the scenes and
create your own skate park dance beat rollercoaster and more
Short Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos
NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many
beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes
behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest
thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller
coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos
new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum)
through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a
variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a
successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting
the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity
and innovation art music and engineering
The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National
Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
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Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
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By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
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Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
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Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
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ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
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on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
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F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
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Videogame Design Discover the algebra designers use to model virtual worlds and create on-screen action
Marble Maze
Video game designers use algebra to create games with the
right feel and level of challenge Now its your turn Start with a
simple marble maze game controlled by a giant tilt table The
goal of the game is to navigate the maze avoid the black holes
and roll over stars to collect points A simple equation
relates the size of the holes the bounciness of the marble and
the number of points per star Adjust the variables and design a
game that gives you the highest score
Jump on It
For a video game designer creating motion in a virtual world
involves knowing how variables like jump power and gravity
interact This game is similar to many classic arcade games
Choose a character select a scene and adjust the jump power
and gravity to find out how these variables affect your
characterrsquos jump height Land on platforms collect stars and try
to complete all four jump challenges Every challenge level
presents a new engaging environment including a fish tank
under the sink under the deck and a freezer
Hit the Target
Video game designers have to
model real world motionmdashlike balls
flying through the airmdashto make their
games more realistic and fun
Graphs and equations help them do
that In this full-body experience
you can launch a ball in the air and
attempt to hit a target while
learning more about the
relationship between release angle
and distance traveled Adjust the
release angle of a ball and try to hit
a series of lighted targets Targets
are laid out in a straight line from
the catapult with a number line
alongside to indicate distance Can
you hit six in a row Use a graph to
improve your accuracy
Music-Hear It DJ Recording Studio On Stage Dance Party Go behind the scenes and put together music tracks at a DJ recording station design and play instruments
that reflect the mathematical relationships between length and pitch and create a laser light show to get
your friends dancing Math concepts include rhythmic patterns ratios and proportional thinking
DJ Recording Studio Explore the math behind rhythm and music
Drum Machine
When mixing a new song DJs have to think about the
number of beats in each music track and how they line up
with each other Now you can try Pick the sounds and the
number of repeats for a two-beat track a three-beat track
and a four-beat track See if you can get all three tracks to
end on the same beat Press the play button to hear your
new song
Music Mix
Youve created music with the rhythm tracks in the Drum Machine exhibit
Now try out your music production skills by putting together actual music
samples Choose your samples select the number of repeats for each and
try to match the total number of beats to a pre-recorded rhythm track Pick
your best song and e-mail it to your friends
Turntables
How does a DJ
move seamlessly
between two songs on the turntables It takes math
DJs can only mix songs together if they have the
same beats per minute slowing down or speeding up
songs to make the beats match Practice your DJ
skills on these simulated turntables Pick a
challenge Yoursquoll hear one song through the speakers
and the next song through a mono headphone Use a
graph of beats per minute to help you adjust the
tempos up or down until they match Then make the
transition as smoothly as a professional
Sound Graph
What does sound look like Talk sing or whistle into a
microphone and see the sound displayed on a colorful real-
time graph of pitch over time Try making sounds to match
specific graph shapes See how graphs can help you
visualize musicmdashlike the light shows used at concerts and
DJ dance parties
On Stage Wow the audience with these wacky instruments
Whack-a-Phone
By whacking tubes of different lengths you
can make music The length of the tube
determines the pitch Try playing one of the
mystery songsmdashthe only catch is the notes
are represented as a graph showing the
corresponding tube lengths See if you can
name that tune
Digital Strings
This electronic instrument uses the relationship between string
length and pitch to create music the longer the string the
lower the note Adjust the lengths of eight virtual strings and
then push a button to hear your musical pattern Lighting
effects make the strings
Slide-a-Phone
Herersquos another twist on a tube
instrument This time you adjust
the overall length of the tubemdash
and thus the pitch of the sound
While one person beats on the
drumhead the other slides the
tube to play different notes Try
playing one of the mystery songs
represented by a graph of tube
lengths Then press the applause
button and take a bow
seem to vibrate as they play
Dance Party Create a mathematical light show that pumps up the crowd
Laser Light DJ
Discover how laser light show
technicians create mesmerizing patterns
with just two rotating mirrors and a
single laser Using a real laser you can
change the ratio of how fast one mirror
moves relative to the other to create
Lissajous patterns mdashthe basis for many
laser light show effects
Light Show DJ
Now that youve had some training at the Laser Light DJ put your skills to the test Youre in the control
booth at a virtual concert Your challenge put together laser light patterns to match the music and get your
friends dancing Like a popular dance video game challenge patterns appear on screen moving towards you
Create the right patterns at the right time and the virtual crowd goes wild
Action-Move it Theme Park amp Action Sports Arena Things that move are subject to laws of physics The way we understand those laws are through math In this
area you explore the algebra behind movement and speed as you build a custom digital roller coaster
design your own skate park and race your bike to the finish line Math concepts include mathematical
relationships describing movement representing change over time ratios and proportional thinking slope
and linear equations
Theme Park Get the ball rolling and find out what it takes to create roller coaster thrills
Roller Coaster Hills
All roller coasters start with a hill and the first step in roller coaster
design is to understand the relationship between hill height and
distance traveled Start a ball rolling down a ramp from a certain
height How far does it fly off the end of the ramp If you want it to
go twice as far how much higher do you need to start the ball You
might be surprised
Design a Roller Coaster
In this computer graphing simulation you can design
and test virtual roller coaster tracks and discover the
how hill height affects speed Take on the role of a roller
coaster designer and test one of your companyrsquos latest
designs But wait a minute theres something wrong
The coaster doesnrsquot work as designed Your job is to
redesign each track to get the coaster safely through a
series of hills loops and corkscrews at specified
speeds--with maximum thrills
Fast Tracks
Variety is an important element of a
thrill ride Roller coaster designers try
to create tracks so that the coaster
travels at different speeds during
different points in the ride This giant
magnet wall lets you create and test
your own roller coaster course Your
challenge is to construct a course that
will send the coaster through a series
of speed gates at specific speeds
Heres a hint its all about the
relationship between hill height and
speed Assemble your track start the
ball rolling and watch your roller
coaster in action
Action Sports Arena Explore the math behind bike snowboard and skateboard design
Bike Race
Experience a full-body bike race
Choose from 3 bike stations including
one of two recumbent bicycles or a
hand crank Once the race starts
watch your progress on a graph of
distance over time Who will cross the
finish line first The race continues
until each player has finished At the
end of the race you have the option to
try another course
Design a Skate Park
Skate parks can be modeled as a series of mathematical lines and
curves In this computer game you manipulate the slope and length
of ramps to create essential skate park features Test your design
with a virtual skater and ride the course Depending on your design
the skater might make it all the way through or crash against a ramp
thatrsquos too steep
Testing Gears
How many wheel turns does it take to go the distance
Feel the difference between the forces needed to perform
work with three different gear combinations on two hand
cranks Compete with a friend and find out who can go
furthest in a 20- second time trial Just like on a bike
some gear ratios require more work than others Which
ratio gets you your personal best
Designing for Speed
Release the gate and start the timer
Discover the effect of weight distribution
on the speed of a rotating wheel as you
test a series of wheels on a downhill
course of two parallel tracks Some
wheels have the weight distributed near
the hub others near the rim Discover
how much time it takes each wheel to
get to the bottom of the tracks Which
wheel is fastest Weigh your wheel on
the scale provided and confirm that it is
mass distribution and not total mass
that influences rolling time
Environmental components In each thematic area there is a contextual tower in which slideshows of images relative to the particular
area are presented These images reinforce the concept of innovation and design A portable reusable
whiteboard is also provided in the exhibit allowing facilitators to write their ideas and solutions
Thematic area slideshow towers
Graphic image walls
Graphic image towers
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
Exhibition Descriptions
(74 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do and math is behind it all Behind
every dance mix therersquos a beat Behind every thrill ride therersquos velocity Behind every
half-pipe therersquos a vert ramp Design Zone uses hands-on activities to show how design
concepts become real world experiences in the arts entertainment and extreme sports
Get behind the scenes and create your own dance beat rollercoaster skate park video
game and more
(48 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Design Zone uses hands-on
activities to show how design concepts become real world experiences in the arts
entertainment and extreme sports Get behind the scenes and create your own skate
park dance beat rollercoaster video game and more
(25 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Get behind the scenes and
create your own skate park dance beat rollercoaster and more
Short Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos
NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many
beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes
behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest
thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller
coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos
new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum)
through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a
variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a
successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting
the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity
and innovation art music and engineering
The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National
Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
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Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
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By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
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272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
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Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
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ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
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on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
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F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
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Music-Hear It DJ Recording Studio On Stage Dance Party Go behind the scenes and put together music tracks at a DJ recording station design and play instruments
that reflect the mathematical relationships between length and pitch and create a laser light show to get
your friends dancing Math concepts include rhythmic patterns ratios and proportional thinking
DJ Recording Studio Explore the math behind rhythm and music
Drum Machine
When mixing a new song DJs have to think about the
number of beats in each music track and how they line up
with each other Now you can try Pick the sounds and the
number of repeats for a two-beat track a three-beat track
and a four-beat track See if you can get all three tracks to
end on the same beat Press the play button to hear your
new song
Music Mix
Youve created music with the rhythm tracks in the Drum Machine exhibit
Now try out your music production skills by putting together actual music
samples Choose your samples select the number of repeats for each and
try to match the total number of beats to a pre-recorded rhythm track Pick
your best song and e-mail it to your friends
Turntables
How does a DJ
move seamlessly
between two songs on the turntables It takes math
DJs can only mix songs together if they have the
same beats per minute slowing down or speeding up
songs to make the beats match Practice your DJ
skills on these simulated turntables Pick a
challenge Yoursquoll hear one song through the speakers
and the next song through a mono headphone Use a
graph of beats per minute to help you adjust the
tempos up or down until they match Then make the
transition as smoothly as a professional
Sound Graph
What does sound look like Talk sing or whistle into a
microphone and see the sound displayed on a colorful real-
time graph of pitch over time Try making sounds to match
specific graph shapes See how graphs can help you
visualize musicmdashlike the light shows used at concerts and
DJ dance parties
On Stage Wow the audience with these wacky instruments
Whack-a-Phone
By whacking tubes of different lengths you
can make music The length of the tube
determines the pitch Try playing one of the
mystery songsmdashthe only catch is the notes
are represented as a graph showing the
corresponding tube lengths See if you can
name that tune
Digital Strings
This electronic instrument uses the relationship between string
length and pitch to create music the longer the string the
lower the note Adjust the lengths of eight virtual strings and
then push a button to hear your musical pattern Lighting
effects make the strings
Slide-a-Phone
Herersquos another twist on a tube
instrument This time you adjust
the overall length of the tubemdash
and thus the pitch of the sound
While one person beats on the
drumhead the other slides the
tube to play different notes Try
playing one of the mystery songs
represented by a graph of tube
lengths Then press the applause
button and take a bow
seem to vibrate as they play
Dance Party Create a mathematical light show that pumps up the crowd
Laser Light DJ
Discover how laser light show
technicians create mesmerizing patterns
with just two rotating mirrors and a
single laser Using a real laser you can
change the ratio of how fast one mirror
moves relative to the other to create
Lissajous patterns mdashthe basis for many
laser light show effects
Light Show DJ
Now that youve had some training at the Laser Light DJ put your skills to the test Youre in the control
booth at a virtual concert Your challenge put together laser light patterns to match the music and get your
friends dancing Like a popular dance video game challenge patterns appear on screen moving towards you
Create the right patterns at the right time and the virtual crowd goes wild
Action-Move it Theme Park amp Action Sports Arena Things that move are subject to laws of physics The way we understand those laws are through math In this
area you explore the algebra behind movement and speed as you build a custom digital roller coaster
design your own skate park and race your bike to the finish line Math concepts include mathematical
relationships describing movement representing change over time ratios and proportional thinking slope
and linear equations
Theme Park Get the ball rolling and find out what it takes to create roller coaster thrills
Roller Coaster Hills
All roller coasters start with a hill and the first step in roller coaster
design is to understand the relationship between hill height and
distance traveled Start a ball rolling down a ramp from a certain
height How far does it fly off the end of the ramp If you want it to
go twice as far how much higher do you need to start the ball You
might be surprised
Design a Roller Coaster
In this computer graphing simulation you can design
and test virtual roller coaster tracks and discover the
how hill height affects speed Take on the role of a roller
coaster designer and test one of your companyrsquos latest
designs But wait a minute theres something wrong
The coaster doesnrsquot work as designed Your job is to
redesign each track to get the coaster safely through a
series of hills loops and corkscrews at specified
speeds--with maximum thrills
Fast Tracks
Variety is an important element of a
thrill ride Roller coaster designers try
to create tracks so that the coaster
travels at different speeds during
different points in the ride This giant
magnet wall lets you create and test
your own roller coaster course Your
challenge is to construct a course that
will send the coaster through a series
of speed gates at specific speeds
Heres a hint its all about the
relationship between hill height and
speed Assemble your track start the
ball rolling and watch your roller
coaster in action
Action Sports Arena Explore the math behind bike snowboard and skateboard design
Bike Race
Experience a full-body bike race
Choose from 3 bike stations including
one of two recumbent bicycles or a
hand crank Once the race starts
watch your progress on a graph of
distance over time Who will cross the
finish line first The race continues
until each player has finished At the
end of the race you have the option to
try another course
Design a Skate Park
Skate parks can be modeled as a series of mathematical lines and
curves In this computer game you manipulate the slope and length
of ramps to create essential skate park features Test your design
with a virtual skater and ride the course Depending on your design
the skater might make it all the way through or crash against a ramp
thatrsquos too steep
Testing Gears
How many wheel turns does it take to go the distance
Feel the difference between the forces needed to perform
work with three different gear combinations on two hand
cranks Compete with a friend and find out who can go
furthest in a 20- second time trial Just like on a bike
some gear ratios require more work than others Which
ratio gets you your personal best
Designing for Speed
Release the gate and start the timer
Discover the effect of weight distribution
on the speed of a rotating wheel as you
test a series of wheels on a downhill
course of two parallel tracks Some
wheels have the weight distributed near
the hub others near the rim Discover
how much time it takes each wheel to
get to the bottom of the tracks Which
wheel is fastest Weigh your wheel on
the scale provided and confirm that it is
mass distribution and not total mass
that influences rolling time
Environmental components In each thematic area there is a contextual tower in which slideshows of images relative to the particular
area are presented These images reinforce the concept of innovation and design A portable reusable
whiteboard is also provided in the exhibit allowing facilitators to write their ideas and solutions
Thematic area slideshow towers
Graphic image walls
Graphic image towers
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
Exhibition Descriptions
(74 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do and math is behind it all Behind
every dance mix therersquos a beat Behind every thrill ride therersquos velocity Behind every
half-pipe therersquos a vert ramp Design Zone uses hands-on activities to show how design
concepts become real world experiences in the arts entertainment and extreme sports
Get behind the scenes and create your own dance beat rollercoaster skate park video
game and more
(48 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Design Zone uses hands-on
activities to show how design concepts become real world experiences in the arts
entertainment and extreme sports Get behind the scenes and create your own skate
park dance beat rollercoaster video game and more
(25 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Get behind the scenes and
create your own skate park dance beat rollercoaster and more
Short Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos
NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many
beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes
behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest
thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller
coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos
new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum)
through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a
variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a
successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting
the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity
and innovation art music and engineering
The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National
Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
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Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
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By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
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272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
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Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
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ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
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on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
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F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
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On Stage Wow the audience with these wacky instruments
Whack-a-Phone
By whacking tubes of different lengths you
can make music The length of the tube
determines the pitch Try playing one of the
mystery songsmdashthe only catch is the notes
are represented as a graph showing the
corresponding tube lengths See if you can
name that tune
Digital Strings
This electronic instrument uses the relationship between string
length and pitch to create music the longer the string the
lower the note Adjust the lengths of eight virtual strings and
then push a button to hear your musical pattern Lighting
effects make the strings
Slide-a-Phone
Herersquos another twist on a tube
instrument This time you adjust
the overall length of the tubemdash
and thus the pitch of the sound
While one person beats on the
drumhead the other slides the
tube to play different notes Try
playing one of the mystery songs
represented by a graph of tube
lengths Then press the applause
button and take a bow
seem to vibrate as they play
Dance Party Create a mathematical light show that pumps up the crowd
Laser Light DJ
Discover how laser light show
technicians create mesmerizing patterns
with just two rotating mirrors and a
single laser Using a real laser you can
change the ratio of how fast one mirror
moves relative to the other to create
Lissajous patterns mdashthe basis for many
laser light show effects
Light Show DJ
Now that youve had some training at the Laser Light DJ put your skills to the test Youre in the control
booth at a virtual concert Your challenge put together laser light patterns to match the music and get your
friends dancing Like a popular dance video game challenge patterns appear on screen moving towards you
Create the right patterns at the right time and the virtual crowd goes wild
Action-Move it Theme Park amp Action Sports Arena Things that move are subject to laws of physics The way we understand those laws are through math In this
area you explore the algebra behind movement and speed as you build a custom digital roller coaster
design your own skate park and race your bike to the finish line Math concepts include mathematical
relationships describing movement representing change over time ratios and proportional thinking slope
and linear equations
Theme Park Get the ball rolling and find out what it takes to create roller coaster thrills
Roller Coaster Hills
All roller coasters start with a hill and the first step in roller coaster
design is to understand the relationship between hill height and
distance traveled Start a ball rolling down a ramp from a certain
height How far does it fly off the end of the ramp If you want it to
go twice as far how much higher do you need to start the ball You
might be surprised
Design a Roller Coaster
In this computer graphing simulation you can design
and test virtual roller coaster tracks and discover the
how hill height affects speed Take on the role of a roller
coaster designer and test one of your companyrsquos latest
designs But wait a minute theres something wrong
The coaster doesnrsquot work as designed Your job is to
redesign each track to get the coaster safely through a
series of hills loops and corkscrews at specified
speeds--with maximum thrills
Fast Tracks
Variety is an important element of a
thrill ride Roller coaster designers try
to create tracks so that the coaster
travels at different speeds during
different points in the ride This giant
magnet wall lets you create and test
your own roller coaster course Your
challenge is to construct a course that
will send the coaster through a series
of speed gates at specific speeds
Heres a hint its all about the
relationship between hill height and
speed Assemble your track start the
ball rolling and watch your roller
coaster in action
Action Sports Arena Explore the math behind bike snowboard and skateboard design
Bike Race
Experience a full-body bike race
Choose from 3 bike stations including
one of two recumbent bicycles or a
hand crank Once the race starts
watch your progress on a graph of
distance over time Who will cross the
finish line first The race continues
until each player has finished At the
end of the race you have the option to
try another course
Design a Skate Park
Skate parks can be modeled as a series of mathematical lines and
curves In this computer game you manipulate the slope and length
of ramps to create essential skate park features Test your design
with a virtual skater and ride the course Depending on your design
the skater might make it all the way through or crash against a ramp
thatrsquos too steep
Testing Gears
How many wheel turns does it take to go the distance
Feel the difference between the forces needed to perform
work with three different gear combinations on two hand
cranks Compete with a friend and find out who can go
furthest in a 20- second time trial Just like on a bike
some gear ratios require more work than others Which
ratio gets you your personal best
Designing for Speed
Release the gate and start the timer
Discover the effect of weight distribution
on the speed of a rotating wheel as you
test a series of wheels on a downhill
course of two parallel tracks Some
wheels have the weight distributed near
the hub others near the rim Discover
how much time it takes each wheel to
get to the bottom of the tracks Which
wheel is fastest Weigh your wheel on
the scale provided and confirm that it is
mass distribution and not total mass
that influences rolling time
Environmental components In each thematic area there is a contextual tower in which slideshows of images relative to the particular
area are presented These images reinforce the concept of innovation and design A portable reusable
whiteboard is also provided in the exhibit allowing facilitators to write their ideas and solutions
Thematic area slideshow towers
Graphic image walls
Graphic image towers
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
Exhibition Descriptions
(74 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do and math is behind it all Behind
every dance mix therersquos a beat Behind every thrill ride therersquos velocity Behind every
half-pipe therersquos a vert ramp Design Zone uses hands-on activities to show how design
concepts become real world experiences in the arts entertainment and extreme sports
Get behind the scenes and create your own dance beat rollercoaster skate park video
game and more
(48 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Design Zone uses hands-on
activities to show how design concepts become real world experiences in the arts
entertainment and extreme sports Get behind the scenes and create your own skate
park dance beat rollercoaster video game and more
(25 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Get behind the scenes and
create your own skate park dance beat rollercoaster and more
Short Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos
NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many
beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes
behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest
thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller
coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos
new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum)
through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a
variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a
successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting
the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity
and innovation art music and engineering
The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National
Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
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Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
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By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
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Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
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Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
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ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
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on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
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F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
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Dance Party Create a mathematical light show that pumps up the crowd
Laser Light DJ
Discover how laser light show
technicians create mesmerizing patterns
with just two rotating mirrors and a
single laser Using a real laser you can
change the ratio of how fast one mirror
moves relative to the other to create
Lissajous patterns mdashthe basis for many
laser light show effects
Light Show DJ
Now that youve had some training at the Laser Light DJ put your skills to the test Youre in the control
booth at a virtual concert Your challenge put together laser light patterns to match the music and get your
friends dancing Like a popular dance video game challenge patterns appear on screen moving towards you
Create the right patterns at the right time and the virtual crowd goes wild
Action-Move it Theme Park amp Action Sports Arena Things that move are subject to laws of physics The way we understand those laws are through math In this
area you explore the algebra behind movement and speed as you build a custom digital roller coaster
design your own skate park and race your bike to the finish line Math concepts include mathematical
relationships describing movement representing change over time ratios and proportional thinking slope
and linear equations
Theme Park Get the ball rolling and find out what it takes to create roller coaster thrills
Roller Coaster Hills
All roller coasters start with a hill and the first step in roller coaster
design is to understand the relationship between hill height and
distance traveled Start a ball rolling down a ramp from a certain
height How far does it fly off the end of the ramp If you want it to
go twice as far how much higher do you need to start the ball You
might be surprised
Design a Roller Coaster
In this computer graphing simulation you can design
and test virtual roller coaster tracks and discover the
how hill height affects speed Take on the role of a roller
coaster designer and test one of your companyrsquos latest
designs But wait a minute theres something wrong
The coaster doesnrsquot work as designed Your job is to
redesign each track to get the coaster safely through a
series of hills loops and corkscrews at specified
speeds--with maximum thrills
Fast Tracks
Variety is an important element of a
thrill ride Roller coaster designers try
to create tracks so that the coaster
travels at different speeds during
different points in the ride This giant
magnet wall lets you create and test
your own roller coaster course Your
challenge is to construct a course that
will send the coaster through a series
of speed gates at specific speeds
Heres a hint its all about the
relationship between hill height and
speed Assemble your track start the
ball rolling and watch your roller
coaster in action
Action Sports Arena Explore the math behind bike snowboard and skateboard design
Bike Race
Experience a full-body bike race
Choose from 3 bike stations including
one of two recumbent bicycles or a
hand crank Once the race starts
watch your progress on a graph of
distance over time Who will cross the
finish line first The race continues
until each player has finished At the
end of the race you have the option to
try another course
Design a Skate Park
Skate parks can be modeled as a series of mathematical lines and
curves In this computer game you manipulate the slope and length
of ramps to create essential skate park features Test your design
with a virtual skater and ride the course Depending on your design
the skater might make it all the way through or crash against a ramp
thatrsquos too steep
Testing Gears
How many wheel turns does it take to go the distance
Feel the difference between the forces needed to perform
work with three different gear combinations on two hand
cranks Compete with a friend and find out who can go
furthest in a 20- second time trial Just like on a bike
some gear ratios require more work than others Which
ratio gets you your personal best
Designing for Speed
Release the gate and start the timer
Discover the effect of weight distribution
on the speed of a rotating wheel as you
test a series of wheels on a downhill
course of two parallel tracks Some
wheels have the weight distributed near
the hub others near the rim Discover
how much time it takes each wheel to
get to the bottom of the tracks Which
wheel is fastest Weigh your wheel on
the scale provided and confirm that it is
mass distribution and not total mass
that influences rolling time
Environmental components In each thematic area there is a contextual tower in which slideshows of images relative to the particular
area are presented These images reinforce the concept of innovation and design A portable reusable
whiteboard is also provided in the exhibit allowing facilitators to write their ideas and solutions
Thematic area slideshow towers
Graphic image walls
Graphic image towers
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
Exhibition Descriptions
(74 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do and math is behind it all Behind
every dance mix therersquos a beat Behind every thrill ride therersquos velocity Behind every
half-pipe therersquos a vert ramp Design Zone uses hands-on activities to show how design
concepts become real world experiences in the arts entertainment and extreme sports
Get behind the scenes and create your own dance beat rollercoaster skate park video
game and more
(48 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Design Zone uses hands-on
activities to show how design concepts become real world experiences in the arts
entertainment and extreme sports Get behind the scenes and create your own skate
park dance beat rollercoaster video game and more
(25 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Get behind the scenes and
create your own skate park dance beat rollercoaster and more
Short Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos
NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many
beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes
behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest
thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller
coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos
new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum)
through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a
variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a
successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting
the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity
and innovation art music and engineering
The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National
Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
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Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
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By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
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Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
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Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
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ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
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By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
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F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
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Action-Move it Theme Park amp Action Sports Arena Things that move are subject to laws of physics The way we understand those laws are through math In this
area you explore the algebra behind movement and speed as you build a custom digital roller coaster
design your own skate park and race your bike to the finish line Math concepts include mathematical
relationships describing movement representing change over time ratios and proportional thinking slope
and linear equations
Theme Park Get the ball rolling and find out what it takes to create roller coaster thrills
Roller Coaster Hills
All roller coasters start with a hill and the first step in roller coaster
design is to understand the relationship between hill height and
distance traveled Start a ball rolling down a ramp from a certain
height How far does it fly off the end of the ramp If you want it to
go twice as far how much higher do you need to start the ball You
might be surprised
Design a Roller Coaster
In this computer graphing simulation you can design
and test virtual roller coaster tracks and discover the
how hill height affects speed Take on the role of a roller
coaster designer and test one of your companyrsquos latest
designs But wait a minute theres something wrong
The coaster doesnrsquot work as designed Your job is to
redesign each track to get the coaster safely through a
series of hills loops and corkscrews at specified
speeds--with maximum thrills
Fast Tracks
Variety is an important element of a
thrill ride Roller coaster designers try
to create tracks so that the coaster
travels at different speeds during
different points in the ride This giant
magnet wall lets you create and test
your own roller coaster course Your
challenge is to construct a course that
will send the coaster through a series
of speed gates at specific speeds
Heres a hint its all about the
relationship between hill height and
speed Assemble your track start the
ball rolling and watch your roller
coaster in action
Action Sports Arena Explore the math behind bike snowboard and skateboard design
Bike Race
Experience a full-body bike race
Choose from 3 bike stations including
one of two recumbent bicycles or a
hand crank Once the race starts
watch your progress on a graph of
distance over time Who will cross the
finish line first The race continues
until each player has finished At the
end of the race you have the option to
try another course
Design a Skate Park
Skate parks can be modeled as a series of mathematical lines and
curves In this computer game you manipulate the slope and length
of ramps to create essential skate park features Test your design
with a virtual skater and ride the course Depending on your design
the skater might make it all the way through or crash against a ramp
thatrsquos too steep
Testing Gears
How many wheel turns does it take to go the distance
Feel the difference between the forces needed to perform
work with three different gear combinations on two hand
cranks Compete with a friend and find out who can go
furthest in a 20- second time trial Just like on a bike
some gear ratios require more work than others Which
ratio gets you your personal best
Designing for Speed
Release the gate and start the timer
Discover the effect of weight distribution
on the speed of a rotating wheel as you
test a series of wheels on a downhill
course of two parallel tracks Some
wheels have the weight distributed near
the hub others near the rim Discover
how much time it takes each wheel to
get to the bottom of the tracks Which
wheel is fastest Weigh your wheel on
the scale provided and confirm that it is
mass distribution and not total mass
that influences rolling time
Environmental components In each thematic area there is a contextual tower in which slideshows of images relative to the particular
area are presented These images reinforce the concept of innovation and design A portable reusable
whiteboard is also provided in the exhibit allowing facilitators to write their ideas and solutions
Thematic area slideshow towers
Graphic image walls
Graphic image towers
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
Exhibition Descriptions
(74 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do and math is behind it all Behind
every dance mix therersquos a beat Behind every thrill ride therersquos velocity Behind every
half-pipe therersquos a vert ramp Design Zone uses hands-on activities to show how design
concepts become real world experiences in the arts entertainment and extreme sports
Get behind the scenes and create your own dance beat rollercoaster skate park video
game and more
(48 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Design Zone uses hands-on
activities to show how design concepts become real world experiences in the arts
entertainment and extreme sports Get behind the scenes and create your own skate
park dance beat rollercoaster video game and more
(25 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Get behind the scenes and
create your own skate park dance beat rollercoaster and more
Short Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos
NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many
beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes
behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest
thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller
coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos
new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum)
through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a
variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a
successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting
the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity
and innovation art music and engineering
The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National
Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Reqrsquos proof of eligibility in store Qualified individual must be acct holder Addrsquol restrrsquos apply After 22GB of data usage ATampT may slow speeds See offer details
Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
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By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
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272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
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By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
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HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
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Action Sports Arena Explore the math behind bike snowboard and skateboard design
Bike Race
Experience a full-body bike race
Choose from 3 bike stations including
one of two recumbent bicycles or a
hand crank Once the race starts
watch your progress on a graph of
distance over time Who will cross the
finish line first The race continues
until each player has finished At the
end of the race you have the option to
try another course
Design a Skate Park
Skate parks can be modeled as a series of mathematical lines and
curves In this computer game you manipulate the slope and length
of ramps to create essential skate park features Test your design
with a virtual skater and ride the course Depending on your design
the skater might make it all the way through or crash against a ramp
thatrsquos too steep
Testing Gears
How many wheel turns does it take to go the distance
Feel the difference between the forces needed to perform
work with three different gear combinations on two hand
cranks Compete with a friend and find out who can go
furthest in a 20- second time trial Just like on a bike
some gear ratios require more work than others Which
ratio gets you your personal best
Designing for Speed
Release the gate and start the timer
Discover the effect of weight distribution
on the speed of a rotating wheel as you
test a series of wheels on a downhill
course of two parallel tracks Some
wheels have the weight distributed near
the hub others near the rim Discover
how much time it takes each wheel to
get to the bottom of the tracks Which
wheel is fastest Weigh your wheel on
the scale provided and confirm that it is
mass distribution and not total mass
that influences rolling time
Environmental components In each thematic area there is a contextual tower in which slideshows of images relative to the particular
area are presented These images reinforce the concept of innovation and design A portable reusable
whiteboard is also provided in the exhibit allowing facilitators to write their ideas and solutions
Thematic area slideshow towers
Graphic image walls
Graphic image towers
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
Exhibition Descriptions
(74 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do and math is behind it all Behind
every dance mix therersquos a beat Behind every thrill ride therersquos velocity Behind every
half-pipe therersquos a vert ramp Design Zone uses hands-on activities to show how design
concepts become real world experiences in the arts entertainment and extreme sports
Get behind the scenes and create your own dance beat rollercoaster skate park video
game and more
(48 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Design Zone uses hands-on
activities to show how design concepts become real world experiences in the arts
entertainment and extreme sports Get behind the scenes and create your own skate
park dance beat rollercoaster video game and more
(25 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Get behind the scenes and
create your own skate park dance beat rollercoaster and more
Short Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos
NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many
beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes
behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest
thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller
coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos
new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum)
through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a
variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a
successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting
the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity
and innovation art music and engineering
The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National
Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Reqrsquos proof of eligibility in store Qualified individual must be acct holder Addrsquol restrrsquos apply After 22GB of data usage ATampT may slow speeds See offer details
Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
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By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
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272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
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Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
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ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
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By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
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HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
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Environmental components In each thematic area there is a contextual tower in which slideshows of images relative to the particular
area are presented These images reinforce the concept of innovation and design A portable reusable
whiteboard is also provided in the exhibit allowing facilitators to write their ideas and solutions
Thematic area slideshow towers
Graphic image walls
Graphic image towers
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
Exhibition Descriptions
(74 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do and math is behind it all Behind
every dance mix therersquos a beat Behind every thrill ride therersquos velocity Behind every
half-pipe therersquos a vert ramp Design Zone uses hands-on activities to show how design
concepts become real world experiences in the arts entertainment and extreme sports
Get behind the scenes and create your own dance beat rollercoaster skate park video
game and more
(48 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Design Zone uses hands-on
activities to show how design concepts become real world experiences in the arts
entertainment and extreme sports Get behind the scenes and create your own skate
park dance beat rollercoaster video game and more
(25 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Get behind the scenes and
create your own skate park dance beat rollercoaster and more
Short Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos
NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many
beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes
behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest
thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller
coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos
new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum)
through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a
variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a
successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting
the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity
and innovation art music and engineering
The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National
Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Reqrsquos proof of eligibility in store Qualified individual must be acct holder Addrsquol restrrsquos apply After 22GB of data usage ATampT may slow speeds See offer details
Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
8shares
By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
Menu Set WeatherSearch
Subscribe
METRO NEWS
Comment
Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
copy 2017 Advance Ohio All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior writtenpermission of Advance Ohio
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
Ad Choices
272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
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By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
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S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
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Exhibition Descriptions
(74 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do and math is behind it all Behind
every dance mix therersquos a beat Behind every thrill ride therersquos velocity Behind every
half-pipe therersquos a vert ramp Design Zone uses hands-on activities to show how design
concepts become real world experiences in the arts entertainment and extreme sports
Get behind the scenes and create your own dance beat rollercoaster skate park video
game and more
(48 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Design Zone uses hands-on
activities to show how design concepts become real world experiences in the arts
entertainment and extreme sports Get behind the scenes and create your own skate
park dance beat rollercoaster video game and more
(25 words)
Design is everywhere we look and in everything we do Get behind the scenes and
create your own skate park dance beat rollercoaster and more
Short Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos
NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many
beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes
behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest
thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller
coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos
new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum)
through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a
variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a
successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting
the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity
and innovation art music and engineering
The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National
Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Reqrsquos proof of eligibility in store Qualified individual must be acct holder Addrsquol restrrsquos apply After 22GB of data usage ATampT may slow speeds See offer details
Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
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By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
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Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
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272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
httpwwworegonlivecomentertainmentindexssf201011hands_on_experimentation_withhtml 11
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
copy 2017 Oregon Live LLC All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior written permissionof Oregon Live LLC
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
Ad Choices
By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
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DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
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Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
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- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
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- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
Short Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos
NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many
beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes
behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest
thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller
coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos
new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum)
through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a
variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a
successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting
the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity
and innovation art music and engineering
The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National
Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Reqrsquos proof of eligibility in store Qualified individual must be acct holder Addrsquol restrrsquos apply After 22GB of data usage ATampT may slow speeds See offer details
Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
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By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
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Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
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By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
horizontal
grayscale
reversed
stacked
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
CMYK grayscale reversed
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
full logo CMYK
logo CMYK
full logo black
logo black
full logo reversed
logo reversed
Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
3
e
(
s
s
D
t
RADIO AN 30 second
Behind ever
every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
scenes
15 second
Design Zone
rollercoaste
the scenes
10 second
Design your
new exhibit
D TV SCRI
ry half-pipe
ride therersquos
eum name)
dance beat
e is a new e
er and more
r own skate
ion Design Z
PTS
therersquos a ve
s velocity De
presents D
t rollercoast
exhibition let
e Design Zo
park dance
Zone (Inser
ert ramp Be
esign is eve
Design Zone
ter and mo
ts you desig
one at (Inser
e beat rolle
rt dates) Ge
ehind every
rywhere we
- a new exh
ore Design
gn your own
rt museum
ercoaster an
et behind th
dance mix
look and in
hibition that
Zone (Inse
skate park
name) (Inse
nd more at (
e scenes
therersquos a b
n everything
lets you des
rt dates) Ge
dance bea
ert dates) G
Insert muse
eat Behind
we do The
sign your ow
et behind th
at
Get behind
eum name)
d
wn
he
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
Long Press Release
EXPLORE YOUR CREATIVITY IN (Name of Museum)rsquos NEW EXHIBITIONmdashDESIGN ZONE
City (Date) What does it take to create an addictive and fun videogame How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor What goes behind creating a roller coaster or a skate park that produces the most fun and biggest thrills Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers music producers roller coaster designers and other creative problem solvers do what they do in (museum)rsquos new exhibition Design Zone opening (date) Design Zone is presented at (museum) through the generous support of (sponsors) and will be on exhibit through (date)
Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can explore a variety of creative concepts to learn the processes and tools needed to create a successful design Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation art music and engineering
Design Zonersquos themed areas include ART- Visitors design their own 2-D and 3-D art and explore visual creativity in the Videogame Design Lab Architecture Studio and the Digital Design Domain Area highlights include Drawing in Motion where visitors use a digital pen to trace a line art masterpiece on a giant screen and create their own images and Jump on itmdashsimilar to many classic arcade gamesmdashwhere visitors choose a character adjust the jump power and gravity and land on targets to collect points
MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Reqrsquos proof of eligibility in store Qualified individual must be acct holder Addrsquol restrrsquos apply After 22GB of data usage ATampT may slow speeds See offer details
Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
8shares
By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
Menu Set WeatherSearch
Subscribe
METRO NEWS
Comment
Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
copy 2017 Advance Ohio All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior writtenpermission of Advance Ohio
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
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272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
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By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
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CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
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MUSIC- Visitors explore relationships between length and pitch in musical instruments ratios and rhythms and visual representations of sound in On Stage Dance Party and the DJ Recording Studio Area highlights include Laser Light DJ where visitors discover how laser light show technicians create mesmerizing patterns and Turntables where they can practice their DJ skills by trying to seamlessly match beats per minute to the tempo of a new song ENGINEERING- Visitors experience the Theme Park and the Action Sports Arena where theyrsquoll discover the math and physics behind anything that moves Area highlights include Bike Race where they can climb into bike stations test gear combinations and compete in a virtual race and Design a Skate Park where visitors manipulate slope to create essential skate park features test their design with a virtual skater and ride the course The creation of Design Zone was made possible by the generous support of the National Science Foundation The exhibition was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Reqrsquos proof of eligibility in store Qualified individual must be acct holder Addrsquol restrrsquos apply After 22GB of data usage ATampT may slow speeds See offer details
Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
8shares
By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
Menu Set WeatherSearch
Subscribe
METRO NEWS
Comment
Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
copy 2017 Advance Ohio All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior writtenpermission of Advance Ohio
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
Ad Choices
272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
httpwwworegonlivecomentertainmentindexssf201011hands_on_experimentation_withhtml 11
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By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
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DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
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s
s
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RADIO AN 30 second
Behind ever
every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
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Design Zone
rollercoaste
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10 second
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new exhibit
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ore Design
gn your own
rt museum
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et behind th
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ert dates) G
Insert muse
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we do The
sign your ow
et behind th
at
Get behind
eum name)
d
wn
he
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
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- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
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- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
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- 21_DZ_300x250
-
Design Zone Get Behind the Scenes
Can you crossfade tracks in a smooth groove Get bodies moving on the dance floor
How does a high amplitude half-pipe really work Design is everywhere we look and in
everything we do and math is behind it all
Design Zone explores mathematical concepts like patterns variables scale slope and
ratios used by artists architects engineers musicians and other innovators
Create Your Experience
The exhibition is organized into three interactive areas that highlight the relationship
between mathematical thinking and the creative process In each area yoursquoll solve real-
world challenges and discover that math isnrsquot just a subject in schoolmdashitrsquos one of the
coolest creative tools we have to design and invent everything in the world of art music
entertainment and extreme sports
In Design Zone you can
Create your own 2-D and 3-D art and explore the math behind visual creativity
See your designs emerge on an enormous coordinate grid leap to the next level
as you set the variables in a video game and find your way through a digital
maze on a giant tilt table
Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Reqrsquos proof of eligibility in store Qualified individual must be acct holder Addrsquol restrrsquos apply After 22GB of data usage ATampT may slow speeds See offer details
Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
8shares
By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
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272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
httpwwworegonlivecomentertainmentindexssf201011hands_on_experimentation_withhtml 11
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Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
Ad Choices
By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
horizontal
grayscale
reversed
stacked
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
CMYK grayscale reversed
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
full logo CMYK
logo CMYK
full logo black
logo black
full logo reversed
logo reversed
Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
3
e
(
s
s
D
t
RADIO AN 30 second
Behind ever
every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
scenes
15 second
Design Zone
rollercoaste
the scenes
10 second
Design your
new exhibit
D TV SCRI
ry half-pipe
ride therersquos
eum name)
dance beat
e is a new e
er and more
r own skate
ion Design Z
PTS
therersquos a ve
s velocity De
presents D
t rollercoast
exhibition let
e Design Zo
park dance
Zone (Inser
ert ramp Be
esign is eve
Design Zone
ter and mo
ts you desig
one at (Inser
e beat rolle
rt dates) Ge
ehind every
rywhere we
- a new exh
ore Design
gn your own
rt museum
ercoaster an
et behind th
dance mix
look and in
hibition that
Zone (Inse
skate park
name) (Inse
nd more at (
e scenes
therersquos a b
n everything
lets you des
rt dates) Ge
dance bea
ert dates) G
Insert muse
eat Behind
we do The
sign your ow
et behind th
at
Get behind
eum name)
d
wn
he
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
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Put together music tracks at a DJ recording studio match beats on a set of
simulated turntables create a laser light show at a virtual dance party and more
Build a custom digital roller coaster design your own skate park and go behind
the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations select a course
and ride your cycle in a virtual competition
Visit Design Zone at ltmuseumgt and get behind the scenes
The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Reqrsquos proof of eligibility in store Qualified individual must be acct holder Addrsquol restrrsquos apply After 22GB of data usage ATampT may slow speeds See offer details
Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
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By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
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METRO NEWS
Comment
Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
copy 2017 Advance Ohio All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior writtenpermission of Advance Ohio
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272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
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on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
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The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports to illuminate on engineering
Great Lakes Science Centerrsquos lsquoDesign Zonersquo uses music sports and more to educate on why things are builtthey way they are
By Mark Meszoros The News-Herald and The Morning Journal
Thursday October 6 2016
Robyn Kaltenbach is like a kid in a candy store
Or perhaps more appropriately a kid in a toy store
ldquoIrsquom obsessed with Marble Mazerdquo says the Great Lakes Science Centerrsquospublic programs manager during a walk-through of the downtownCleveland attractionrsquos new temporary exhibition ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
Marble Maze is one of the many stations in ldquoDesign Zonerdquo a creation ofthe Oregon Museum of Science amp Industry aka OMSI Using two handsyou grab a weighty console the top of which boasts a video screen Youthen try to guide a marble through a maze collecting stars while mdash andthis is important mdash not having your marble eaten by monsters Because
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo isnrsquot just an arcade however it gives you some scientific variables you can control that may aidyour marble in its quest
Essentially ldquoDesign Zonerdquo is designed to examine the science behind creativity and put ldquothe tools for creativeinspiration in guestsrsquo handsrdquo states a news release from GLSC The attraction breaks stations into three areas SeeIt (art) Hear It (music) and Move It (action)
ldquoI think itrsquos incredibly effectiverdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoKids learn best by doing While they may not be buildingthingshellip they have the process down pat so they understand how something is designed is integral to the way itworksrdquo
She first shows off Drawing in Motion a big station where two learners mdash or two teams mdash can work together toturn dials to draw on Y coordinate and the X axis When she and GLSC spokesman Joe Yachanin are done theyrsquovedrawn a rectangle on a screen And then around that simple box springs an elephant
ldquoItrsquos teaching you charting and graphing in a really fun hands-on wayrdquo Kaltenbach says
Itrsquos easy to see why GLSC which has a STEM focus booked ldquoDesign Zonerdquo
ldquoThe appeal for us is really profoundrdquo she says ldquoOur mission is to make science technology engineering and mathcome alive and this exhibit has so many of those componentsrdquo she says
Several stations such as Whack-a-Phone use music to teach At that one guests take a foam pad and hit an openend of a series of pipes Each pipe is a different length and thus a different amount of air vibrates inside of it soeach pipe emits a different tone when hit
ldquoThe thing I really like about this (station) mdash there are challengesrdquo Kaltenbach says ldquoOnce you master how toeffectively interact with the (pipes) you can try to play a tune and try to figure out what the song isrdquo
It looks like something out of a Blue Man Group show
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Reqrsquos proof of eligibility in store Qualified individual must be acct holder Addrsquol restrrsquos apply After 22GB of data usage ATampT may slow speeds See offer details
Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
8shares
By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
Menu Set WeatherSearch
Subscribe
METRO NEWS
Comment
Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
copy 2017 Advance Ohio All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior writtenpermission of Advance Ohio
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
Ad Choices
272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
httpwwworegonlivecomentertainmentindexssf201011hands_on_experimentation_withhtml 11
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By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
Marketing KitLogos
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stacked
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CMYK grayscale reversed
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full logo CMYK
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Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
3
e
(
s
s
D
t
RADIO AN 30 second
Behind ever
every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
scenes
15 second
Design Zone
rollercoaste
the scenes
10 second
Design your
new exhibit
D TV SCRI
ry half-pipe
ride therersquos
eum name)
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er and more
r own skate
ion Design Z
PTS
therersquos a ve
s velocity De
presents D
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exhibition let
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park dance
Zone (Inser
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esign is eve
Design Zone
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e beat rolle
rt dates) Ge
ehind every
rywhere we
- a new exh
ore Design
gn your own
rt museum
ercoaster an
et behind th
dance mix
look and in
hibition that
Zone (Inse
skate park
name) (Inse
nd more at (
e scenes
therersquos a b
n everything
lets you des
rt dates) Ge
dance bea
ert dates) G
Insert muse
eat Behind
we do The
sign your ow
et behind th
at
Get behind
eum name)
d
wn
he
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
ldquoNo blue paint gets shot on your face unfortunatelyrdquo she notes
Other music-influenced stations make use of a DJrsquos turntables or a drum machine
Wanting to capture the imagination of young thrill seekers ldquoDesign Zonerdquo has a station where you can design askatepark on a video screen mdash ldquoItrsquos all about the anglesrdquo Kaltenbach says mdash and another nearby where you designa roller coaster track
ldquo(Yoursquore) going to change how the coaster actually worksrdquo she says ldquoIf your angle is too short yoursquore not going tomake it up the hill or yoursquore going to fly offrdquo
Sounds tragic
ldquoExactly and we donrsquot want that to happenrdquo
Not far from those is another of her favorites Fast Tracks where guests can rearrange chunks of tracks with curvedbottoms on a wall mdash a couple are stationary but can be angled mdash with the goal being to be able to roll a ball alongthe makeshift course from the top of one side back and forth diagonally on the wall until it reaches the bottomKaltenbach quickly rearranges some pieces a ball takes a successful journey and shersquos told shersquos good at this
ldquoOhrdquo she says ldquoI play with this a lotrdquo
Guests also will learn about gears mdash which help illustrate how something mechanical such as a bicycle works mdashand wheels One station utilizes wheels that are the same size and weight to illustrate that some will move fasterthan others depending on how the weight is distributed in that mass
ldquoDesign Zonerdquo mdash open and running the rest of the year mdash was well-received at a recent preview Kaltenbach says
ldquoWe had such a diverse group of people that came through over the weekend and absolutely everybody had somuch fun and spent quite a bit of time in here more so than Irsquove seen in recent monthsrdquo
lsquoDesign Zonersquo
When Through Jan 2
Where Great Lakes Science Center 601 Erieside Ave Cleveland
Admission Included with regular GLSC admission mdash $15 for adults and $12 for youth 2 to 12
Info 216-694-2000 or GreatSciencecom
URL httpwwwnews-heraldcomarts-and-entertainment20161006great-lakes-science-centers-design-zone-uses-music-sports-to-illuminate-on-engineering
copy 2017 The News-Herald (httpwwwnews-heraldcom)
Reqrsquos proof of eligibility in store Qualified individual must be acct holder Addrsquol restrrsquos apply After 22GB of data usage ATampT may slow speeds See offer details
Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
8shares
By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
Menu Set WeatherSearch
Subscribe
METRO NEWS
Comment
Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
copy 2017 Advance Ohio All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior writtenpermission of Advance Ohio
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
Ad Choices
272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
httpwwworegonlivecomentertainmentindexssf201011hands_on_experimentation_withhtml 11
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
copy 2017 Oregon Live LLC All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior written permissionof Oregon Live LLC
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
Ad Choices
By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
horizontal
grayscale
reversed
stacked
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
CMYK grayscale reversed
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
full logo CMYK
logo CMYK
full logo black
logo black
full logo reversed
logo reversed
Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
3
e
(
s
s
D
t
RADIO AN 30 second
Behind ever
every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
scenes
15 second
Design Zone
rollercoaste
the scenes
10 second
Design your
new exhibit
D TV SCRI
ry half-pipe
ride therersquos
eum name)
dance beat
e is a new e
er and more
r own skate
ion Design Z
PTS
therersquos a ve
s velocity De
presents D
t rollercoast
exhibition let
e Design Zo
park dance
Zone (Inser
ert ramp Be
esign is eve
Design Zone
ter and mo
ts you desig
one at (Inser
e beat rolle
rt dates) Ge
ehind every
rywhere we
- a new exh
ore Design
gn your own
rt museum
ercoaster an
et behind th
dance mix
look and in
hibition that
Zone (Inse
skate park
name) (Inse
nd more at (
e scenes
therersquos a b
n everything
lets you des
rt dates) Ge
dance bea
ert dates) G
Insert muse
eat Behind
we do The
sign your ow
et behind th
at
Get behind
eum name)
d
wn
he
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
Reqrsquos proof of eligibility in store Qualified individual must be acct holder Addrsquol restrrsquos apply After 22GB of data usage ATampT may slow speeds See offer details
Great Lakes Science Centers temporary exhibit puts anew spin on math (photos video)
Updated on September 29 2016 at 441 PMPosted on September 29 2016 at 600 AM
8shares
By James Ewinger The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND Ohio -- Video games and amusement park rides are fun but a great dealof serious thought and calculation goes into their creation
Leave it to the Great Lakes Science Center to make that process fun
With its emphasis on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) the DesignZone exhibit is a good fit
Created by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry it opens Saturday and runsthrough Jan 2
It is organized into three thematic areas examining the creative processes in artmusic and engineering
Put another way it engages visitors and allows them to examine by doing
Algebraic thinking is a major component of the exhibit the study of patterns andrelationships how changing one variable will affect another
Roller Coaster Hills for example demonstrates the relationship between height anddistance There is an inclined plane -- an actual hill -- and one can predict how far a ballwill go based on the height at which it is released on the hill
Menu Set WeatherSearch
Subscribe
METRO NEWS
Comment
Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
copy 2017 Advance Ohio All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior writtenpermission of Advance Ohio
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
Ad Choices
272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
httpwwworegonlivecomentertainmentindexssf201011hands_on_experimentation_withhtml 11
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By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
horizontal
grayscale
reversed
stacked
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
CMYK grayscale reversed
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
full logo CMYK
logo CMYK
full logo black
logo black
full logo reversed
logo reversed
Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
3
e
(
s
s
D
t
RADIO AN 30 second
Behind ever
every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
scenes
15 second
Design Zone
rollercoaste
the scenes
10 second
Design your
new exhibit
D TV SCRI
ry half-pipe
ride therersquos
eum name)
dance beat
e is a new e
er and more
r own skate
ion Design Z
PTS
therersquos a ve
s velocity De
presents D
t rollercoast
exhibition let
e Design Zo
park dance
Zone (Inser
ert ramp Be
esign is eve
Design Zone
ter and mo
ts you desig
one at (Inser
e beat rolle
rt dates) Ge
ehind every
rywhere we
- a new exh
ore Design
gn your own
rt museum
ercoaster an
et behind th
dance mix
look and in
hibition that
Zone (Inse
skate park
name) (Inse
nd more at (
e scenes
therersquos a b
n everything
lets you des
rt dates) Ge
dance bea
ert dates) G
Insert muse
eat Behind
we do The
sign your ow
et behind th
at
Get behind
eum name)
d
wn
he
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
Digital simulation is the medium for some demonstrations Digital Strings shows bothvisually and audibly how manipulating the length of a simulated string affects thepitch of sound
Adding to the fun some of the demonstrations require teamwork and others letvisitors compete
Until April the center is open Tuesday through Sunday Going to Design Zone isincluded in the cost of regular admission
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
copy 2017 Advance Ohio All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior writtenpermission of Advance Ohio
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
Ad Choices
272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
httpwwworegonlivecomentertainmentindexssf201011hands_on_experimentation_withhtml 11
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
copy 2017 Oregon Live LLC All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior written permissionof Oregon Live LLC
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
Ad Choices
By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
horizontal
grayscale
reversed
stacked
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
CMYK grayscale reversed
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
full logo CMYK
logo CMYK
full logo black
logo black
full logo reversed
logo reversed
Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
3
e
(
s
s
D
t
RADIO AN 30 second
Behind ever
every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
scenes
15 second
Design Zone
rollercoaste
the scenes
10 second
Design your
new exhibit
D TV SCRI
ry half-pipe
ride therersquos
eum name)
dance beat
e is a new e
er and more
r own skate
ion Design Z
PTS
therersquos a ve
s velocity De
presents D
t rollercoast
exhibition let
e Design Zo
park dance
Zone (Inser
ert ramp Be
esign is eve
Design Zone
ter and mo
ts you desig
one at (Inser
e beat rolle
rt dates) Ge
ehind every
rywhere we
- a new exh
ore Design
gn your own
rt museum
ercoaster an
et behind th
dance mix
look and in
hibition that
Zone (Inse
skate park
name) (Inse
nd more at (
e scenes
therersquos a b
n everything
lets you des
rt dates) Ge
dance bea
ert dates) G
Insert muse
eat Behind
we do The
sign your ow
et behind th
at
Get behind
eum name)
d
wn
he
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
272017
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquo
Midland Museum offers a look lsquoBehind the Scenesrsquodeltacollegiatealtervistaorg midland-museum-offers-a-look-behind-the-scenes
in Arts amp Entertainment by Delta Collegiate on February 7 2017 at 800 AM Print
by Allie Keenan staff reporter
MIDLANDndash The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art features hands-on STEM activities that allow individuals to explorecareers in engineering and mathematics
Kicking off the exhibitrsquos opening on Saturday Jan 28 the museum offered a teacher and homeschool event as well asbeing open to the public
Assistant Director of Education at the Midland Center for the Arts Debbie Anderson tells of some current issues that somestudents face in school with trying to apply the skills offered in the activities that are on display
ldquoThis exhibit brings so much to the region as whole The STEM exhibit focuses on algebra which a lot of kids sit in classwondering why they have to find lsquoxrsquordquo says Anderson ldquoIt really helps to do that for kids going into a STEM based careerrdquo
Multiple stations featured many skills such as designing a video game a giant etch-a-sketch a trajectory catapultdesigning light shows sound machines allowing to compose music magnetic tubes that test speed designing a rollercoaster designing a skate park and bike machines tracking speed and consistency
ldquoItrsquos a multigenerational exhibit allowing kids and parents to work together to accomplish a taskrdquo says Anderson
Many of these activities are trial and error based which allows individuals to interact multiple time in order for success Bytrying again and again children learn to stick to an activity and try to better their progress
Debbie Anderson predicted the ldquoHit the Targetrdquo trajectory catapult to be the most favored station out of all of them beingoffered although it is the first opening day patrons seemed to be drawn to this machine The apparatus allows engagers touse an angle of release and adjust to where the ball needs to be thrown to using math and graphing skills it is easy tounderstand the objectives
Anderson also predicted the ldquoBike Racerdquo station to be the second most popular mechanism out of all of them being offeredThis device allows up to three people to peddle their chosen bicycle while it tracks their speed and consistency Bygraphing the progress of speed engagers can see the energy being used to peddle
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
httpwwworegonlivecomentertainmentindexssf201011hands_on_experimentation_withhtml 11
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
copy 2017 Oregon Live LLC All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior written permissionof Oregon Live LLC
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
Ad Choices
By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
horizontal
grayscale
reversed
stacked
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
CMYK grayscale reversed
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
full logo CMYK
logo CMYK
full logo black
logo black
full logo reversed
logo reversed
Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
3
e
(
s
s
D
t
RADIO AN 30 second
Behind ever
every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
scenes
15 second
Design Zone
rollercoaste
the scenes
10 second
Design your
new exhibit
D TV SCRI
ry half-pipe
ride therersquos
eum name)
dance beat
e is a new e
er and more
r own skate
ion Design Z
PTS
therersquos a ve
s velocity De
presents D
t rollercoast
exhibition let
e Design Zo
park dance
Zone (Inser
ert ramp Be
esign is eve
Design Zone
ter and mo
ts you desig
one at (Inser
e beat rolle
rt dates) Ge
ehind every
rywhere we
- a new exh
ore Design
gn your own
rt museum
ercoaster an
et behind th
dance mix
look and in
hibition that
Zone (Inse
skate park
name) (Inse
nd more at (
e scenes
therersquos a b
n everything
lets you des
rt dates) Ge
dance bea
ert dates) G
Insert muse
eat Behind
we do The
sign your ow
et behind th
at
Get behind
eum name)
d
wn
he
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
Lisa Bauder a grandmother who brought her grandchildren explains why this event is good for the community and the longrun effects of the skills being utilized
ldquoThe activities use math and balancing skills It teaches kids different things Therersquos making pictures and designing thingsThe activities are leaning towards more technological advances for years to come Society is pushing technological jobsand a lot of these things are teaching them those skillsrdquo says Bauder
ldquoThe STEM field applications are not just engineering Therersquos lighting graphics art sport applications and so much moreThese activities are fun but can be used as careers and be applied to liferdquo says Anderson
The Behind the Scenes exhibit is recommended for grades three and up but features building blocks for small childrenPatrons can get a Design Zone Passport that can be taken around to the different stations get stamped and returned to thefront desk for a sticker
The other side of the exhibit features art collections with a water theme This includes a series of paintings photographyboat models and a large row boat These collections were loaned by generous individuals wanting the public to take insome of the history
ldquoTherersquos a lot to see here Itrsquos good for the kids to experience art that is open to exploration and not be in a museum thatyou have to be super quiet inrdquo says Anderson
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art encourages patrons to view the museum and all it has to offer Due to thisexhibit being so extensive the museum has had to extend tour times for visiting school groups This allows the museumallowing public groups to take the most optimal amount of time to explore and learn about the many exhibits that are beingoffered
The Alden B Dow Museum of Science amp Art is located inside the Midland Center for the Arts at 1801 W Andrews StreetMidland
Winter museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Thursday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 1 pmto 5 pm They are closed Monday and Tuesday The Design Zone Behind the Scenes runs through April 30 Tickets startat $9 for adults $6 for ages four-14 and free for infants three and under ABDM Members and ASTC Members ABDMmemberships are $75 for a family of four
For more information on events at the Midland Center for the Arts call (989) 631-8250 or visit httpwwwmcftaorg
Copyright copy 2017 mdash Delta Collegiate All Rights Reserved Designed by
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
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By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
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reversed
stacked
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o M s i e d u
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o M s i e d u
full logo CMYK
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Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
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wn
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Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
httpwwwourmidlandcomnewsarticleStep-into-the-Design-Zone-at-AB-Dow-Museum-11047434php
Step into the Design Zone at AB Dow MuseumJosh Grosteffon jgrosteffonmdnnet Published 600 am Tuesday April 4 2017
The Design Zone is something that hits on a lot of my interests
The exhibit on display at the Alden B Dow Museum and Science and Arts at the
Midland Center for the Arts breaks down the science behind things such as music
amusement parks and games
The pieces of the exhibit are big and flashy Therersquos a mock DJ station with a laser light
show Therersquos a head-to-head bike race Therersquos a particularly fun (and frustrating)
game where players can load a catapult and try to hit flashing targets before time runs
up
IMAGE 2 OF 2
ERIN KIRKLAND | ekirklandmdnnet Lou E Loon builds a bridge along with Girl Scout Daisies of Troop5030 Madison Francke 6 and Grace Kolka 5 of Kolb during Scout Night on Thursday at the Alden B Dow more
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
httpwwworegonlivecomentertainmentindexssf201011hands_on_experimentation_withhtml 11
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copy 2017 Oregon Live LLC All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior written permissionof Oregon Live LLC
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
Ad Choices
By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
horizontal
grayscale
reversed
stacked
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
CMYK grayscale reversed
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
full logo CMYK
logo CMYK
full logo black
logo black
full logo reversed
logo reversed
Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
3
e
(
s
s
D
t
RADIO AN 30 second
Behind ever
every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
scenes
15 second
Design Zone
rollercoaste
the scenes
10 second
Design your
new exhibit
D TV SCRI
ry half-pipe
ride therersquos
eum name)
dance beat
e is a new e
er and more
r own skate
ion Design Z
PTS
therersquos a ve
s velocity De
presents D
t rollercoast
exhibition let
e Design Zo
park dance
Zone (Inser
ert ramp Be
esign is eve
Design Zone
ter and mo
ts you desig
one at (Inser
e beat rolle
rt dates) Ge
ehind every
rywhere we
- a new exh
ore Design
gn your own
rt museum
ercoaster an
et behind th
dance mix
look and in
hibition that
Zone (Inse
skate park
name) (Inse
nd more at (
e scenes
therersquos a b
n everything
lets you des
rt dates) Ge
dance bea
ert dates) G
Insert muse
eat Behind
we do The
sign your ow
et behind th
at
Get behind
eum name)
d
wn
he
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
It turns out behind all of these fun things there is a core of math and science The
exhibit does a good job of breaking down things such as roller coasters and gears to
the basic science that powers these attractions
Video game design requires physics and algebra Music is full of algebra Action sports
and roller coasters are full of all sorts of math concepts (think of all the angles and
speeds)
The music stations were particularly interesting to me as someone who enjoys music
and likes to pretend he knows something about it I never was in band and canrsquot read
music mdash my playing experience extends to some above-average drum playing on
ldquoRock Bandrdquo The music stations do a good job of explaining to someone like me why
certain instruments work and how sound is mixed
The museum has extended hours for spring break opening up at 10 am throughout
the week Itrsquos a good stop for those looking for something to do this week
For those with young children take note There is a fair amount of reading to be done
to get the maximum amount of learning out of the stations (but many are fun for early
readers regardless) So be ready to help the younger ones navigate these concepts
Maybe yoursquoll learn something in the process
For more on Design Zone wwwmcftaorgdesignzone
Josh Grosteffon is the production editor for the Midland Daily News He also is the
editor of Verge a Thursday Daily News insert that covers arts in the region
copy 2017 Hearst Communications Inc
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
httpwwworegonlivecomentertainmentindexssf201011hands_on_experimentation_withhtml 11
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
copy 2017 Oregon Live LLC All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior written permissionof Oregon Live LLC
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
Ad Choices
By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
horizontal
grayscale
reversed
stacked
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
CMYK grayscale reversed
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
full logo CMYK
logo CMYK
full logo black
logo black
full logo reversed
logo reversed
Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
3
e
(
s
s
D
t
RADIO AN 30 second
Behind ever
every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
scenes
15 second
Design Zone
rollercoaste
the scenes
10 second
Design your
new exhibit
D TV SCRI
ry half-pipe
ride therersquos
eum name)
dance beat
e is a new e
er and more
r own skate
ion Design Z
PTS
therersquos a ve
s velocity De
presents D
t rollercoast
exhibition let
e Design Zo
park dance
Zone (Inser
ert ramp Be
esign is eve
Design Zone
ter and mo
ts you desig
one at (Inser
e beat rolle
rt dates) Ge
ehind every
rywhere we
- a new exh
ore Design
gn your own
rt museum
ercoaster an
et behind th
dance mix
look and in
hibition that
Zone (Inse
skate park
name) (Inse
nd more at (
e scenes
therersquos a b
n everything
lets you des
rt dates) Ge
dance bea
ert dates) G
Insert muse
eat Behind
we do The
sign your ow
et behind th
at
Get behind
eum name)
d
wn
he
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
9152017 Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIs exhibit Design Zone | OregonLivecom
httpwwworegonlivecomentertainmentindexssf201011hands_on_experimentation_withhtml 11
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
copy 2017 Oregon Live LLC All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced distributed transmitted cached or otherwise used except with the prior written permissionof Oregon Live LLC
Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site
Ad Choices
By Rosemarie Stein | The OregonianOregonLive Email the author | Follow on Twitter
on November 19 2010 at 625 AM
Look at this page Someone designed it They decided how large to play the picture where to put the text and how big theheadline should be Everything from food packaging to the interior of your car has design elements involved OMSIs new exhibitoffers hands-on experimentation with design Learn about the variety in creative concepts the processes and tools needed to dothe job and the importance of science and math when building creativity in design Themed areas are Art Music andEngineering Use digital technology to trace line art on a giant screen or explore the relationships between length and pitch inmusical compositions The Engineering area offers the chance to design your own skate park and test your skills
Design Zone opens Saturday at the museum 1945 SE Water Ave The exhibit continues during museum hours (check for holidayclosures and extended hours during school vacations) through May 30 2011 Admission $9-$12 Details OMSI or 503-797-4000
Hands on experimentation with design at OMSIsexhibit Design Zone
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
horizontal
grayscale
reversed
stacked
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
CMYK grayscale reversed
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
full logo CMYK
logo CMYK
full logo black
logo black
full logo reversed
logo reversed
Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
3
e
(
s
s
D
t
RADIO AN 30 second
Behind ever
every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
scenes
15 second
Design Zone
rollercoaste
the scenes
10 second
Design your
new exhibit
D TV SCRI
ry half-pipe
ride therersquos
eum name)
dance beat
e is a new e
er and more
r own skate
ion Design Z
PTS
therersquos a ve
s velocity De
presents D
t rollercoast
exhibition let
e Design Zo
park dance
Zone (Inser
ert ramp Be
esign is eve
Design Zone
ter and mo
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built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
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SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
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MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
horizontal
grayscale
reversed
stacked
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
CMYK grayscale reversed
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
full logo CMYK
logo CMYK
full logo black
logo black
full logo reversed
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Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
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Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
CMYK grayscale reversed
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
full logo CMYK
logo CMYK
full logo black
logo black
full logo reversed
logo reversed
Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
3
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Behind ever
every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
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Design Zone
rollercoaste
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10 second
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new exhibit
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rywhere we
- a new exh
ore Design
gn your own
rt museum
ercoaster an
et behind th
dance mix
look and in
hibition that
Zone (Inse
skate park
name) (Inse
nd more at (
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therersquos a b
n everything
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rt dates) Ge
dance bea
ert dates) G
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eat Behind
we do The
sign your ow
et behind th
at
Get behind
eum name)
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wn
he
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
Marketing KitLogos
o M s i e d u
full logo CMYK
logo CMYK
full logo black
logo black
full logo reversed
logo reversed
Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
3
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(
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every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
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ry half-pipe
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rywhere we
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rt museum
ercoaster an
et behind th
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Zone (Inse
skate park
name) (Inse
nd more at (
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therersquos a b
n everything
lets you des
rt dates) Ge
dance bea
ert dates) G
Insert muse
eat Behind
we do The
sign your ow
et behind th
at
Get behind
eum name)
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wn
he
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
Required Credit Line
DESIGN ZONE was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and
Industry This exhibit was made possible by a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant
3
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(
s
s
D
t
RADIO AN 30 second
Behind ever
every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
scenes
15 second
Design Zone
rollercoaste
the scenes
10 second
Design your
new exhibit
D TV SCRI
ry half-pipe
ride therersquos
eum name)
dance beat
e is a new e
er and more
r own skate
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PTS
therersquos a ve
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t rollercoast
exhibition let
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park dance
Zone (Inser
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Design Zone
ter and mo
ts you desig
one at (Inser
e beat rolle
rt dates) Ge
ehind every
rywhere we
- a new exh
ore Design
gn your own
rt museum
ercoaster an
et behind th
dance mix
look and in
hibition that
Zone (Inse
skate park
name) (Inse
nd more at (
e scenes
therersquos a b
n everything
lets you des
rt dates) Ge
dance bea
ert dates) G
Insert muse
eat Behind
we do The
sign your ow
et behind th
at
Get behind
eum name)
d
wn
he
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
3
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(
s
s
D
t
RADIO AN 30 second
Behind ever
every thrill r
(Insert muse
skate park
scenes
15 second
Design Zone
rollercoaste
the scenes
10 second
Design your
new exhibit
D TV SCRI
ry half-pipe
ride therersquos
eum name)
dance beat
e is a new e
er and more
r own skate
ion Design Z
PTS
therersquos a ve
s velocity De
presents D
t rollercoast
exhibition let
e Design Zo
park dance
Zone (Inser
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Design Zone
ter and mo
ts you desig
one at (Inser
e beat rolle
rt dates) Ge
ehind every
rywhere we
- a new exh
ore Design
gn your own
rt museum
ercoaster an
et behind th
dance mix
look and in
hibition that
Zone (Inse
skate park
name) (Inse
nd more at (
e scenes
therersquos a b
n everything
lets you des
rt dates) Ge
dance bea
ert dates) G
Insert muse
eat Behind
we do The
sign your ow
et behind th
at
Get behind
eum name)
d
wn
he
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
Take an early sneak peek at our
latest exhibition Design Zone
built and produced by OMSI
Be one of the first to rate and
review the exhibition before it
officially opens to the public
S U P P O R T I N G S P O N S O R S
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
-
HOST MUSEUM LOGO SPONSORS CONTACT INFO
CREATE YOUR EXPERIENCEDANCE BEAT SKATE PARK ROLLERCOASTER AND MORE
CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
MUSEUM LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGOSPONSOR LOGO
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
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CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF OMSIrsquoS NE WEST EXHIBIT ION
followed by an OMNIMAX showing of Alaska Spirit of the Wild
F R I DAY N O V E M B E R 5 2010 6 PM ndash VIP RECEPTION amp DESIGN ZONE EXHIBITION SNEAK PEEK
Produced and built by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Design Zone is a highly interactive hands-on exhibition where visitors can discover the secrets behind how videogame developers
music producers roller coaster designers and other innovative problem solvers design their creations Join us for this special sneak preview event and offer feedback that will help shape the exhibitionrsquos final design
8 PM ndash ALASKA SPIRIT OF THE WILD in the OMNIMAXreg DOME THEATERArctic ice breathtaking natural phenomena and exotic wildlife
PLEASE RSVP BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1 TO RSVPOMSIEDU OR 5037974677
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SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
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SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
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N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
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- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
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SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
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SUPPORT ING SPONSORS
now on view
N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
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N O W O N V I E W
C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
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C R E AT EYO U RE X P E R I E N C EDA N C E B E AT S K AT E PA R K R O L L E R COA S T E R A N D M O R E
MUSEUM LOGO
- 00_COVER Design Zone_Marketing Kit
- 01_TOC DZ_Marketing Kit
- 02_Design Zone Fact Sheet
- 03_DESIGN ZONE Exhibit Description with Photos
- 04_DesignZone Sample Descriptions
- 05_DesignZone Short Press
- 06_DesignZone Long Press
- 07_DesignZone Sample Article
- 08_Design Zone press sample - The News Herald
- 09_Design Zone press sample - Cleveland dot com
- 10_Design Zone press sample - Delta Collegiate
- 11_Design Zone press sample - Midland Daily News
- 12_Design Zone press sample - Oregonian
- 13_Logo Sheet
- 14_DesignZone Required Credit Line
- 15_DZ Radio amp TV Scripts
- 16_DZ_SneakPeek_22x28
- 17_DZ_CNI_111810
- 18_VIP_evite_Marketing_750px
- 19_DesignZone_BusKings_mock
- 20_DZ_650x250_banner
- 21_DZ_300x250
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