Taking A Walk On The “Science” Side Of Life

After having a week off on a family vacation, I have to say I was ready to be back at The Children’s
Museum this week. Taking a walk on the “Science” side of life has taught me a lot, given that I’m not a
science-y type of person. The most important lesson I’ve learned so far is this: anyone can be a scientist,
as I so often explain to our little scientists in the power science lab.


At first those words felt a little bit foreign in my mouth. I felt like a hypocrite, especially when I think
about how I’m majoring in journalism and a liberal arts honors program. I’m not passionate about
science, and yet throughout these last three weeks it’s been inspiring to interact with hundreds of kids
who, by the end of the experiment, are exclaiming “I want to be a scientist when I grow up!”


On Wednesday, another one of my supervisors Cathy took me over to see the superhero show she
puts on for our visitors in the auditorium. It’s a cute 15 minute show called “Power up!” which teaches
the kids about the 5 superhero traits that anyone can use to be a hero. Confidence, creativity,
determination, patience, and empathy. As cheesy as it sounds, watching all the kids light up when
being told that they too can be superheroes is the exact same look they get when they say they
want to be a scientist.


And I’ve come to realize that moment is what I’m really passionate about. That moment of a bright
and untainted exclamation of learning, a spark of curiosity and understanding that I get to witness
in the kids who visit the museum. I think we need more of that in the world. Especially more spaces
and opportunities like those The Children’s Museum offers to get kids excited about learning using
engaging games and activities.

I might not be a “science person” but that’s exactly my point - anyone can be anything.
Even a superhero.
Me (center) and another supervisor Cathy (left) posing with the cast of the superhero show "Power Up!"



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