<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Science Center of Iowa</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org</link><description>Imagine. Experiment. Play! At the Science Center of Iowa, the experience is yours! From the inner workings of the human body to the outer reaches of the solar system, science surrounds you with dynamic live programs and hands-on exhibits!</description><lastBuildDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</lastBuildDate><language>en-us</language><atom:link href="http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/rss/index.php" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Tips For Visiting Lost Egypt at SCI Before It Ends April 29</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/tips-for-visiting-lost-egypt-at-sci-before-it-ends-april-29/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/tips-for-visiting-lost-egypt-at-sci-before-it-ends-april-29/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) anticipates increased attendance in the final week of its traveling exhibition Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science and will extend hours until 7:00 p.m. on April...]]></description></item><item><title>Would you go to Mars?</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/would-you-go-to-mars/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/would-you-go-to-mars/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: Would you go to Mars? The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) will explore this provocative question with its latest traveling exhibition, Facing Mars, opening June 2, 2012.Facing Mars is an interactive...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI Traveling Exhibition Lost Egypt to End April 29</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-traveling-exhibition-lost-egypt-to-end-april-29/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-traveling-exhibition-lost-egypt-to-end-april-29/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) has confirmed the traveling exhibition Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science will end April 29, 2012.SCI anticipates increased visitation to the Lost Egypt...]]></description></item><item><title>Science Center of Iowa Teams Up with Doodle 4 Google(TM) 2012</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/science-center-of-iowa-teams-up-with-doodle-4-google-tm-2012/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/science-center-of-iowa-teams-up-with-doodle-4-google-tm-2012/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) announced today that it will support Doodle 4 Google™ 2012 by encouraging students throughout the state to participate in the competition and by exhibiting the State...]]></description></item><item><title>International Archaeologist to Visit Science Center of Iowa</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/international-archaeologist-to-visit-science-center-of-iowa/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/international-archaeologist-to-visit-science-center-of-iowa/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: International Archaeologist and Egyptologist Ana Tavares will visit the Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) February 15-18 as part of a new Scientist in Residence program.Tavares, Joint Field-Director of the...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI to explore the Science of Kissing at special pre-Valentine&#039;s Day event</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-to-explore-the-science-of-kissing-at-special-pre-valentine-s-day-event/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-to-explore-the-science-of-kissing-at-special-pre-valentine-s-day-event/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa (SCI) will host Sheril Kirshenbaum, biologist, science journalist and author of Science of Kissing: What Our Lips Are Telling Us, for a special pre-Valentine’s Day event on Saturday, February 11. The...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI set to open latest traveling exhibition, Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-set-to-open-latest-traveling-exhibition-lost-egypt-ancient-secrets-modern-science/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-set-to-open-latest-traveling-exhibition-lost-egypt-ancient-secrets-modern-science/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: On Friday, the Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) will open its doors and invite visitors to experience Egypt by examining authentic artifacts, learning about current science and taking a hands-on look at...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI&#039;s quick turnaround after 80,000 experience BODY WORLDS Vital</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-s-quick-turnaround-after-80-000-experience-body-worlds-vital/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-s-quick-turnaround-after-80-000-experience-body-worlds-vital/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) is preparing to open Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science on Friday, November 25, three weeks after closing traveling exhibition BODY WORLDS Vital. More than...]]></description></item><item><title>Wittmack named President/CEO of SCI</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/wittmack-named-president-ceo-of-science-center-of-iowa/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/wittmack-named-president-ceo-of-science-center-of-iowa/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES – October 26, 2011 – Art Wittmack, interim President/CEO of the Science Center of Iowa (SCI) since August 15, has officially been named the organization’s new leader.“Art has done great things in his short time at the helm,”...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI extends hours for final weeks of BODY WORLDS Vital</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-extends-hours-for-final-weeks-of-body-worlds-vital/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-extends-hours-for-final-weeks-of-body-worlds-vital/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) is extending visiting hours to meet the demand for BODY WORLDS Vital presented by Iowa Health System and Kemin Industries from October 13 through October 30. Extended...]]></description></item><item><title>Tips for Visiting BODY WORLDS Vital at SCI before it ends October 31</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/tips-for-visiting-body-worlds-vital-at-sci-before-it-ends-october-31/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/tips-for-visiting-body-worlds-vital-at-sci-before-it-ends-october-31/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) anticipates increased attendance in the final month of its traveling exhibition BODY WORLDS Vital presented by Iowa Health System and Kemin Industries. SCI has suggested...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI To Host Midwest Premiere of &quot;Lost Egypt: Ancient Secrets, Modern Science&quot;</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-to-host-midwest-premiere-of-lost-egypt-ancient-secrets-modern-science/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-to-host-midwest-premiere-of-lost-egypt-ancient-secrets-modern-science/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Lost Egypt is an immersive quest for knowledge that reveals how archaeologists use modern science and technology to uncover and understand the ancient civilization of Egypt. Through hands-on challenges, authentic artifacts and guidance from real...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI Traveling Exhibition BODY WORLDS Vital to end October 31</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-traveling-exhibition-body-worlds-vital-to-end-october-31/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-traveling-exhibition-body-worlds-vital-to-end-october-31/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) has confirmed the traveling exhibition BODY WORLDS Vital presented by Iowa Health System and Kemin Industries, will end October 31, 2011.SCI opened BODY WORLDS Vital on...]]></description></item><item><title>Support lifelong learning at SCI&#039;s 13th Annual Fundraising Event &amp; Auction</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/support-lifelong-learning-at-sci-s-13th-annual-fundraising-event-auction/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/support-lifelong-learning-at-sci-s-13th-annual-fundraising-event-auction/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) will host its 13th Annual Fundraising Event &amp; Auction on Friday, August 26 from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.The event, held each year at the Science Center, features live...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI Extends Hours of Operation During Iowa State Fair</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-extends-hours-of-operation-during-iowa-state-fair/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-extends-hours-of-operation-during-iowa-state-fair/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA EXTENDS HOURS OF OPERATION DURING IOWA STATE FAIRDES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) is extending hours of operation from August 11-21 during the Iowa State Fair. Extended hours will...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI and Kemin Industries promote eye health in conjunction with BODY WORLDS Vital</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-and-kemin-industries-promote-eye-health-in-conjunction-with-body-worlds-vital/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-and-kemin-industries-promote-eye-health-in-conjunction-with-body-worlds-vital/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) will host Kemin Industries and Dr. David Scott to educate visitors about eye health on Thursday, August 4 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at SCI. Dr. Scott, Des Moines optometrist,...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI will host launch party for The Nadas&#039; first children&#039;s album</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-will-host-launch-party-for-the-nadas-first-children-s-album/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-will-host-launch-party-for-the-nadas-first-children-s-album/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) will host three special performances with The Nadas August 6 to celebrate the release of their first children’s album, Bright Eyed &amp; Bushy Tailed. The album,...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI expects to hit 30,000 attendance mark for BODY WORLDS Vital this week</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-to-expected-to-hit-30-000-attendance-mark-for-body-worlds-vital-this-week/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-to-expected-to-hit-30-000-attendance-mark-for-body-worlds-vital-this-week/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) announced today that they expect to hit 30,000 attendance this week for the traveling exhibition BODY WORLDS Vital presented by Iowa Health System and Kemin Industries....]]></description></item><item><title>Science Center of Iowa Announces Interim President/CEO</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/science-center-of-iowa-announces-interim-president-ceo/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/science-center-of-iowa-announces-interim-president-ceo/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES &ndash; June 16, 2011 &ndash; The Science Center of Iowa Board of Directors has secured
Des Moines business and community leader Art Wittmack as the organization&rsquo;s interim President/CEO. Wittmack will work closely with outgoing...]]></description></item><item><title>Science Center of Iowa Begins Search for New President/CEO</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/science-center-of-iowa-begins-search-for-new-president-ceo/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/science-center-of-iowa-begins-search-for-new-president-ceo/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES &ndash; May 27, 2011 &ndash; The Science Center of Iowa Board of Directors is initiating a search for a new president/CEO. Citing family reasons, Dr. Paul Jennings, the current president/CEO, plans to return to his native Great Britain....]]></description></item><item><title>Governor Terry Branstad to help celebrate SCI&#039;s 6th Anniversary Downtown and Iowa Museum Day</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/governor-terry-branstad-to-help-celebrate-sci-s-6th-anniversary-downtown-and-iowa-museum-day/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/governor-terry-branstad-to-help-celebrate-sci-s-6th-anniversary-downtown-and-iowa-museum-day/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) will celebrate its 6th Anniversary in downtown Des Moines and Iowa Museum Day this Saturday, May 14 with Governor Terry Branstad.
The Governor will be on hand from 8:00...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI opens Gunther Von Hagens&#039; BODY WORLDS Vital traveling exhibition this Saturday</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/science-center-of-iowa-opens-gunther-von-hagens-body-worlds-vital-traveling-exhibition-this-saturday/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/science-center-of-iowa-opens-gunther-von-hagens-body-worlds-vital-traveling-exhibition-this-saturday/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: BODY WORLDS Vital presented by Iowa Health System and Kemin Industries, Inc. opens to the public for a limited engagement at the Science Center of Iowa (SCI) this Saturday, May 7, 2011. BODY WORLDS Vital is the latest exhibition in...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI to host Midwest premiere of Gunther Von Hagens&#039; BODY WORLDS Vital</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-to-host-midwest-premiere-of-gunther-von-hagens-body-worlds-vital/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-to-host-midwest-premiere-of-gunther-von-hagens-body-worlds-vital/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA TO HOST MIDWEST PREMIERE OF GUNTHER VON HAGENS&rsquo; BODY WORLDS VITAL TRAVELING EXHIBITION
DES MOINES, IA: BODY WORLDS Vital presented by Iowa Health System and Kemin Industries, Inc., will open at the Science Center of Iowa...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI To Host Panel Discussion on Crisis in Japan</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/panel-discussion-on-japan-crisis-to-be-hosted-at-sci/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/panel-discussion-on-japan-crisis-to-be-hosted-at-sci/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA:&nbsp; The Science Center of Iowa (SCI) will host a special edition of Caf&eacute; Scientifique on Tuesday, March 29 from 5:30 &ndash; 7:00 p.m. to discuss the crisis in Japan and how Iowans can be prepared.
This special edition of...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI&#039;s Traveling Exhibition DaVinci - The Genius Ends March 20</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/science-center-of-iowa-traveling-exhibition-da-vinci-the-genius-ends-march-20/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/science-center-of-iowa-traveling-exhibition-da-vinci-the-genius-ends-march-20/</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA:&nbsp; The Science Center of Iowa&rsquo;s (SCI) largest traveling exhibition to date, Da Vinci &ndash; The Genius will end its Midwest premiere run March 20, 2011.&nbsp;SCI anticipates increased visitation to the Da Vinci exhibition...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI Extends Traveling Exhibition Da Vinci - The Genius</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-extends-traveling-exhibition-da-vinci-the-genius/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-extends-traveling-exhibition-da-vinci-the-genius/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA:&nbsp; The Science Center of Iowa (SCI) is excited to extend the Midwestern premiere of its largest traveling exhibition to date,&nbsp;Da Vinci &ndash; The Genius. Originally scheduled to close Jan. 16, this internationally renowned...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI&#039;s Largest Traveling Exhibition To Date Now Open</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-s-largest-traveling-exhibition-now-open/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-s-largest-traveling-exhibition-now-open/</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA:&nbsp; The Science Center of Iowa&rsquo;s largest traveling exhibition to date is now open to the public. Making its first-ever appearance in the Midwest, Da Vinci &ndash; The Genius will be on exhibition at the Science Center of Iowa...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI Begins Construction For Da Vinci - The Genius</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-begins-construction-for-da-vinci-the-genius/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-begins-construction-for-da-vinci-the-genius/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA:&nbsp; The Science Center of Iowa&rsquo;s experience platforms are closed through Friday as interior construction begins in preparation for traveling exhibition Da Vinci &ndash; The Genius. This 14,000-square foot exhibition, which is...]]></description></item><item><title>&quot;Envision More&quot; at the Science Center of Iowa&#039;s 12th Annual Fundraising Event &amp; Auction</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/envision-more-at-the-science-center-of-iowa-s-12th-annual-fundraising-event-auction/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/envision-more-at-the-science-center-of-iowa-s-12th-annual-fundraising-event-auction/</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA:  The Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI)&nbsp;will host its 12th Annual Fundraising Event and Auction "Envision More" on&nbsp;Friday, August 27 from 6:00&nbsp;- 11:00 p.m.&nbsp; The event, held each year in...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI To Commemorate Milestone Year With Largest Traveling Exhibition To Date</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/science-center-of-iowa-commemorates-milestone-year-with-largest-traveling-exhibition-to-date/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/science-center-of-iowa-commemorates-milestone-year-with-largest-traveling-exhibition-to-date/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA:&nbsp; To commemorate its 40th anniversary and 5th year in Downtown Des Moines, the Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) will house its largest-ever traveling exhibition, Da Vinci &ndash; The Genius, from October...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI Celebrates 5th Anniversary Downtown and Two Million Served Milestone</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-celebrates-5th-anniversary-downtown-and-two-million-served-milestone/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-celebrates-5th-anniversary-downtown-and-two-million-served-milestone/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: On May 14, 2010, the Science Center of Iowa and Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) will celebrate its fifth anniversary in Downtown Des Moines and the major milestone of having served more than two million participants since opening its...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI To Engage Community With Traveling Exhibition &#039;RACE: Are We So Different?&#039;</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-to-engage-community-with-traveling-exhibition-race-are-we-so-different/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-to-engage-community-with-traveling-exhibition-race-are-we-so-different/</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA:&nbsp; May 1 through Sept. 6, 2010, the Science Center of Iowa &amp; Blank IMAX Dome Theater (SCI) will host the national traveling exhibition RACE: Are We So Different? and corresponding events to engage the community in Central Iowa...]]></description></item><item><title>Mayor Cownie To Speak At SCI&#039;s Cafe Scientifique</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/mayor-cownie-to-speak-at-sci-s-cafe-scientifique/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/mayor-cownie-to-speak-at-sci-s-cafe-scientifique/</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Des Moines, IA:&nbsp; The Science Center of Iowa (SCI) will host Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie and Des Moines Parks and Recreation Director Don Tripp as featured presenters at Cafe Scientifique on Thursday. &nbsp;Cafe Scientifique is a free monthly...]]></description></item><item><title>SCI Debuts New Space Science Programming, Exhibits and Films</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-debuts-new-space-science-programming-exhibits-and-films/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/sci-debuts-new-space-science-programming-exhibits-and-films/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><description><![CDATA[DES MOINES, IA: The Science Center of Iowa (SCI) will feature new space programming beginning March 13, 2010 in its reopened Why The Sky? experience platform and 50-ft. Star Theater domed planetarium.&nbsp; Why The Sky? is the second of SCI&rsquo;s...]]></description></item><item><title>AVATAR: The IMAX Experience opens Friday at SCI&#039;s Blank IMAX Dome Theater</title><link>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/avatar-the-imax-r-experience-opens-friday-at-sci-s-blank-imax-dome-theater/</link><guid>http://www.sciowa.org/about/media-center/avatar-the-imax-r-experience-opens-friday-at-sci-s-blank-imax-dome-theater/</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Des Moines, IA: On Friday March 5, the Science Center of Iowa's Blank IMAX Dome Theater will be among the first 2D-dome IMAX theaters in the nation to open James Cameron’s AVATAR. Surpassing Cameron's 1997 film "Titanic" in just six weeks at the...]]></description></item></channel></rss>
