Connecticut Science Center Gala: Close Encounters of the STEM Kind
Join us at the Connecticut Science Center Gala: Close Encounters of the STEM Kind for out-of-this-world cocktails, a seated dinner, music, live and silent auctions, and more in support of inspiring programs to meet the current and future STEM workforce needs in our region, world, and universe. See the Connecticut Convention Center transformed into a celebration of science fiction through the ages.
Gala-goers will also celebrate STEM leaders and innovators in our community with a special presentation of the 2024 STEM Achievement Awards and Petit Family Foundation Women in Science Leadership Awards. This year, the Science Center will also dedicate and present the first annual Dr. Theordore S. Sergi K-12 Educator of the Year Award.
Tickets of the First Kind (Early Bird Tickets and Tables) Go on Sale in May.
Saturday, October 5, 2024 6:30PM-Midnight
At the Connecticut Convention Center100 Columbus BoulevardHartford, CT 06103
STEM Nomination Awards
Each year the Connecticut Science Center celebrates the achievements of professionals, groups, advocates, businesses, students, and leaders who share our mission to inspire lifelong learning through interactive and innovative experiences that explore our changing world through science. Winners will be selected by the 2024 Gala Committee based on overall contributions to STEM in the region, opening STEM Careers to diverse audiences, and impacts on STEM education in the community. Awards will be presented at the Connecticut Science Center Gala: Close Encounters of the STEM Kind on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Submit NominationTHANK YOU TO OUR GALA SPONSORS
The Mother Ship Sponsor
Devil’s Tower Sponsors
- The Cigna Group
- Liberty Bank
Area 51 Sponsors
- CBS, a Xerox Company
- The Hartford
- HBS
- Shipman & Goodwin
- MetroHartford Alliance
For additional information, please contact Whitney Gray,
Director of Institutional Giving at wgray@CTScienceCenter.org or
(860) 520-2124
SUPPORT THE GALA
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE 2023 GALA COMMITTEE
Chairs
- Jennifer DiBella
- Jilline Dolan
Members
- Taylor Benedum
- Marissa Corda
- Jennifer DiPentima
- Carla Economos
- Kate Greco
- Lori Hess
- Monica Hoffman
- Martha Kalen
- Shawna Klimanszewski
- Joy Mattei
- Maya Nicole Matthews
- Irene O'Connor
- MaryBeth Reiss
- Rachel Schilberg
- Kirsten Shea
- Rebecca Williams
- Nola Zimmerman
Meet the 2023 Award Honorees & Finalist
STEM Achievement Awards
K-12 EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR HONOREE
Richard McCarthy Retired Science Teacher Frank Ward Strong Middle SchoolHIGHER EDUCATION HONOREE
Rose KarvandiB.S. Physiology & Neurobiology
UCONN Class of ‘23