Exploratorium - Annual Report of Philanthropy 2014 Apr 2014 | Page 20

Global Reach & Partnerships From cutting-edge oceanic and climate research at Pier 15 to tinkering in Saudi Arabia, the Exploratorium’s impact transcends boundaries. Forming partnerships across cultures and continents broadens our influence on formal and informal learning and builds a strong global community of educators and learners. JUST AS MEANINGFUL AS OUR WORK AROUND THE GLOBE, our partnerships here in San Francisco allow us to bring the Exploratorium experience to people who might not otherwise have access to it. Our Global Studios staff is hard at work collaborating with the world-renowned Child Life Department of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. Exploratorium evaluators, educators, and exhibit developers are creating exhibits and experiences that will become integral parts of UCSF's new children’s hospital in Mission Bay. The project weaves learning and play throughout the complex, and museum educators will help train and support hospital school staff. “This collaboration is full of great potential to make children’s lives better and gives us an opportunity to export our ideas and practices outside the museum's walls,” says Exploratorium science educator Modesto Tamez. “We can hardly wait to see the children, parents, and hospital staff live, play, and work in the new space. We have always believed art and science are everywhere. This will be further proof.” Sidney J. Kass and Susie Langdon Kass Scott Kauffman and Bicka Barlow Leon R. Leonardo/ Thomas N. Wilson Trust The McWilliams Family Vera and Ken Meislin Dat and Joanne Q. Nguyen Judy and Mike O’Shea Donald L. Paul The Phillips Family Lynn Rankin and Robert Semper Beverly Riehm and Randall Borcherding David and Sharon Robb Mindy and Jesse Rogers Barbara and Richard Rosenberg Lisa and Michael Rubenstein Sara and John Schram Helen Thompson Melissa and Thomas Thornhill Mr. Larry K. Toji, Jr. Tulloch Construction Inc. Charles and Sirirath Wen Lisa and Greg Wendt The Whyman Family Trust Henry Wiese and Jasmine Wiese Kalina and Robert Wong Sophia Yen, MD, MPH � Deborah and Paul Baker The Buesnel Family Rita and Robert Burgelman California Mathematics Council Elizabeth and Clark Callander Dr. Eleanor Canova-Davis Heather Anne Childress Don Cross Family Patricia Dinner Justin Fichelson Robert and Michelle Friend Eleanor Louise Fulchiron Jeff Hamilton Emily Harpster and David Palmer Josie and Dan Haspel Cassandra Dizon Hough and Ethan Hough Robin and Jay Jeffries Marrina Jeng and Susy Jeng Stuart Jivapongse Ken and Louisa Kleier Mr. and Mrs. Leo Paul Koulos Patricia A. and Julius R. Krevans Sharonjean and Richard Leeds May Family Foundation Siobhan and Sean McCarthy Karin and Gregory McClune Margaret and Ulan McKnight Buffington C. and George A. Miller Charles and Diane Paskerian Carol Potter Peckham Robert and Marcia Popper Scott Porter and Laura Zander Phyllis Posner and Martin Gilbert Gretchen and Spencer Rawles Robina and John Riccitiello Julie and Christopher Ridley Howard and Ginger Robin Sarah and Greg Sands Jerome and Mary Sapiro Catarina and Andrew Schwab Paul A. Spiegel The Spirakis Family William and Barbara Straka Bruce Charles Traficante Mr. and Mrs. James Talton Turner IV Burton and Myra Wise Gary and Tina Wolk � The list above recognizes Campaign Donors who made gifts of $2,500 or more through June 30, 2013.