Association of Science and Technologies Centers

Association of Science and Technology Centers

Month: February 2011

Science Alive staff and visitors uninjured in earthquake

/ Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories /

On February 21, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand—the second major earthquake to hit the city in six months. ASTC-member Science Alive, damaged in the first quake on September 4, 2010, suffered additional damage to its building, but all staff and visitors were evacuated safely. CEO Neville Petrie reports: “Science Alive withstood the quake […]

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Bibliotheca Alexandrina Safe During Egypt Unrest

/ Science and Technology Center and Museum Stories /

The current political unrest in Egypt has taken a toll on a number of public buildings across the country.  In a testament to its role in the community as a promoter of open reform and civil liberties, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina was protected from any damage by local youth, who formed a cordon around the facility.

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