Steve Spangler Science Having the Best Week Ever
Congratulations to Steve Spangler Science, which yesterday received the MCM Awards’ Website of the Year honors yesterday at ACCM in New Orleans (link to come). Though we like to think that it’s kind of a big deal to take home one of the major awards (at least in my mind, as the MAC Awards director, lol), Steve Spangler wasn’t there to accept the award (COO Jeff Brooks was there for the company).
But he’s got something real big going on today. It’s Science Day at Coors Field in Denver, and before the Colorado Rockies face the San Francisco Giants this afternoon, Spangler hopes to make history: A Guinness World Record for most children simultaneously doing a scientific experiment.
Here’s a video of a recent practice session for the big day:
And while we’re at it, here’s what happens when you don’t let the police know you’re practicing for the big day by blowing up garbage cans:
Don’t worry - Spangler said during his ACCM session on Tuesday that no garbage cans will be involved today at Coors. I’m sure the Rockies don’t want to honor the 30th anniversary of Disco Demolition Night:
May 7th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Steve Spangler is an excellent educator. He is well-known and greatly respected by teachers who are “in the know.” Steve has learned the secret of getting people to learn and love science: GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY!
I read Steve’s blog every day - wouldn’t miss it - and he shares his secrets and his experiments and his awesome videos with all who would watch and listen.
Whenever he wins an award - and I assure you, he’s won a lot of awards! - I have to remember that I’m supposed to be an adult now so I don’t jump up and down and clap my hands. I firmly believe that if all teachers were as enthusiastic as Steve Spangler, our nation’s children could all grow up to be rocket scientists - if they wanted to.
May 10th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Okay, you guys are really kicking it up a notch! I love that you are stepping into different venues and sharing with the non-science community. Steve Spangler is becoming a household name and I think it’s about time. We know it is a group effort, and Carly and Renee are probably the brains behind the show. Can’t wait to see you all next month in Alaska…
May 14th, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Tim - Thanks for the props on the Website of the Year Award. On behalf of my entire team, we are so honored to even be included on the list with these amazing companies.