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Science House has a simple mission: bring people together to promote and advance science.
We have three primary components:

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  NETWORK

The Science House Network brings scientists together with people outside their normal circles - like journalists, film makers or entrepreneurs. We'll be holding informal talks and educational sessions and helping start discussions on all things science.
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  CAPITAL

Science House Capital invests in early stage science-driven ventures and provides ongoing support to help create startup companies. From business plan drafting to intro-ductions to potential investors, Science House Capital is here to help.
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  FOUNDATION

Science House Foundation helps share the excitement of science with kids all over the world. We fund educational programs, buy equipment, sponsor prizes, competitions and more. Let's talk about helping kids discover the wonder of science!
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Recent Events
Katrina Firlik

How to Think Like a Brain Surgeon

Last Friday former neurosurgeon turned entrepreneur Katrina Firlik came to Science House to give a talk titled "How to Think Like a Brain Surgeon". Katrina provided us with some fascinating insights into this gruelling and sometimes gory profession and talked about some of the surprises, tragedies and success stories from her career. All attendees received a signed copy of Katrina's book "Another Day in the Frontal Lobe: A Brain Surgeon Exposes Life on the Inside".

Science House Network

Spotlight Scientist

Lauren Birney - Science Educator

Sportswoman Lauren Birney is a science education professor. Her primary focus is to encourage and promote student involvement in the fields of science. More >

Science House Capital

Company Update
Company Update

See Click Fix

Startup company See Click Fix was featured on CNN.com today (Dec 28th) with a write up in the article "Cities embrace mobile apps, 'Gov 2.0'". SeeClickFix's iphone app makes it possible for residents to become citizens by participating in taking care of and improving their neighborhoods. See the article here >

Science House Foundation

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Success Stories

Scanning Tunneling Microscope Project

Science House Foundation is excited to be sponsoring an outrageously cool DIY project. The task - to build a working scanning tunneling microscope for under $500. The intrepid team - a couple of high school students (with the help of two local universities). Follow their progress and learn how to build your own. More >

Upcoming Events

Rob Carlson talks about his latest book "Biology is Technology"
Sunday, March 14, 2010, 01PM - 04PM
Galileo - The First Intellectual Celebrity
Friday, March 19, 2010, 07PM - 10PM
Astronomy & Cosmology
Friday, March 26, 2010, 07PM - 09PM
April Pitch Meeting
Friday, April 02, 2010, 07PM - 10PM
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