¡Bienvenidos!
Welcome
to the Columbia Heights Community Science Workshop, where
inquisitive minds explore the wonders of science.
Who are we?
The Columbia Heights Community Science Workshop is a
hands-on science education center staffed by Smithsonian
Institution scientists and educators. It is a partnership
between the National Zoo, Latin American Youth Center, and the University
of Massachussetts, Boston.
Where are we?
The Columbia Heights Community Science Workshop is situated
in the heart of the Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights,
and Mt. Pleasant community at 1479-B Columbia Rd. NW,
Washington, DC 20009. We are located in the Latin
American Youth Center's Youthbuild Education Facility.
What do we offer?
The Community Science Workshop offers hands-on science activities for youth in the community, including:
Formal science labs
during school hours designed to compliment classroom
lessons.- Informal after-school activities for young people that promote a self-directed exploration of science with the guidance of Workshop staff.
Funded by:
Christensen Family Foundation
National Science Foundation
Latin
American Youth Center
Friends
of the National Zoo
Smithsonian
Center for Latino Initiatives
Department of Conservation Biology,
National Zoo
For additional information,
contact
Mario Castellanos, Director
Columbia Heights Community Science Workshop
Phone: 202.633.4185
Fax: 202.673.0040
Email:
castellanosm@si.edu
