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Empowering scientific literacy for 50 years<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

At Starlab, our mission is to empower scientific literacy by inspiring curiosity, promoting lifelong learning, and fostering a deep appreciation for our universe, and everything within it.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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In the beginning<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

In 1977, in a room full of middle school students in Lincoln, Massachusetts, Philip Sadler invented the world’s first portable learning dome—Starlab.<\/p>\n

Since then, Starlab has engaged, inspired, and excited countless audiences—from K-12 students to adults of all ages and from all walks of life.<\/p>\n

Today, Starlab is proud to be the most widely used and recognized portable learning dome in the world.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Looking toward the future<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

As part of Science Interactive Group, Starlab is continuing its mission of promoting scientific literacy by bringing learning to life in schools, colleges, museums, and community centers— across the globe.<\/p>\n

With state-of-the-art equipment and exciting, interactive content, Starlab continues to meet the needs of educators and organizations—and the audiences they want to inspire.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Science Interactive Group<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Building better lives and a brighter future by empowering scientific literacy for learners everywhere<\/p><\/div>

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How Starlab empowers scientific literacy<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

We\u2019re fulfilling our mission of inspiring curiosity, promoting lifelong learning, and fostering a deep appreciation for our universe, and everything in it by ensuring our solutions are:<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Engaging and immersive +<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Featuring stunning, 360-degree visual displays, Starlab lets you deliver fully immersive, multi-sensory learning experiences that excite and inspire all ages.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Portable and accessible +<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Starlab learning dome is lightweight and sets up in as little 20 minutes. Allowing you to bring immersive learning experiences to any audience, anywhere.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Flexible and customizable +<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Choose from NGSS-aligned content, open-source programs, or create your own. With Starlab you can teach any topic, subject, or discipline to any grade level.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Take a look inside Starlab<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>

Introducing the team behind Starlab<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Sasha Peterson<\/h3>\nChief Executive Officer<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Rod<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Rod Millott<\/h3>\nChief Financial Officer<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Cait<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Cait Runne-Janczy<\/h3>\nChief Academic Officer<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Molly<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Molly Algya<\/h3>\nChief Operating Officer<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Justin<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Justin Go<\/h3>\nVP, Sales<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\"Lauren<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Lauren O'Brien<\/h3>\nVP, Marketing<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Chris Vaughan<\/h2>\n

Our advisor<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Award-winning Astronomer and Earth Scientist, <\/span>published author<\/span><\/a>, and regular contributor to SkyNews magazine, Space.com, and popular astronomy apps, Chris Vaughan works alongside the Starlab team, assisting with educator training and curriculum development to help instill a lifelong love of learning about our universe in others.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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