Business View Civil & Municipal | Volume 2, Issue 8

6 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 ION IN NEW STATE BUDGET E IN GREATER PHOENIX “The Center will be another tremendous asset to keep our state at the forefront of STEM education.” “As an engineer and former astronaut, I am excited to support the International Dark Sky Discovery Center’s mission to provide STEM education programs that will help inspire the next generation in the pursuit of space sciences and exploration,” said Senator Mark Kelly. “The International Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills highlights Arizona’s leadership in innovation and commitment to protecting our unparalleled access to the night skies,” said Senator Kyrsten Sinema. “I am pleased to see that Fountain Hills may be expanding our Dark Sky community with the proposed International Dark Sky Discovery Center. This unique learning facility would be great for expanding STEM learning opportunities and would benefit all of Arizona,” said Congressman David Schweikert. “As the 17th International Dark Sky Community in the world, our Town is a perfect location for the International Dark Sky Discovery Center and we strongly support the collaborative effort,” said Town of Fountain Hills Mayor Ginny Dickey. The public can experience the IDSDC’s vision by viewing an inspiring three-minute video accessed via the website homepage: darkskycenter.org With this funding, private donations, and the Town’s commitment of a building site, 25 percent of the necessary funds to complete the project have been raised. The IDSDC board is seeking additional funds to support the capital campaign to reach full completion. For information on name recognition opportunities and giving levels, visit the website. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• For additional video and photo assets, please click HERE . About International Dark Sky Discovery Center The proposed International Dark Sky Discovery Center is a unique, state-of-the-art, multi- functional facility that will provide science-based education and research capabilities and also serve as a tourism attraction for the state of Arizona and beyond. The Center will be another tremendous asset to keep our state at the forefront of STEM education