Sponsors
The Discovery Science Center is back and we couldn’t have done it without the generosity of our sponsors! With their support, we are able to offer STEM programming, events, and resources to Fairfield County and the surrounding communities.
Sponsors help underwrite Science Center admission discounts, send children to our summer programs, fund after-school enrichment programs, maintain our physical space, and bring new exhibits to the Museum. Corporate partners connect with over 65,000 visitors who interact with the Discovery Science Center each year. We provide a host of opportunities to be recognized here at the Science Center through events, and in our various publications (both in print and digital).
To learn more about Discovery Science Center’s sponsorship options, please contact us at development@shudiscovery.org.
Thank you to all our loyal sponsors for being STEAM ambassadors and helping us provide STEAM Learning Programs to the community. We are inspired by your investment and ongoing impact here at Discovery Science Center.
Universe
Sponsors
Sacred Heart University
City of Bridgeport, CT-- American Rescue Plan
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority
Connecticut Humanities and the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of the Arts
Elizabeth M. Pfriem Foundation
Nor’ Easter Foundation
State of Connecticut
Super Nova
Sponsors
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The Franklin Institute
Connecticut Children's Pediatric Care Alliance with Hartford HealthCare
Town of Fairfield
Galaxy Sponsors
Avangrid
Maria and Bob Panza
NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium, University of Hartford
Pitney Bowes Foundation
Nova Sponsors
Aquarion Water
Elizabeth Carse Foundation
The Ernest and Joan Trefz Foundation
M&T Bank
Near & Far Aid
The Zieff Family Fund
Quasar
Sponsors
Anonymous
Ani Chaghatzbanian
Anthony F. Bauer Trust
Bigelow Tea
Chris Hall
Dr. Jani Pallis and Jim Pallis
Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
Fairfield County Bank
Fairfield County Community Foundation
Fairfield Rotary Club Foundation
Fidelity Charitable
First County Bank Foundation
Hatfield Insurance Community Fund
Jaime Moss
Jennifer Mahoney
Jennifer Pacelli and Richard Pacelli, Jr.
Michael Alfano
Morgan Stanley
Newtown Savings Bank
Nexus Dynamics Group
Office of the Mayor - City of Bridgeport
Peter and Linda Ward
Rachel Lewis
The Nora Roberts Foundation
Tom Vos and Nancy Leigh
Trumbull Rotary Foundation
Vance Hancock
Wendell & Ginger Smith Family Foundation
Nebula Sponsors
Anonymous
Alfred Gratrix, Jr.
Angelo lasiello
Benjamin M. Baker Charitable Fund
Bridgeport Regional Business Council
Marta Jo Lawrence
Patricia and Chuck Matteson
Valerie Brown
Community Partners
Discovery’s mission is deeply rooted in our history and presence in Bridgeport and Fairfield County. Our work benefits from joint ventures with a dynamic array of community partners, including:
Incorporated into the Discovery campus in 2008, the Adventure Park shares our mission of increasing children’s self-confidence and urge to explore. Through climbing trails and zip line activities, students overcome challenges in a safe and sustainable environment. The Adventure Park has consistently demonstrated its support for Discovery through fundraisers and with generous donations of climbing passes.
Discovery members receive 15% off admission to climb at the Adventure Park.
For more information about the Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum, click here.
A local historical gem, the Barnum Museum is the last surviving building dedicated to Phineas Taylor Barnum. P.T. Barnum loved learning through engaging, and here at Discovery our goal is to inspire the same wonder through interactive STEM learning opportunities.
For more information about the Barnum Museum, click here.
As another nonprofit with a strong history and responsibility to sustainability in the Bridgeport community, the Beardsley Zoo and Discovery make a great team. We have partnered with Beardsley to bring animals to the Science Center for special event days and for our STEM Summer Programs.
For more information about the Beardsley Zoo, click here.
Discovery Magnet School was founded in 2008 and has since become its own flourishing learning environment. We partner with this neighboring school to host an array of unique enrichment opportunities. Students visit the Science Center frequently, and the Discovery Magnet School is our main site for implementation of Discover NASA, a grant-funded program dedicated to the development and implementation of a rocketry curriculum for K-8 classrooms, and a high school-level extracurricular rocketry club.
For more information about the Discovery Interdistrict Magnet School, click here.
The Friends of the Bridgeport Public Library is charged with advocacy, fundraising, and programming initiatives to help make Bridgeport libraries thriving community centers of discovery and lifelong learning, as well as to enhance educational and cultural opportunities in the City of Bridgeport. We are proud to partner with the FBPL for many of Discovery’s special event days.
For more information about the Friends of the Bridgeport Public Library, click here.
Goodfellas Pizzeria serves pizza, sandwiches, pasta, salads, and more. Discovery visitors can order lunch and have it delivered right to our lobby!
Discovery members receive a 10% discount at Goodfellas.
For more information about Goodfellas Pizzeria, click here.
Formally known as UCBC Trumbull, J Bagels & Cafe is a family run bagel shop. They offer fresh-baked bagels, specialty sandwiches, coffee, and more.
For more information on J Bagels, click here.