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City Council Proposes Funds for Lactation Room

NBC Bay Area 11
May 31, 2016

The museum's commitment to early childhood education prompts the construction of a private lactation room for nursing mothers and their children. San Jose Councilmember Ash Kalra lobbies for funding in the city's 16-17 budget to support the project. Learn More

Early Childhood Development, Health Promotion, Partnerships & Resource Development

Purple is the New Green

KCBS 740 AM
June 29, 2016

Purple is the new green at the museum. A three-way partnership with SunPower, Clean Solar and the San Jose Conservation Corps is helping offset the museum's power usage through green energy. Ninety panels on the museum's exhibit fabrication shop are helping the museum go green and paving the way for future education programs. Learn More

Environmental Stewardship, Partnerships & Resource Development, Science Learning

Four-way Partnership Powers Play

June 27, 2016

Clean energy, education, and job training are uniting four local partners on a mission to save energy, educate youth, and rebuild lives. SunPower, Clean Solar, San Jose Conservation Corps and the museum have joined forces by donating solar panels, subsidizing the installation, and providing students with job training opportunities. Learn More

Environmental Stewardship, Partnerships & Resource Development, Science Learning