About

A regional science center built around curiosity and access.

Hands-On Science Center presents its mission through interactive STEM learning, visible leadership, and practical contact information for families, educators, and community partners.

Mission focus

Stimulate interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for STEM education.

Audience

Children, families, educators, and the broader regional community.

Contact

931-455-8387 and info@hosctn.org.

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Mission

A concise promise built around hands-on STEM learning.

HOSC describes its role as a regional learning center that builds interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for STEM education, especially for children, their parents, and their teachers.

Interactive exhibits, programs, and community partnerships are presented as the public face of that mission.

Staff, board, and advisors

Visible staff, board, and advisor leadership helps families and partners understand who guides the museum.

  • Austin Sisco

    Executive Director.

  • Dr. Patrick Murphy

    Chairman.

  • Kim Burns

    Vice Chairman.

  • Christa Jensen

    Secretary.

  • Dr. Laura Booth-Patterson

    Director.

  • Heather Love-Fleck

    Director.

  • John Carver

    Director.

  • Myron McKenzie

    Director.

  • Bill Boss

    Science Advisor.

  • Jim Burns

    Science Advisor.

  • Dr. Adam Van Wart

    Science Advisor.

  • Bryan Marlowe

    Technology Advisor.

Contact

Practical contact details stay visible for families and partners.

Families, educators, and community partners should be able to find the museum without digging through utility pages.

  • Phone

    931-455-8387

  • Email

    info@hosctn.org

  • Board interest

    Chairman applications are directed to chairman@hosctn.org.

Reach HOSC

Partnerships

Sponsors and advisors strengthen the public trust picture.

HOSC thanks sponsors publicly and identifies science and technology advisors alongside board leadership. That makes partnership a visible part of how the museum serves the region.