Exploring the Eight Senses

“There is incredible power in the arts to inspire and influence.” –Julie Taymor Explore touchstones highlighting artists, musicians, and traditions from around the globe!

“Preservation of one’s own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.” –Cesar Chavez Explore cultures from around the globe! Celebrate the diversity of humanity and the connections that bring us all together.

“You can engineer change” –Ginni Rometty Engineers around the world are coming up with incredible solutions to some of our toughest questions! Celebrate the innovators and innovations that are shaping our future.

“Without heroes, we are all plain people and don’t know how far we can go.” –Bernard Malamud A hero doesn’t have to be a historical figure, we all have the potential to become heroes in our own ways! Here are the stories of heroes of all kinds who have made and are making the world a better place.

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.” –Marcus Garvey Learning about the past helps us understand and shape the future! Explore some of the moments in history and historical figures that brought us to where we are today.

“There should be no such thing as boring mathematics.”  –Edsger Dijkstra Math lets us understand and explore the world in new ways! Here are some of the ways mathematics brings us to new heights and is used in the wider world.

“Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.” –Frank Borman Travel to some of the planet’s most remarkable corners without ever having to leave your chair! We are surrounded by incredible places here are some of them for you to explore.

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” –Margaret Mead Social Studies lets us explore our humanity in many ways, allowing us to become better citizens of our nation and of the globe! Discover more about the history, culture, and stories of people around the world!

“Technology, like art, is a soaring exercise of the human imagination.”  –Daniel Bell Technology is taking us to some remarkable places! Explore the innovators and innovations that are moving us forward!