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Discovery
         Center
         at Water’s Edge

Vision: To inspire and excite the next
generation of innovators through scientific
discovery and technological heritage
Discovery Center at Water's Edge - Vision: To inspire and excite the next generation of innovators through scientific discovery and technological ...
Introduction
For over 100 years, the people of Northeastern
Maryland have developed world-changing technology

C   omputing, networks, email, high-
    speed photography, bomb-sniffing
dogs, power and energy, radar,
                                            have the opportunity to experience
                                            unique, hands-on science and
                                            technology activities and imagine new
and many more technologies have             possibilities for themselves.
revolutionized society and in fact trace
their roots to Aberdeen Proving Ground      In this document, we make the “case”
(APG), the Army’s technology “mega-         for supporting the Discovery Center.
base.” The Mission of the Discovery         We discuss the drivers and outcomes
Center at Water’s Edge is to build on       for the region of building a Discovery
this history and create a place where       Center and outline programs through
students of all ages experience, create,    which businesses and individuals can
and play with science and technology.       support the effort to built a major
                                            regional science and heritage center in
The Discovery Center will be a place        Northeastern Maryland.
where new worlds are discovered,
and connections are made. Visitors          Mission: To deliver a fun
will have the opportunity to explore        filled, hands-on experience
the past, present, and future of

                                                                                      Notional Illustration of full-scale Discovery Center
technology, such as computing, power
                                            for learners of all ages so
and energy, 3D printing, agricultural       they can play with, learn,
technology, and much more. In addition      and explore science and
to interactive exhibits, the Discovery
                                            technology; To bring to the
Center will offer after-school programs,
a maker space, and serve as an anchor       public tomorrow’s technology
for the region’s STEM activities.           being developed at APG
At full scale, the Discovery Center will
                                            today; To discover what
attract over 100,000 tourists to the        innovations have been
region and contribute over $14 million      created in the past and how
to the local economy. Its impact will       innovators will shape our
also be felt by individual students and
families who, perhaps for the first time,   future.

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Concept & Use
The Discovery Center will be an interactive space designed
to light a fire of discovery in learners of all ages.

T   he Discovery Center programs
    will include cultural, historical,
educational, agricultural, and
                                          • Provide support to formal
                                            education initiatives: a field site
                                            for K-12 education where students
sports-related tourism components           have experiences not offered
through its exhibits, programs, and         in a classroom, where teachers
outreach to the region. It has been         receive training and mentorship,
demonstrated through our feasibility        where courses and lesson plans
study and the data from other               are developed, and where science
regional science centers that families      standards are upheld with
value science center experiences            meaningful learning experiences.
and will travel to another region for     • Augment after-school and
this experience. No facilities like the     informal education: a physical
Discovery Center exist within 45            space for hands-on exploration
minutes of Harford County; therefore,       and a place to learn more about
we will address an unmet need.              the technologies of the past,
                                            present, and future. A place for
In addition to being an important           after-school programs, mentoring,

                                                                                   Children playing at the Lancaster Science Factory
tourist attraction, the Discovery           and tutoring so students increase
Center fills an urgent need for             their competency in science and
additional science and technology           technology subjects and learn the
programming to improve student              history of scientific development.
competency in these subjects. It
                                          • Anchor the STEM community
is imperative that we strengthen
                                            across the region. Our community
Northeastern Maryland’s STEM/
                                            is fortunate to have many clubs
STEAM learning ecosystem so our
                                            and activities focused on science
students are prepared to pursue
                                            and technology. The Discovery
high-paying, in-demand jobs located
                                            Center will be a central point of
in our region.
                                            coordination for these activities,
                                            providing space, content, and other
Other Discovery Center roles include:       resources, to help all organizations
                                            ensure success.

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Justification & Feasibility Study            OUR REGION ALREADY POSSESSES ALL RESOURCES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT A MAJOR SCIENCE CENTER!
The economic, resource, and
cultural conditions for a world-                                                                        DRIVING
                                                               Nation’s primary defense                                                Employers’ need for science
class regional science center                                  R&D facility                             FACTORS                             and technology talent
here in Northeastern Maryland
have never been more ideal.
Drivers create a sense of                          Unparalleled concentration                                                                      Increasing student participation
                                                   of STEM professionals                                                                                 and performance in STEM
urgency for this project and our
region has all of the necessary                                                                          Braintrust
resources in place.                                                                                   APG Technology
                                              Regional educational and                              Volunteers • Funding                                       Science & technology
                                                                                                  Leadership • Partnerships
T   he Discovery Center Board
    commissioned Towson University’s
Regional Economic Studies Institute to
                                              wealth attainment                                                                                                              literacy

conduct a market assessment to provide
a better understanding of the target
audience and conditions that could                  RESOURCES                                                                                                 EMPLOYER
affect the Discovery Center’s success.                IN PLACE                                                                                                REQUIREMENTS
We defined the Discovery Center’s initial
tourism market as including people              Youth prepared for                                                                                                 Pipeline of STEM
from Baltimore, Cecil, and Harford              21st Century                                                                                                          professionals
Counties in Maryland, and Chester,              professions
Delaware, Lancaster, and York Counties
in Pennsylvania, northern Delaware                                                         Exhibits/experiences • Informal education
and southern New Jersey. The market                                                           Web & interactive • Afterschool site
assessment concluded that demographic
                                                187 jobs & $13.5 million                              Community Center
trends are advantageous to the Discovery
                                                in economic output                                                                                        Increased student
Center as population and education level
                                                                                                                                                       performance in STEM
of the surrounding area has also increased
steadily over the past seven years. We
have closely examined tourist trends at
                                                             Anchor for local tourism
other science centers across the country,                    and region’s STEM programs                 REGIONAL                        Enhanced quality of life
                                                                                                        BENEFITS
and these facilities are experiencing
steady growth.

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Growth Plan                                                           will peruse several full-size
Step by step, the                  space. Future plans for the        exhibits both indoors and out.
Discovery Center will              site include a hotel, outdoor      Meeting space and storage
                                   waterfront walking trails,         for historical artifacts will be
expand to serve over
                                   and recreational activities for    accommodated. This will be
100,000 visitors each              the community to enjoy. The        the base of operations as we
year.                              Discovery Center will have         execute the capital campaign                             TENANT SPACE #2
                                                                                                                               (WEEC STORAGE)
                                   an opportunity at this site to     to complete Phase Two -    TENANT SPACE #1
                                                                                                                            BOMA RETAIL STANDARD                                          TENANT SPACE #3

I
                                                                                                     (USPS)
                                                                                                                                                                                        (DISCOVERY CENTER )
                                   grow methodically in a manner
                                                                                                                              LEASABLE SF = 1,295
 n 2020, The Board of                                                 renovation of the building
                                                                                              BOMA RETAIL STANDARD
                                                                                                LEASABLE SF = 2,236
                                                                                                                                                                                       BOMA RETAIL STANDARD

 Directors of the Discovery        that matches community             into 10,000 SF of indoor and                                                                                       LEASABLE SF = 3,755

Center signed a lease at           support and ensures financial      outdoor exhibit and activity
the Water’s Edge mixed             sustainability.                    space. Once Phase Two is
use complex in Belcamp,                                               operational, we will turn
Maryland. Existing at the site     In late summer of 2021, the        our focus to building the                               EXIST

                                                                      permanent Discovery Center
                                                                                                                            ELECT CLOS
are numerous office buildings,     Discovery Center will open
waterfront homes, and retails      Phase One where visitors           on a site at Water’s Edge.                                                                 EXIST CONC SIDEWALK

    Timeline
                                                                                                                                    F L O O R P L A N - NEW WORK
                                                                                                                                N         SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0"

                                                                                                                                         BUILDING GSF = 7,290

          2021                                              2023                                                          2026

             PHASE                                               PHASE                                                      PHASE

              1                                                   2                                                            3
       Opening of the                               Development and build                                             Construction of
       Discovery                                    out of 10,000-SF                                                  35,000-SF
       Preview Center                               operational Discovery                                             permanent facility
                                                    Center at Water’s Edge                                            at Water’s Edge
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Campus Growth Plan
                                        Site of
                                   Discovery Center
                                   at Water’s Edge

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ADW

Phase
                                                                                                                                        ARCHITECTURAL
                                                                                                                                        DESIGN WORKS
                                                                                                                                        INCORPORATED
                                                                                                                                         DESIGNING VALUE
                                                                                                                                          22 W. ALLEGHENY AVE.
                                                                                                                                                 SUITE 301
                                                                                                                                        TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
                                                                                                                                                   Phone: (410) 583-2440
                                                                                                                                                    FAX: (410) 583-7381
                                                                                                                                               adwarchitects@verizon.net
                                                                                                                                         www.ADWarchitectsONLINE.com

One

                                                                                                                                                                    APG DISCOVERY CENTER
                                                                                                                                     TO EXISTING STORAGE BUILDING

                                                                                                                                                                                      BELCAMP, MARYLAND 21017
                                                                                                                                                                                        4505 PULASKI HIGHWAY
                                                                                                                                         INTERIOR ALTERATIONS

                                                                                                                                                FOR NEW
                                                                                                                                         OWNER/DEVELOPER

                                                TENANT SPACE #2
                                                (WEEC STORAGE)
                        TENANT SPACE #1
                                             BOMA RETAIL STANDARD                                           TENANT SPACE #3
                            (USPS)
                                               LEASABLE SF = 1,295                                        (DISCOVERY CENTER )
                     BOMA RETAIL STANDARD
                                                                                                         BOMA RETAIL STANDARD
                       LEASABLE SF = 2,236
                                                                                                           LEASABLE SF = 3,755

                                               EXIST
                                             ELECT CLOS

                                                                                  EXIST CONC SIDEWALK
                                                                                                                                                NEW WORK
                                                                                                                                                FLOOR PLAN

                                                     F L O O R P L A N - NEW WORK
INSERT PICTURE OF BUILDING                       N         SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0"

WRAPPED WITH TITLE APG DIS-
                                                                                                                                                A-1.0
                                                          BUILDING GSF = 7,290

COVERY CENTER

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Phase                                                                                                                                            Classroom                                               Exhibit Space 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           60-Seat Theater
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               675 SF
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ~$225,000

Two
                                                                                                                                                                   1200 SF                                    900 SF
                                                                                                                                                                   ~$315,000                                 ~$360,000

                                                                                           ADW
                                                                                           ARCHITECTURAL
                                                                                           DESIGN WORKS
                                                                                           INCORPORATED
                                                                                            DESIGNING VALUE
                                                                                             22 W. ALLEGHENY AVE.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Exhibit Space 1
                                                                                                    SUITE 301
                                                                                           TOWSON, MARYLAND 21204
                                                                                                      Phone: (410) 583-2440
                                                                                                       FAX: (410) 583-7381
                                                                                                  adwarchitects@verizon.net
                                                                                            www.ADWarchitectsONLINE.com

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               1125 SF

                                                                                                                       APG DISCOVERY CENTER
                                                                                        TO EXISTING STORAGE BUILDING
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ~$450,000

                                                                                                                                         BELCAMP, MARYLAND 21017
                                                                                                                                           4505 PULASKI HIGHWAY
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Flex Space

                                                                                            INTERIOR ALTERATIONS

                                                                                                   FOR NEW
                                                                                                                                                                                                               900 SF

                                                                                                                                                                          Exhibit Space 3
                                                                                                                                                                                                              ~$120,000
                                                                                            OWNER/DEVELOPER

                                                                                   Storage

                                                                                                                                                                                             ~$360,000
   TENANT SPACE #2

                                                                                                                                                                                        900 SF
                                                                                               900 SF
   (WEEC STORAGE)

BOMA RETAIL STANDARD                                          TENANT SPACE #3
  LEASABLE SF = 1,295                                       (DISCOVERY CENTER )

                                                           BOMA RETAIL STANDARD
                                                             LEASABLE SF = 3,755

  EXIST
ELECT CLOS                                                                                                                                                                                               Exhibit Space 4        Shop
                                     EXIST CONC SIDEWALK
                                                                                                                                                                                                             450 SF            450 SF
                                                                                                   NEW WORK
                                                                                                   FLOOR PLAN
                                                                                                                                                                                                             ~$180,000
        F L O O R P L A N - NEW WORK
    N         SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0"
                                                                                                   A-1.0
             BUILDING GSF = 7,290

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Maker Space

Maker Space included in plans for both Phase 1 and 2

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Maker Space
ROBOT WORKSHOP
Visitors build their own custom
robots out of Legos and other
component systems. The test track
itself will be composed of modular
tiles of uniform dimension.

   DISCOVERY CENTER AT WATER’S EDGE   LOOKBOOK: CASE FOR SUPPORT   PAGE 10
Exhibit Concepts
    PANDEMIC RESPONSE TEAM
    This multimedia interactive challenges multiple
    users to work together to contain a pandemic.
    Players assume command of a particular country’s
    coordinated response to the developing crisis.                                                                                            sketch: proposed multimedia interactive from above

       inspiration: Pandemic video game on Steam

ISSUED FOR                                                                                                                                             APPROVAL                                                            NO.
                                             Approval of the information presented indicates that the LHC is directing Quatrefoil to proceed. In
Master Plan -WIP                             the case of “Approved as Noted”, notes must also be clearly written and provide specific direction.                      sketch: proposed multimedia interactive from above
                                                                                                                                                                    Approved
                                             Additional comment pages can be attached but these must contain a direct reference to this page.
                                             Information that is not approved must be specifically identified as “Not Approved”, otherwise the                      Approved as Noted                                            2
                                             information shall be considered approved. Note that changes requested by the LHC that imply
                                             or result in a change to approved work may result in additional charges to the LHC and schedule
                                                                                                                                                                    Not Approved
                                             delays. An approval box must be checked and initialed.                                                                                                       June 12, 2019

     DISCOVERY CENTER AT WATER’S EDGE                                                                                                        LOOKBOOK: CASE FOR SUPPORT                                                              PAGE 11
Exhibit Concepts
                 CHEM/BIO

                    Sniffer Dogs

                     Use your nose!
                    Visitors trade places with their dogs in VR to locate a lost
EM/BIO
M/BIO               set of keys in long grass. Using human sight, the keys prove

                     Visitors trade places with
                    exceedingly difficult to locate. Switching to dogs eye view
                    reduces the visitor’s ability to distinguish color, but a new
                     their dogs in virtual reality
                    sensory world of smell opens up.
niffer
ffer Dogs Dogs to locate a lost set of keys.
 s in VR to locate a lost
                     Using
man sight, the keysThe
                                     human sight, the keys
                           VR equipment begins subtly emitting fragrances in stereo
                       prove
sitors trade places
 ors trade
 ching  to dogsplacesprove
                         with
                 eye(i.e.,
                      view
                                     difficult
                            with their
                                  their
                                         dogs in VR to
                                        dogs in VR to          locate.
                                                         to locate
                                                             locate
                                                                      a lost
                                                                       a lost
                            lavender to simulate the human’s lavender hand lotion                    inspiration: Dogs! A Science Tail exhibit
 t of keys in longSwitching
                       grass. Using human      to     dogs-eye
                                                     sight,   the keys prove   view
of  keys
 guish    in long
        color,      grass.
                     newhasUsing
               but athat                 human
                                 transferred        sight,
                                               to the  keys). the  keys
                                                                Users  thenprove
                                                                              use their inherent
 ceedingly difficult
eedingly difficult   opens to locate.
                        to locate.
                    sniffing          up
                                instinct      a new
                                         Switching
                                        Switching
                                         to locate
                                                       to dogs
                                                       tokeys
                                                     the   dogssensory
                                                                   eye view
                                                                   eyegrass
                                                                in the    viewmuch faster
 duces the visitor’s
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                     world.
                    than
                          ability   toThe
                             they could
                        ability
                                                 VR
                                       distinguish
                                          by sight
                                   to distinguish
                                                         equipment
                                                       color,
                                                     alone.
                                                                 but a new
                                                       color, but a new
mitting  world of emits
 nsory fragrances    smell
                      in stereoopens fragrances.
                                       up.                        Users then
sory world of smell opens up.
an’s lavender handuse  lotion their         sniffing instinct to
                                        inspiration: Dogs! A Science Tail exhibit

                     locate
 sers then use their inherent
he VR equipment         begins subtly theemitting
                                               keys.fragrances in stereo
nVR
  theequipment    begins subtly emitting fragrances in stereo
      grass much faster
 e., lavender to simulate the human’s lavender hand lotion                                inspiration: Dogs! A Science Tail exhibit
  lavender to simulate the human’s lavender hand lotion                                    inspiration: Dogs! A Science Tail exhibit
 at has transferred to the keys). Users then use their inherent
  has transferred to the keys). Users then use their inherent
 iffing instinct to locate the keys in the grass much faster
fing   instinct to locate the keys in the grass much faster
 an they could by sight alone.
n they could by sight alone.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     inspiration: dog vs. human scent tracking                 inspiration: FEELREAL VR olfactory mask

                                                                                                                                                             inspiration: dog vs. human scent tracking                         inspiration: FEELREAL VR olfactory mask

                                                                                                     inspiration: dog vs. human sight

                                                               PROJECT TITLE                                                 ISSUED FOR                                                                                                                                                             APPROVAL                                                                           NO.
                                                               APG Discovery Center                                          Master Plan -WIP
                                                                                                                                                                                              Approval of the information presented indicates that the LHC is directing Quatrefoil to proceed. In
                                                                                                                                                                                              the case of “Approved as Noted”, notes must also be clearly written and provide specific direction.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     inspiration: dog vs. human scent tracking                   Approved
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    inspiration: FEELREAL VR olfactory mask
                                                                                                                                                                                              Additional comment pages can be attached but these must contain a direct reference to this page.
                                                               SHEET TITLE                                                                                                                    Information that is not approved must be specifically identified as “Not Approved”, otherwise the                  Approved as Noted                                                       6
                        DISCOVERY     CENTER ATChem/Bio:
                               inspiration: dog vs. human
                                                          WATER’S
                                                          sight
                                                                  EDGE
                                                                Sniffer Dogs                                                                                                               LOOKBOOK: CASE FOR SUPPORTinspiration: dog vs. human scent tracking
                                                                                                                                                                                              information shall be considered approved. Note that changes requested by the LHC that imply
                                                                                                                                                                                              or result in a change to approved work may result in additional charges to the LHC and schedule                                   inspiration: FEELREAL VR olfactory mask               PAGE 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Not Approved
                                                                                                                                                                                              delays. An approval box must be checked and initialed.                                                                                                                  June 12, 2019
 PROJECT TITLE                                          ISSUED FOR                                                                                                                                               APPROVAL                                                                                           NO.
                                                                                                     Approval of the information presented indicates that the LHC is directing Quatrefoil to proceed. In
Exhibit Concepts
   Discovering the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
   This exhibit will highlight issues facing the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This relief map will
   use augmented reality visualization to show how the runoff in the watershed impacts the
   Chesapeake Bay. Visualizations of these changes and their effect and encroachment on
   the bay can be manipulated by visitors using a laser light technology created by TopoBox.

                                                                                                           Photo Credit: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Photo Credit: “Reactive Digital Systems”

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Exhibit Concepts
Visible Vehicle Display
This display gives the visitor an understanding of the
thought, research, and testing that goes into making a
vehicle. Components are broken down and suspended
to reveal their assembly.

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Exhibit Concepts
                           CYBER INTERFACE

FACE                Mind   Race
                       Mind Race

                               Visitors use the power of concentration to push their horse

                    Visitors             use
                                to the finish line. the    power
                                                    Using headgear with embedded neural

                    of concentration                         to push
                                sensors, users can race their friends in a twist on the classic
                                carnival game. A clock records the fastest times, so single
                    their
ower of concentration    to pushhorse
                                   their horse to the finish
                                users can race against themselves if they so choose.
                    line. Using headgear with
Using headgear with embedded neural
n race their friends in a twist on the classic
                    embedded neural sensors,
 clock records the fastest times, so single
gainst themselves ifusers           can race their
                      they so choose.
                    friends in a twist on the
                    classic carnival game.

                                                                                                                                                 inspiration: carnival horse race

                                                                                           inspiration: carnival horse race

                                                                                                                                                 inspiration: neural mesh                                                                                                  inspiration: Mindball exhibit

                                                                    PROJECT TITLE                                             ISSUED FOR                                                                                                                                              APPROVAL                                    NO.
                      DISCOVERY CENTER AT WATER’S EDGE
                                                APG Discovery Center                                                          Master Plan -WIP             LOOKBOOK:    CASE FOR SUPPORT
                                                                                                                                                                  Approval of the information presented indicates that the LHC is directing Quatrefoil to proceed. In
                                                                                                                                                                  the case of “Approved as Noted”, notes must also be clearly written and provide specific direction.                               Approved            PAGE 15
                                                                                                                                                                             Additional comment pages can be attached but these must contain a direct reference to this page.
                                                                    SHEET TITLE
                                                                                           inspiration: neural mesh                                                                                      inspiration: Mindball exhibit
                                                                                                                                                                             Information that is not approved must be specifically identified as “Not Approved”, otherwise the                      Approved as Noted                   7
                                                                    Cyber Interface: One-Way
                                                                                                                                                                             information shall be considered approved. Note that changes requested by the LHC that imply
                                                                                                                                                                             or result in a change to approved work may result in additional charges to the LHC and schedule
                                                                                                                                                                             delays. An approval box must be checked and initialed.                                                                 Not Approved
Exhibit Concepts
CYBER INTERFACE

 Prosthetics
     PROSTHETICS
 Visitors use the power of concentration to move a
     AND
 mechanical arm. The3D      PRINTING
                    complexity of the movement depends
 on the available technology.

      3D printing has
      revolutionized medical
      treatment for wounded
      soldiers and is one of the
      many applications for 3D
      printing. Researchers and
      engineers at APG have
      been studying 3D printing
      since the 1980s and are                                     inspiration: Johns Hopkins cyber prosthesis                                                                                 inspiration: MIT brain-controlled robot
      pioneers in its use for
      solving many production
      challenges for the military
      and the civilian sector.
      This exhibit interactively
      explores the role of 3D
      printing in the medical
      field and beyond.

                                                                                                                                                                                              inspiration: MIT brain-controlled robot

                                   PROJECT TITLE                                  ISSUED FOR                                                                                                                          APPROVAL                                              NO.
                                   APG Discovery Center                           Master Plan -WIP
                                                                                                                Approval of the information presented indicates that the LHC is directing Quatrefoil to proceed. In
                                                                                                                the case of “Approved as Noted”, notes must also be clearly written and provide specific direction.                     Approved
       DISCOVERY CENTER AT WATER’S EDGE                                                                           LOOKBOOK: CASE FOR SUPPORT
                                                                                                                Additional comment pages can be attached but these must contain a direct reference to this page.                                                             PAGE 16
                                   SHEET TITLE                                                                  Information that is not approved must be specifically identified as “Not Approved”, otherwise the                       Approved as Noted                     8
                                   Cyber Interface: Prosthetics
                                                                                                                information shall be considered approved. Note that changes requested by the LHC that imply
                                                                                                                or result in a change to approved work may result in additional charges to the LHC and schedule
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Not Approved
                                                                                                                delays. An approval box must be checked and initialed.                                                                                      June 12, 2019
COMPUTING
ions             Exhibit Concepts
a highly detailed predictive simulation
       Predictive Simulations
                 PREDICTIVE SIMULATIONS
ects on an armored vehicle. The user
tion inVisitors
        three dimensions   andawith
                use VR explore  highly detailed predictive simulation
                   Visitors use virtual reality to explore a highly
d down.
     of aVisual information
          test explosion’s   readouts
                           effects on an armored vehicle. The user
     sketch: VRdetailed
                    tethering predictive simulation of a test
the moment    to moment
      can explore            details ofin three dimensions and with
                     the simulation
                   explosion’s            effects on an armored vehicle.
g force, pressure,   rate of expansion,
      time         Visual information
            dramtically   slowed   down.                and narration
                                            Visual information   readouts    explain the
s howand           details
       the materials
            narration  and       ofmoment
                             structure
                        explain the   force,topressure,
                                                   moment detailsrate
                                                                    of    of expansion,
spondthein order totemperature,
           explosion,protect  potential
                       including               as well
                                   force, pressure,   rate ofas   how the materials
                                                             expansion,
      temperature, and      structure
                       as well                 of theandvehicle
                                as how the materials         structure ideally responds                                                                                         sketch: proposed VR experience
                   in ideally
      of the vehicle   order       to protect
                               respond                  occupants.
                                          in order to protect potential
       occupants.

                                                                           sketch: VR tethering

                                                                                                               sketch: VR tethering

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 sketch: proposed VR experience

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  sketch: proposed VR experience

                    sketch: VR tethering                                                                                                                       inspiration: APG predictive simulation
OR                  DISCOVERY CENTER AT WATER’S EDGE                                                                                    LOOKBOOK: CASE FOR SUPPORT                APPROVAL                                                                                         PAGENO.
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                                                                                  sketch: VR tethering
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Exhibit Concepts
Power and energy
Battery power is everywhere – in our phones, cars, remote
controls, and while batteries have a long, fascinating history,
they have an even more important future. They will play a role
in addressing some of the biggest technological challenges
we face in energy, environment, transportation, and defense.
Because batteries involve both physics and chemistry
principles and are ubiquitous in daily life, they are excellent
teaching tools that lend themselves to interactive science
experiences. This exhibit explores battery technology past,
present, and future, and involves students in critical thinking
about global challenges that technology can help solve.

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Outdoor activities
                                                                Science-focused
                                                                mini golf course with
                                                                technology challenges
                                                                built into the design.
                                                                Modeled after Ithaca
                                                                Science Center outdoor
                                                                golf course. A source of
                                                                operational income.

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Outdoor activities

“Destination” playground. Science activities
embedded into the facility, which is open to the
public. Adjacent to a large patio, benches, and
nestled among mature trees.

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Technology Heritage

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Schedule, Milestones, & Budget
                                                                                                              Contributed: Government,
                                                                                                              corporate, philanthropic
                                                                                                              sources. Donors share our vision
                                                                                                              for the community and want to
                                                                                                              invest.

                                                                                                #2            Earned: Programmatic funds,
                                                                                            ign               such as Magic of Science
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                                                                                      Cam                     Festival, science fair, teacher
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                                                                              pit                             training, afterschool programs,
                                                                           Ca                                 program sponsorships,
                                                                                                              merchandise, conferences.
                                                             n   #1
                                                         aig                                                  Operational: This includes
                                                      mp                                                      admission fees, facility rentals,
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                                             it                                                               mini golf fees, and is connected
                                            p
                                         Ca                                                                   to having an operating discovery
                                                                                                              center.
                                                                                                              Capital Campaign: specific to
                                                                                                              the construction and build out
                                                                                                              of the small regional science
                                                                                                              center and construction of the
                                                                                                              permanent discovery center

                             “Preview”            Operational                           Growth in    Construction
                              Center                Small                             programs and   of permanent
                               opens.               Center                             admissions        center

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Membership &
   Community Involvement
MULTI-YEAR PLEDGES IN SUPPORT OF THE DISCOVERY CENTER AT WATER’S EDGE

SIGNIFICANT PAST SUPPORT

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Campaign Goals
       1		 Creating inspiring exhibits and learning spaces
                        •    5,000 SF of indoor science and technology play
                        •    Collection of historical science artifacts
                        •    Outdoor public playground with science activities
                        •    Science-focused mini golf course and waterfront classroom

       2 		 Expanding our community reach
                     •       Launch and sustain year-round “Magic of Science” campaign
                     •       Expand volunteer base and opportunities
                     •       Launching membership campaign
                     •       Exhibits at Maryland and Chesapeake House
       3 		 Building for the future
                    •        Establish endowment for future growth and special programs

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Gifts and pledges
     Gift Range              Estimated   Total in Range      Three-year pledge         Pledges may be paid over a period of
                                                                                       up to three years, if needed, for gifts
     $300,000                       1     $300,000              $100,000/year
                                                                                       over $50,000. You may choose to
     $100,000                      4      $400,000              $33,333/year           use your gift to name a space, honor
                                                                                       a loved one, or recognize a business.
      $75,000                      8      $600,000              $25,000/year

       50,000                      10     $500,000              $16,666/year

      $25,000                      20     $500,000

      $10,000                      30     $300,000

       $5,000                      50     $250,000

       $1,000                      150     $150,000

                                         $3,000,000

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Named Spaces

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Wall of Inaugural Members
An opportunity for
community members to
engage early. Permanent
exhibit could be moved
to permanent discovery
center.

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Event Sponsorship

                                              Magic of Science Classic Car Show coming October 23, 2021!

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Board Members & Advisors
 Executive Committee                                                           Board Advisors:
   President: Charles J. Nietubicz, Energetics Technology Center, Inc.          Alena Calm, U.S. Army
   Vice President: Monica Worrell, APG Federal Credit Union                     Jeff Foulk, SURVICE Engineering
   Treasurer: Jeffrey Hacala, Management and Financial Consultant               Jim Foulk, Water’s Edge Events Center
   Secretary: Sue Manning, Freedom Federal Credit Union                         Phyllis Grover, City of Aberdeen
                                                                                Amy Jahnigen
 Board Members:                                                                 Barbara Kolch, recording secretary
  Warline Bryant, BHL Group                                                     Robert Andrews, Harford County Government
  Quynh Budzynski, Blind Industries and Services of Maryland                    Rob Lieb, Senior Science Society
  Jim Byrnes, JRAD                                                              David Lockhart, Boeing
  Robert Kavetsky, Energetics Technology Center, Inc                            Eric McLauchlin, Shaffer, McLauchlin & Stover, LLC
  John Landbeck, Retired                                                        Tim McNamara, retired
  Angela Sheldon, TribalCo                                                      Bill Montgomery, Booz Allen, AFCEA
                                                                                Barney, Michel, president emeritus
 Consultants:                                                                   Becca Nappi, US Army
   Architectural Design Works, Inc., adwarchitectsonline.com                    Peter Plostins, retired
   Profile Partners LLC, profilellc.com                                         Margaret Ruth, Balsamo, Stewart, Lutters & Ruth
   Quatrefoil Associates, quatrefoil.com                                        Tom Sadowski, University of Maryland System
                                                                                Matthew White, PhD
 Contact us:
 • Web: http://apgdiscovery.com
 • Email: info@apgdiscovery.com
 • Phone: 410-417-7116
 • Mailing Address: 2021-D Pulaski Highway, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
 • Future Site: 4505 Pulaski Highway, Belcamp, MD 21017

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