Arizona Science Center
Alan Menconi has extensive experience in technology and facilities management within the Arizona Science Center, serving in various leadership roles since 2001. From 2001 to 2009, Alan held positions including Guest Experience Manager and Exhibits Operations Manager, along with responsibilities as Exhibit Mechanic/Electronics Technician. Since April 2009, Alan has advanced to Director of Technology Projects, Director of Facilities, Senior Facilities Manager, and Senior Building Manager, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing the operational and technological aspects of the organization.
Arizona Science Center
Arizona Science Center has a rich history of exploration, innovation and collaboration. Beginning as a community project of The Junior League of Phoenix in 1980, the Center has established itself as a major institution of learning for families, teachers and students and other guests. Over three decades, with substantial help from the citizens of Phoenix and years of focused content and program development, the Center has grown to serve over a half million guests annually, of which nearly 140,000 are school children. The continued growth of the Center and its close connection with the Arizona community provides a unique experience for everyone it reaches. Using an informal, hands-on approach to science exploration and inspiration the Center has more than 164,000 square-feet of space, of which 98,000 is dedicated to the exploration of our guests. Additional learning opportunities and services include outreach programs, focused field trips, camps, classes, to-the-moon and beyond presentation in the Dorrance Planetarium, immersive shows in the 5-story Irene P. Flinn Theater and featured exhibitions.