Arizona Science Center
Lauren Pool, MA has a diverse work history. Lauren recently served as the Interim Sr. Vice President of Engagement at the Arizona Science Center, where they have been in a leadership role since August 2023. Prior to that, they were the Public Programs Manager at the same organization starting in October 2022. Lauren also has experience as a Library Supervisor at the Maricopa County Library District from May 2022 to October 2022. Before that, they worked as a Librarian at the Fountain Hills Branch Library from December 2021 to July 2022. Lauren also gained experience as a User Experience Intern at the University of Arizona from August 2021 to December 2021. Additionally, they served as a Program Coordinator at the Arizona Science Center from October 2020 to December 2021.
Lauren Pool, MA, has completed their education at two universities. From 2012 to 2014, they attended Arizona State University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a focus on Anthropology. Following this, they pursued further education at the University of Arizona, completing their Masters of Library Science and Information degree. The exact dates of their enrollment at the University of Arizona are not provided, but it can be inferred that they completed this degree before 2021.
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.