Cox Science Center and Aquarium
Debra Samuels is an accomplished professional in marine science and education, currently serving as the Science Program Leader at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium since 2021. With a background in developing impactful programs on marine wildlife and sustainability, Debra engages with thought leaders and collaborates with educators to implement conservation strategies for a diverse audience. Previous roles include Environmental Outreach Coordinator at Florida Fishing Academy, where Debra created virtual educational programs, and Guest Engagement Educator at Audubon Nature Institute, where interactive programming was developed for guests. Debra's early career includes significant contributions in various aquarium settings and a degree in Marine Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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Cox Science Center and Aquarium
The mission of the Cox Science Center & Aquarium is to “open every mind to science.” The Center features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000-gallon fresh and saltwater aquarium, a digital planetarium, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” 18-hole conservation-themed Mini Golf Course and quarter mile long outdoor science trail. One of the newest additions include a $2.5 million permanent exhibit, “Journey Through the Human Brain” and features the most advanced neuroscience research and technology in the world. In the spring of 2020, the facility added the Cox Amphitheater to its backyard Science Trail, which features daily live science shows, trivia sessions, and concerts. Guests bring picnic blankets and socially distance themselves in the grass field while being educated and entertained. The Center is not only active in West Palm Beach, but also operates a Jupiter outpost, STEM Studio in Downtown Abacoa. STEM Studio is a collaborative space that offers after school programming, weekend workshops, camps and more.