Astronaut David Wolf

Dr. David tells you how he will bring real-world experience of space and innovative science to millions of children and their families.

The world’s largest children’s museum is over the moon about its first Extraordinary Scientist-in-Residence – former astronaut Dr. David Wolf.  Adding to the excitement is the announcement of a new partnership with Purdue University and future programs and exhibits that will be developed, which will focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) principles as well as space exploration, the International Space Station, the Shuttle program and experiments in zero gravity featuring the work of Indiana astronauts and Purdue University, Dr. Wolf's alma mater.

The new Extraordinary Scientist-in-Residence at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis will bring the real-world experience of space and innovative science to millions of children and their families. “

In addition to exploring space, Wolf is also a medical doctor, electrical engineer, and inventor who has received 17 U.S. Patents, published over 40 technical publications and received over 20 NASA Space Act Awards. His rich and versatile expertise will complement that of the museum staff and partners as they develop a range of new museum programs designed to stimulate youth to discover their passions, and have fun in the process.

Already home to the nation’s only biotechnology laboratory created especially for children and families, The Children’s Museum will capture the intrigue of space and STEM-based learning first-hand.  Families and children will be able to conduct hands-on science experiments and develop critical problem-solving skills modeled after experiments completed on the International Space Station.  New programs dealing with cell growth, electronics, the impact of zero gravity and how GPS navigation works will be relevant to our changing world while piquing fascination in the naturally curious minds of the children and families who visit the museum.