Foundations - The Franklin Institute

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The
Franklin
Institute
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table of contents
E x ecu t i v e M ess age
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L ay ing the Fou n dation for the F u t u r e
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Inspir e Science Exceeds C a m pa ign Goa l
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A Bol d N e w St r at egic Pl a n 20
Innovative Progr amming at Home & Abroad
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A n I n v estm en t i n E x h i bi t ions 30
A T r a di t ion of E xcel l ence 36
f i na Nci a l r ep ort 4 2
201 2 Con t r i bu t ed su pp ort 44
ta b le o f co ntents
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executive message
De a r f r i en ds a n d su pp ort er s :
The intellectual foundations of The Franklin Institute were laid in
1824, when Samuel Vaughan Merrick and William H. Keating
decided to create a place to honor Benjamin Franklin and advance
the usefulness of his inventions. In 1932 the cornerstone of the current
Franklin Institute building was laid at 20th Street and the Benjamin
Franklin Parkway. In the years since, the Institute has expanded and
adapted to fit the needs of the times. In 2012 the Institute laid the
foundation for the future of informal science education, and the
Institute now stands poised for change, ready to open a new chapter
in achieving our mission to inspire a passion for learning about
science and technology.
The changes taking place this year at the Institute build on the long
history of innovation, by Benjamin Franklin and by many others,
that drives science and technology forward, and that drives us to
keep pace. We have recommitted ourselves to find new ways to
communicate with visitors; to provide engaging science education
to all citizens, regardless of means; and to make learning about
science accessible and indispensable in neighborhoods, in classrooms, and in the public square. Progress toward fulfilling this
commitment is made possible by the Institute’s solid foundation
of skill and experience, and supported by incredibly generous
contributions to all our programs and outreach efforts. Our capital
campaign, Inspire Science, exceeded its goal in 2012, raising $65.2
million to invest in the future of science education in the Greater
Philadelphia region and beyond. The Franklin Institute is one of the
best science centers in the United States because of our individual
and collective accomplishments, and our commitment to mission.
2012 was the second best year in the last 20 years because of
performance across the entire Institute. It began with The Franklin
Institute breaking ground on the new Nicholas and Athena
Karabots Pavilion, which will open in June 2014. The new building
provides space in which to house a new cutting-edge exhibit on
neuroscience and the brain, expanded traveling exhibition space,
and more students, teachers, and others who will be served by
the extensive expansion of new spaces for learning experiences.
Paired with the year of physical construction outside was a year
of thinking and planning inside as trustees and staff worked to
create a new strategic plan that will serve the Institute from
2013–2018. The plan is a bold response to the critical need for
science education outside the Institute’s walls. In 2013, the Institute
will begin to transform itself to better connect with its audiences
in the spaces where they live, work, and play. Through innovative
programming, community engagement, and new digital learning
capabilities, the Institute will become the region’s partner for selfdirected science and technology learning.
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F r om o u r s ig n at u r e yo u t h l e a d e r s h i p p r o g r a m ,
Pa rtn er ships for Achie v ing Ca r eer s in Technology
a n d Sci ence , to t h e Ph i l a del ph i a Sci ence F est i va l ,
to Traveling Science Shows in eight east coast states,
the Instit u te ’ s wor k is u n iqu e a n d le a ds the field.
As a testament to the Institute’s position at the forefront of informal science education, and
to the importance of such education to helping prepare science, technology, engineering,
and math (STEM)-literate citizens who can tackle emerging opportunities and challenges,
the Institute won a slate of new federal grant awards in 2012 from highly competitive agencies
including NASA and the National Science Foundation. The range of the Institute’s activities
in 2012 is truly impressive, and includes leading a partnership of peer institutions to develop
innovations in climate change education, expanding successful afterschool STEM education
programs in libraries, and designing and producing state-of-the-art augmented reality
exhibit devices.
Between visits to our historic building on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and a range of
outreach programs, nearly 1.2 million people, including museum visitors, residents of the
Greater Philadelphia region, and students in schools along the east coast, engaged with
creative and exciting science education in 2012. Attendance at the Institute itself was
excellent, with 775,611 visitors in 2012, and 147,897 children visited on school-related field
trips, many at reduced rates or for free. Four exciting special exhibitions anchored 2012:
Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs, Design Zone, Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times,
and Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. They appealed to audiences young and old, and invited
visitors to see the connections among science, history, religion, and everyday life.
The foundations the Institute laid in 2012 will support innovative programs
and initiatives that make use of our strengths to open new doors and to
foster a greater engagement with science and technology.
The essential knowledge, skills, and wonder that a strong background in science makes
possible must be available to everyone. These are connections and experiences that The
Franklin Institute has provided for 188 years; they are necessary to the health of our nation,
and to our understanding of our world. Thanks to your support the Institute has made great
strides toward an expanded vision in 2012, and with your continued generosity we will pursue
this vision and make it a reality.
Warmest regards,
Marsha R. Perelman
Chair, Board of Trustees
Dennis M. Wint
President and CEO
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Laying the
Foundation
for the Future
On A pr il 5 The Fr a n k lin Instit u te
c e l e b r at e d t h e g r o u n d b r e a k i n g
Of their incredibly generous
of the Nicholas and Athena Karabots
g i f t to t he I n s t it ute —t he
Pavilion w ith a cer emon y that was
largest private contribution
l i t er a l ly e x plosi v e .
in its history—the Karabotses
Thanks to the gift of $10 million by Nicholas and Athena Karabots
and the Karabots Foundation to the Inspire Science campaign
in October 2011, the groundbreaking began construction of
the 53,000-square-foot addition on the Institute’s south side
adjacent to the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial. Scheduled
to open in June 2014, the three floors of the Nicholas and
Athena Karabots Pavilion will contain a new exhibit, Your Brain,
a climate-controlled special exhibit gallery, and a STEM
education center that will provide much needed space for
programs for students and youth.
At the groundbreaking ceremony, a robot built and controlled
by students from the Partnerships for Achieving Careers in
Technology and Science (PACTS) program drove a lit candle
across the stage and set in motion a fiery chain reaction along
an arch of hydrogen-filled balloons. Smoke from another
reaction involving liquid nitrogen parted to reveal an image
depicting the Institute’s future exhibit projected on the wall of
Franklin Hall, and colorful confetti streamed from the ceiling
as Ben’s statue and the crowd of invited guests looked on.
said, “hopefully others will,
as well, not forget where they
came from and extend their
h a nd by work i ng w it h or
developing programs that
encourage our youth, from
various walks of life, to apply
their energies to what might
otherwise have been for them,
whether educated or uneducated, unrecognized goals.”
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Leading the Way with
Augmented Reality
Encountering a scientific phenomenon in an exhibit involves
both experiential and interpretive engagement. The
experiential part is easy—hands-on fun! The interpretive
part often takes deeper thinking or even explanation from
someone more knowledgeable in order to understand the
science. Might there be a way to use technology to help
more learners integrate the two? In 2008, with support
from a grant from the National Science Foundation, the
Augmented Reality for Interpretive and Experiential Learning
(ARIEL) project was launched to answer this question.
The nichol as a nd
at h e n a K a r a b o t s
Pav i l ion w i l l not on ly
e x pa n d e x h i bi t ion space a n d
a dd a n el e v en t h cor e e x h i bi t,
i t w i l l a l so e x pa n d cl a ssro om
space for bot h you t h a n d a du lt
educ at ion .
Your Brain will be twice as large as other core exhibits,
and will be complemented by a neuroscience curriculum
designed in partnership with researchers at the University
of Pennsylvania that has already begun to be taught in
Philadelphia high school classrooms.
Construction highlights in 2012 include building the
emergency stair tower for the new wing, reconfiguring
garage egress, and excavation of the Nicholas and Athena
Karabots Pavilion site, among other less glamorous utility and
demolition work. As Skanska USA, the project contractor,
proceeds, the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion will
take shape facing Race Street, with connection to Franklin
Hall scheduled for late summer 2013. The street-facing side
of the Karabots Pavilion will have an art installation called
a “shimmer wall,” designed by internationally known artist
Ned Kahn. The shimmer wall consists of 4” x 4” squares of
aluminum that move independently, allowing passersby
to “see” the wind.
The Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion will be
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design) Certified Silver, ensuring that The Franklin
Institute remains a responsible steward of the
environment by reducing energ y usage and
saving operational costs each year.
The addition also makes Sir Isaac’s Loft and the Franklin
Foodworks restaurant more accessible, and construction
of a new loading dock means that traveling exhibit installation will not interrupt visitors as artifacts are transported
to the exhibition galleries. Finally, the building will change
the visitor experience by making it possible to navigate
across the building without changing elevator banks—a
big improvement!
Augmented reality technology combines digital and physical
objects in response to real-time manipulation by visitors.
For example, a stream of air that supports a floating ball
demonstrates the Bernoulli Principle of fluid dynamics. Using
augmented reality technology, the variable air pressure zones
are made visible on a video screen as the visitor manipulates
the ball in the airstream, helping the visitor make sense of
the phenomenon. (Visit www.fi.edu/ariel to see videos of
such devices.) Working with researchers from the University
of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, the ARIEL
project team studied the learning impact of using augmented
hands-on devices. More than 600 middle school students
have participated in the research to determine how technologically enhanced devices may transform the future of
informal science exhibit design.
During 2012, the ARIEL project gained widespread attention
for both its augmented devices and its learning research.
When science museum professionals gathered at the
Association of Science-Technology Centers conference,
everyone wanted to see the five ARIEL devices in the exhibit
hall. Two leading educational research journals published
ARIEL research findings and several major international
conferences featured presentations of the work.
Perhaps the most exciting ARIEL development
during 2012 was the release of a software package
that other exhibit developers can use to add digital
augmentations to their own devices.
The ARIEL Builder toolkit is an open source software package
available for download through the Institute’s website.
Through the ARIEL project, The Franklin Institute is leading
the field of informal science exhibit development, imagining
innovative new ways to use technology to engage learners
and transform the future of science exhibits.
Increasing
Accessibility
T h e F r a n k l i n I nst i t u t e ’ s m ission
to inspir e a passion for le a r n ing
a bout science a nd technology
e x t e n ds to e v e ryon e .
Physical accessibility is important, and the Institute already
provides wheelchair ramps and alternative ways in which
visitors can navigate the building. Providing full accessibility,
however, involves thinking about more than just the physical
aspects of the Institute. All people, regardless of their abilities,
should be able to participate in the museum experience.
With Dr. Fern Silverman of Temple University, Franklin Institute
Senior Exhibit Designer Brad Bartley co-authored an article
in The International Journal of the Inclusive Museum with
occupational therapists and museum staff from Philadelphia,
Chicago, and Boston. The paper examines successful
therapist/museum partnerships, models for inclusive
programming and exhibit design, and specialized training for
museum floor staff. The Institute will continue the important
work of examining and increasing accessibility as it strives
to welcome all visitors, and to provide everyone with a
meaningful and positive experience.
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Hawk Drama!
For the fourth consecutive year, a
pair of red-tailed hawks made their
home in a nest they constructed on
a ledge on the Institute’s north side.
Giving Back
institute supporters
Roger a nd Louisa Egleston
When Roger Egleston came to pick up his granddaughter
from a school field trip at the Institute in 2009, it was
surprisingly the first time he had been inside the museum.
He was impressed not just by the activities and exhibits,
but also by the numerous schoolchildren enjoying everything and learning at the same time. He decided to sign
up for a membership on the spot, and specifically wanted
to give back to help even more kids access all that the
Institute has to offer. Since then, the Eglestons have become
frequent visitors to the Institute, and generous members
of The Benefactor Society and the Benjamin Franklin Legacy
Society. Louisa especially enjoys visiting with their grandchildren, who love to ride the SkyBike. The Eglestons also
enjoy all the special exhibits, particularly the recent Titanic:
The Artifact Exhibition.
A Professional Engineer by education and application, Roger
most recently worked as Director of the International Division
of Johnson Controls. He says, “The Institute is doing a great
job teaching kids about technology, which is very important
from a management standpoint. The educational work is why
we got involved and why we continue to increase our support.”
It is donors like the Eglestons who make it possible
for the Institute to continue to reach as many
people as possible with engaging, creative science
and technology education.
They raised another family of three chicks to the delight of
amateur viewers and professional researchers alike, as
thousands watched via live streaming video from a webcam
strategically placed to provide a rare glimpse inside the nest.
Then, in April, disaster struck. The male hawk, or tiercel,
collided with a truck and was killed while hunting near the
Schuylkill Expressway.
At a critical point in her hungry eyasses’ lives, suddenly missing
her mate, what would the formel do? Hawk watchers feared
for the family. The Institute provided supplementary feeding
until, in an unusual turn of events, the female hawk allowed
a new male to help her raise her eyasses. Since red-tailed
hawks are monogamous, the appearance and quick acceptance of this new tiercel was an unexpected lifeline. Count
on the Institute’s webcam and Philadelphia’s community of
“hawkaholics” for updates on the hawk family next year.
PACTS Goes
to Capitol Hill
The PACTS program completed its 19th year in 2012, and
engaged 125 students in afterschool, weekend, and summer
activities in robotics, architecture, environmental studies,
and other scientific pursuits. In the past two years, 100
percent of the program’s participants have graduated from
high school, a particularly important achievement given
the School District of Philadelphia’s graduation rate of only
61 percent. In addition to STEM disciplines, PACTS students
learn presentation skills and receive mentoring to help
prepare them for future study. All graduating seniors in 2012
are currently attending college, including Temple University, University of the Sciences, Community College of
Philadelphia, Eastern Mennonite University, and Penn State
University, and the majority are studying STEM disciplines.
In June 2012 PACTS students Chase Roberts and Maya
Patton joined students from the Camden Aquarium Urban
Science Enrichment Program on a trip to Capitol Hill to meet
with US Senators and Representatives. The group met with
Representative Chaka Fattah, and with staffers from Senator
Pat Toomey’s and Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr.’s offices. They
also met with New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg and
Representative Robert Andrews, as well as with staff from
the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. Students
helped to inform their representatives of the importance
of youth programs, especially for inner city students who
often do not have the same opportunities suburban students
may receive. The trip was also used as a chance to discuss
the importance of supporting agencies such as the National
Science Foundation, NASA, and the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration, which offer a broad range of
STEM educational resources for programs like PACTS.
In addition to her trip to DC, Maya Patton presented at two
sessions at the Association of Science-Technology Centers
annual conference in October in Columbus, Ohio. In a Youth
Program Network Workshop, Maya ran two icebreakers
with 20 adults and sat on a panel with students from the
New Jersey Academy of Aquatic Sciences and California
Academy of Sciences. The participants were able to ask the
students about the programs they participate in as well
as the impact the programs have had on their lives. At
another session, Maya demonstrated some of the handson activities students explore through PACTS, helping
attendees from across the country think about how they
might use similar approaches in their own programs.
Legacy of
Science Publishing
The Journal of The Franklin Institute is the second oldest
peer-reviewed scientific journal in the nation, and has been
in continuous publication since 1826. In the past it was one
of the most prestigious places to publish major scientific
findings, and included articles by such luminaries as Albert
Einstein, Thomas Edison, and Edwin Hubble. In its current
incarnation, the Journal focuses on engineering and applied
mathematics, and its impact factor—a measure reflecting
its importance in the field—has grown rapidly.
In the coming years, staff of the Journal will
look toward new ideas, especially in the field
of digital technology, expanding the Journal’s
readership into the future.
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inspire Science
Exceeds Campaign Goal
W hen the Fr a nk lin Institute first a nnounced the
begi n n i ng of t h e I nspi r e S ci e nce c a m pa ign a n d i t s $ 6 0
million goa l in 2007, the r esponse from the commu n it y
wa s ph enom ena l .
After a strong start, however, the campaign faced an uphill climb during the worst recession since
the Great Depression. So it was with great pleasure that the Institute was able to announce at
the end of 2012 that the campaign had exceeded its revised fundraising goal of $64.7 million,
raising a total of $65.2 million in funds to expand both the Institute’s building and programming
to reach a broader audience throughout Greater Philadelphia and beyond.
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The success of the Inspire Science
c a m pa ign i s t h a n k s to t h e e normous generosity of the Institute’s
partners, donors, and friends, all
o f w h o m p r ov i d e d m u c h n e e d e d
contributions at critical moments.
One especially important moment in 2012 was an incredibly
generous gift to fund the Your Brain exhibit from Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. With this gift, Teva continues the great
tradition of support for The Franklin Institute established by
Cephalon, Inc., which was acquired by Teva Pharmaceuticals
in October 2011. Your Brain, presented by Teva Pharmaceuticals
USA, Inc., will be housed in the Frank Baldino, Jr. Gallery,
named for Cephalon’s late founder.
Of course the campaign received an enormous
boost from the landmark gift by Nicholas and
Athena Karabots of $10 million in 2011.
The largest individual or private gift in the Institute’s history,
this unprecedented contribution made it possible to begin
construction on the building addition. The legacy of the
Karabotses’ gift will be the creation of even more vital
learning opportunities that will change lives and shape
the next generation.
Another remarkable gift in 2012 helped propel the campaign
to completion: The William Penn Foundation made a grant
of $2 million to fund the installation of an advanced climate
control system. The new system will allow the Institute to
publicly display rare and fragile artifacts, placing the museum
at the forefront of the exhibition field, and maintaining
Philadelphia’s status as a cultural destination and a vibrant
hub of innovation.
As the campaign was tantalizingly close to reaching its
goal, The Pew Charitable Trusts, a longtime supporter,
reached out with a challenge: if the Institute could raise
$2 million in new gifts, Pew would commit another $500,000
in addition to its already significant campaign contributions.
The Pew challenge helped to galvanize the Institute’s
community of supporters, and the campaign met the
challenge within the year.
Chair of the Inspire Science campaign, Don
Callaghan, notes: “The community of supporters
who made the campaign a success is tr uly
extraordinary. This new space at the Institute
will make so much possible for the students,
families, and adults the Institute serves. Thanks
to the improvements funded by Inspire Science
the Institute will continue to lead the nation’s
science centers, and will accelerate its mission. The
campaign’s success is a major step forward for
the Institute and for informal science education
in Greater Philadelphia. I am proud to have been
asked to lead this campaign. It was a great honor,
but the success is largely due to the Institute’s superb
staff and the long-standing financial response of
our Board and the philanthropic community. My
thanks to everyone who made this happen.”
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Philadelphia Science
Festival Draws
Record Crowds
This ten-day, communit y-w ide
c e l e b r at io n o f s c i e n c e a n d
i m agi nat ion r et u r n ed for a
secon d y e a r i n 201 2 .
The Philadelphia Science Festival draws together diverse
organizations from throughout the region, helping to bring
science to individuals and families from every walk of life.
In all, 120 organizations joined with the Institute in 2012 in
a far-reaching effort to merge science, culture, and the arts
through 111 events, the majority of which were free of charge.
Approximately 100,000 people were involved
in Festival activ ities , including 25 , 0 0 0 who
came to Logan Circle for the w ildly popular
Science Car nival.
In a surprise announcement at the Carnival, The Dow Chemical
Company renewed its lead sponsorship of the Festival for a
third year, and offered a 1:1 challenge grant that, if achieved,
would double Dow’s support. The Franklin Institute is grateful
to Dow for its generous support and leadership, as well as for
the support of many other corporate sponsors and volunteers
who made the Festival such a great success.
New STEM Learning
Programs Take Root
STE M Schol a r s—Y e a r T wo
The Franklin Institute’s suite of STEM education programs
is made up of several distinct but aligned parts, including
PACTS, SLA’s Wednesdays@TheFranklin, and STEM
Scholars, which entered its second year of providing science
enrichment for high-achieving students from underserved
schools. The program will add a third cohort in 2013, and
the juniors will begin college visits and preparation for
college applications. This year, STEM Scholars participated
in activities and lectures at the Philadelphia Science Festival
and Awards Week, and in the Color of Science (p. 27).
Students traveled to the Mütter Museum, the University of
Pennsylvania’s Penn Genome Frontier Institute, The Wistar
Institute, and Drexel Food Science Labs to experience
onsite programming. As the juniors progress into their third
year of STEM Scholars, they will begin to focus on the specific
STEM area in which they are most interested. Using The
Franklin Institute’s contacts, students will be paired with
mentors in their chosen fields and will participate alongside
them in their research. STEM Scholars is funded thanks to
the generosity of Ed Satell and the Satell Family Foundation
and Raj Gupta and the UJALA Foundation.
S a mson STE M L e a r n i ng I n i t i at i v e
Often a donor’s vision combines with the Institute’s
experience to provide a new avenue for increased access to
science education. This was the case with Marvin Samson,
who provided funding for the new Samson STEM Learning
Initiative in the fall of 2012. The Samson STEM Learning
Initiative will integrate in-school and out-of-school enrichment
experiences to give underserved students in grades K–8 in the
School District of Philadelphia exciting opportunities to learn
science all year round. During the school year, Traveling
Science Shows will nurture wonder about STEM topics and
complement classroom learning. Field trips to The Franklin
Institute, supported by pre- and post-visit lessons, will
introduce students to a world of science beyond the classroom. During the summer, students supported by Discovery
Camp scholarships will spend a special week at the Institute
having fun and making friends while learning science.
The Samson STEM Learning Initiative will provide targeted
opportunities for students in the key K–8 grades. Programming
for this demographic will provide a developmental path for
these students, preparing them for successful participation
in the Institute’s long-established and highly effective
programs for high school students, including PACTS,
STEM Scholars, and the Science Leadership Academy.
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A Bold New
Strategic
Plan
While visitors in 2012 exper ienced
a nd lea r ned from the Institute ’s
broad range of programs & exhibits,
planning commenced for a bold new
vision for the Institute’s future.
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Str ategic planning has been a strong
pa rt of the Instit u te ’s cu lt u r e since
1996. The Str ategic Pla n 2013–2018 w ill
guide the Institute in reaching people
where they live , work , and play using
a va r iet y of n e w str ategies .
As a result of its rich history and the strength of its museum and
programmatic offerings, the Institute has the unique ability to
reach beyond its physical facility directly into the spaces where
Philadelphians are most receptive to science learning experiences.
With many years of experience forging relationships with communities and using digital technologies to empower learning, the
Institute will pursue new opportunities that complement and
interact with each other in its onsite, offsite, and online programs.
By integrating existing and new programs, and convening and
building new partnerships, the Institute will serve as Philadelphia’s
primary partner in informal STEM learning. The Strategic Plan
articulates three goals, described below:
Sci ence M use u m E x per i ence
The new Strategic Plan, which will guide
the Institute from 2013–2018 , addresses
the growing need for better science and
technology education throughout society.
The Institute will continue to provide and improve upon a science
museum experience that produces engaging, personally meaningful
STEM learning experiences and excellent customer service.
Comm u n i t y E x per i ence
The Institute will strengthen the STEM learning environment in
the neighborhoods where people live, work, and play by creating
a critical mass of integrated programs and collaborations.
Digi ta l L e a r n i ng E x per i ence
The Institute will develop and refine digital programming to
connect with its target audiences, enhance their STEM learning
experiences, and further the reach of both onsite and offsite
programs.
Look for more information about the Strategic Plan as its exciting
goals are put into action in 2013.
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Innovative
Programming
At Home and Abroad
S c i e n c e i s a b r oa d t e r m f o r a c at e g o r y o f s t u dy
t h at e n c o m pa s s e s e v e r y t h i n g f r o m p h y s i c s t o
nanotechnology, and astronomy to physiology.
Choose any of these many branches of science, however, and ask whether The
Franklin Institute has related programming: the answer is probably yes. In 2012
Institute programs continued to grow to provide curious learners across the city
and around the world with opportunities to explore questions, to experience
and understand science phenomena, and to develop the skills to turn
themselves into observers, innovators, analysts—in other words, into
scientifically literate citizens.
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For the fourth consecuti v e y ea r ,
The Fr anklin Institute partner ed
w i t h PNC t o b r i n g s c i e n c e e d u c at ion to ou r you ngest ci t i z ens
a n d prospect i v e sci en t ists :
pr eschool er s .
The PNC Grow Up Great with Science initiative provides
Institute-led teacher professional development sessions,
field trips, and learning opportunities for children and
their families. Through the Grow Up Great with Science
program, teachers and administrators at 20 early childhood
organizations, including Head Start centers, learn to train
fellow teachers and to incorporate inquiry-based learning
into their day-to-day curriculum. An independent evaluation
ranked the Institute’s training programs among the best
of all the organizations partnering with the Grow Up Great
with Science initiative.
Exciting & Productive Partnerships
In 2012 many existing programs reached new heights of
participation and engagement, while a range of new initiatives came to fruition. Among these new projects, work
began on the Climate and Urban Systems Partnership
(CUSP), which was awarded a major grant from the National
Science Foundation for a five-year, multi-city project focused
on engaging urban residents in community-based learning
about climate, climate-change science, and the prospects
for enhancing urban quality of life through informed responses
to a changing Earth. Led by The Franklin Institute, CUSP
works through networks of community-based organizations
in four urban centers—Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York
City, and Washington, DC. Look for progress reports on this
exciting and important initiative in the coming year.
The Franklin Institute’s LEAP into Science initiative is building
community and national partnerships interested in promoting
science and literacy learning for children pre-kindergarten
through elementary school, and their families.
In collaboration with the Free Library of Philadelphia and the
Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young
Children, LEAP into Science is infusing afterschool programs
with science content and related children’s literature in
neighborhood library branches throughout Philadelphia.
The Institute launched a meteorology partnership with
CBS 3. Now the Official Weather Station of The Franklin
Institute, CBS 3 meteorologists regularly host The Weather
Show at the Institute and meet with regional teachers at
Educators’ Night Out—a preview of field trip experiences for
teachers—to discuss the importance of adding meteorology
to the curriculum in local schools. As part of the partnership,
CBS 3 has installed a weather station near the museum
that monitors temperature, humidity, and wind speed and
direction around the clock to provide data for both the
CBS 3 meteorologists and The Franklin Institute. CBS 3
also brings its Mobile Weather Lab to The Franklin Institute
on a regular basis in order to broadcast live from the museum.
Now in its sixth successful year, LEAP operates
Target Community Night continued with great
locally in 50 Philadelphia branches and nationally
success in 2 01 2 , welcom ing approx imately
in expansion partnerships among public libraries,
12,000 visitors during the year by offering free
science museums, children’s museums, school
admission on ten Wednesday evenings.
Another partnership that continued in 2012 was the Kitchen
Science program, produced with the Institute’s exclusive food
services provider, Frog Commissary. Kitchen Science educates
visitors about the chemistry and nutrition of the ordinary
edibles they consume every day through signs throughout
Franklin Foodworks and live science demonstrations.
Finally, in a larger-scale collaboration, the number of
partnerships that combined to create the 2nd annual
Philadelphia Science Festival doubled in 2012. For more
information, see p. 17.
distr icts , af terschool prov iders , and public
television stations.
This innovative program sponsored by the National Science
Foundation and the Institute for Museum and Library Services
engages underserved audiences in hands-on science and
literacy learning. In March 2012, the program was cited twice
as a model of excellence by national leaders in informal
science learning during testimony before members of the
US House of Representatives.
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Mess Fest
E x pa n di ng S ucc e s sf u l Pro gr a m s
Programs that continued with great success include the
Color of Science, which debuted in 2011. African-Americans,
Hispanics, and Native Americans make up just 4 percent of
STEM PhDs. One way to help increase minority participation
in STEM fields is to offer learners role models they can
relate to. The Color of Science, created with The Garvey
Institute and organized by The Franklin Institute and the
Out of Africa task force, highlights the diversity of the great
men and women who have contributed to science as a
vehicle to recruit next-generation minority scientists. The
Institute hosted the Color of Science on March 23–24, 2012,
bringing some of the nation’s foremost scientists of color to
speak to students and share their discoveries. The Color
of Science combines a live panel session with prominent
scientists with student programs and information signs
around the Institute. Dr. Frederic Bertley, the program’s
organizer and the Institute’s Vice President for Science
and Innovation, also launched and regularly appears on
the Color of Science radio program, which is broadcast in
Philadelphia on WURD.
The Franklin Institute’s Discovery Camp, which engages
children in fun science-related activities each summer and
during school breaks, is so popular that it has outgrown its
space at the Institute. This summer for the first time a
second Discovery Camp took place at Valley Forge National
Historical Park. Among other science and natural history
activities, students calculated the trajectory of musket balls,
and learned from a wildlife biologist about how to distinguish
native crayfish from non-native species. The students then
donned waders and put their knowledge to work by helping
to prevent the spread of the invasive non-native crayfish
in the local streams.
On two consecutive weekends
in August, science turned slimy,
oozy, and explosive during The
F r a n k l i n I n s t i t u t e ’ s n e w ly
cr e at ed pro gr a mm i ng ser i es ,
M e ss F e st.
“the world in your
backyard”
Inst i t u t e su pport er R ex Pa r k er
Through Cit y Sk ies , Phil a delphi aar ea r esidents ar e r eceiving
t el escopes a n d t r a i n i ng at comm u n i t y cen t er s a rou n d t h e ci t y,
br i ngi ng sc i e nc e to t h e i r ow n
s t r e e t c o r n e r s a n d b a c k ya r d s .
City Skies builds on the long history of public
astronomy programs produced for the past 20
years under the guidance of Chief Astronomer
Derrick Pitts, including the ever-popular Night
Supported by a new grant from NASA, the project provides
resources for the Institute to work with 30 community centers
around the city, reaching nearly 800 families, and connects
thousands of people to NASA’s vast online resources. The
generous donation of telescopes by Celestron supports the
work this program continues: helping people to learn about
and to do science in their own communities.
Rex Parker was born and raised in Philadelphia, and he first
started visiting the Institute because of his daughter. She
was born after he retired from the military in 1954, and he
wanted “to expose her to everything that exists.” Karen
was about six years old when they began visiting, and Rex
still enjoys the Institute’s “spectacular” events and traveling
exhibitions. He most enjoys the friendly people he meets
at the Institute, saying, “I always feel welcome there.” He
describes his relationship with Institute President and CEO
Dennis Wint as “second to none,” and praises Dr. Wint for
his leadership.
Rex travels a good deal, and enjoys comparing the artifacts
he sees at the Institute’s exhibits, such as the sarcophagi
in King Tut, to sights he has seen abroad. He joined The
Benefactor Society because he felt it was a worthwhile
cause, and he was eager to support the Institute’s
educational programs. He thinks it’s important for kids to
learn the history of the Institute and that it is a resource
for them. He says, “The Institute is for conversation, it’s for
meeting people, it’s for discussing the events of the world,
and it’s at kids’ level. Information is expressed in their
terms. They also have to get off their computers and listen.
The history lesson introduces you to travel. The Institute is
the world in your backyard.”
Science educators amazed audiences while teaching
about gravity, chemical reactions, pressure, and other
basic scientific concepts. Mess Fest demonstrations
asked: How high will 2,000 colorful balls soar when
exploded into the air using ultra-cold liquid nitrogen
and steaming hot water? What happens when a
watermelon is dropped from 42 feet above the
ground? How much liquid soap is needed to create
a truly epic “soap bubble monster”? Visitors had
plenty of opportunities to watch, learn, and get messy
themselves with hands-on activities. Mess Fest was
a huge, gloppy, sudsy success, and will return in 2013.
City Skies provides resources for the
Institute to work with fifty community centers around the city, impacting
Skies, monthly star-gazing evenings at the Joel
790 unique families and thousands of
N. Bloom Observatory.
people.
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An Investment in Exhibitions
The story of tr av eling exhibits
at The Fr anklin Institute in 2012
is twofold: first, a slate of four
ex h i bi ts eng aged v isi tor s of
a l l ag e s a n d at t r ac t e d n e w
a u d i e n c e s to t h e M use u m .
Second, Institute-produced exhibits, including Dead
Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times and Identity,
are touring nationally. These and other dramatic and
innovative experiences will reach audiences across
the country.
i n v e s t m e n t i n e x h i b it s
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The year began with Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs,
a hugely popular exhibit that opened in the
Mandell Center in December 2011 and continued
through April 2012. Visitors were encouraged
to get up close and personal with casts of the
fossils of gigantic dinosaurs excavated from such
remote regions as Patagonia and the Gobi Desert
of Inner Mongolia.
Thanks to the generosity of the Institute’s friends
and donors, from January to April visitors could
experience the special exhibit Design Zone with
their general admission ticket. The exhibit asked:
What does it take to create the next great videogame? What science goes into making a roller
coaster or a skate park with the biggest thrills?
How many beats per second does a DJ need to
get bodies moving on the dance floor? Visitors
discovered the science behind how videogame
developers, music producers, roller coaster
designers, and other creative problem-solvers do
what they do. Created thanks to funding from the
National Science Foundation, Design Zone was
designed and developed by the Oregon Museum
of Science and Industry for the Science Museum
Exhibit Collaborative (SMEC).
Summer brought priceless manuscripts from
Israel displayed in a special viewing room in
the Mandell Center as the centerpiece of the
exhibition Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in
Ancient Times.
Sponsored by PECO, the exhibit was the most comprehensive
collection of ancient artifacts ever to travel outside of Israel,
combining history and technology to learn about life and
faith in ancient times.
F i n a l ly, T i ta n i c : T h e A r t i fac t
Because the scroll fragments are so fragile, they were rotated
out of the exhibition midway through the exhibit’s run at
the Institute and replaced with other pieces of the Dead
Sea Scroll collection shipped from Israel, allowing new
viewing experiences for repeat visitors. The scrolls themselves
were not the only attraction, however, as the exhibit included
the oldest known copies of the Hebrew Bible, a three-ton
stone from Jerusalem’s Western Wall, and more than 500
ancient artifacts brought to Philadelphia for the first time
ever. In tandem with the exhibition, the Institute organized
a well-attended lecture series that featured archaeologists,
historians, scientists, and theologians who spoke about
the scrolls and their history and importance.
t h e wo r l d ; 2 0 1 2 wa s t h e 10 0 t h
Thanks to its depth of experience in exhibition design, the
Institute worked with the Israel Antiquities Authority and
with production company Running Subway to design and
produce the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition, which will now tour
around the country. Beginning in New York before its visit to
Philadelphia, this world-class, 15,000-square-foot exhibition
next traveled to the Cincinnati Museum Center in November
2012. This investor model of exhibition design is not new:
the Institute designs and distributes exhibits through SMEC,
of which the Institute is a founding member.
Exhibition opened to eager visitors
from across the cit y a nd a rou nd
a nni v ersa ry of the sink ing of
t h i s u n f o r t u n a t e s h i p.
One of the Institute’s most popular traveling shows, Titanic
first visited Philadelphia in 2004, and returned in its
anniversary year with a new layout in the Mandell Center.
Visitors traveled back in time to 1912 as they walked
through extensive room recreations from the RMS Titanic,
took photos near a full-scale replica of the ship’s Grand
Staircase, and learned about passengers with local ties.
The exhibition showcased more than 300 artifacts and
allowed visitors to explore the ship’s construction, voyage,
and artifact rescue efforts. Accompanying the exhibit was
the IMAX ® film Titanica, sponsored by PremierComm
and Mitel. Narrated by Leonard Nimoy, Titanica is a
documentary that presents some of the highest quality
images of the ruins of the great ship, as well as personal
interviews with two Titanic survivors.
In 2012, the Institute-designed exhibition Identity:
An Exhibition of You, which debuted in Philadelphia
in 2008, became part of an effort to bring science
programming to unlikely venues. Since 2007 more
than 3 million people have viewed the Identity
exhibit, which has traveled to Los Angeles, Boston,
and Portland, and was on display at Trump Plaza
in Atlantic City, among other places. In addition,
three smaller-scale exhibits the Institute created,
Forest Journey, Nature’s Numbers, and Electricity
continue to tour nationally. The Institute is currently
working with the Connecticut Science Center to
design laboratory space and to develop prototypes
for new devices to expand ideas in the Identity exhibit.
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STAFF VOICES
“a perfect match”
A point of pr ide for The Fr a nk lin
i ns t i t u t e s u pp ort e r
US A i rways
Each year, corporate supporters of The Franklin
Institute provide invaluable philanthropic
support for programs and events from school
visits to ongoing live science shows and other
educational offerings. This year, Trustee Peter
Classen, of PNC Bank, and Executive Corporate
Committee Chair Daniel Abramowicz, PhD of
Crown Holdings, challenged the Institute to
double its number of corporate members.
Volunteer teams from key supporters’ companies helped accomplish this feat through
the 2012 Corporate Challenge, and Team
US Airways led the pack. Since 2007, US Airways
has provided more than $815,000 in cash and travel contributions to the Institute, which includes the single largest gift to
date from the US Airways Community Foundation—$250,000
for the Institute’s Inspire Science campaign. US Airways
employees, in a group known as the “Do Crew,” also volunteer
at Institute events.
Managing Director of Airport and Government Affairs Rhett
Workman is in charge of a major expansion of the express
terminal at the Philadelphia International Airport. He explains,
“I spend all day working with architects, engineers, and
contractors, and whenever possible we try to hire local
companies with a strong representation of women and
minorities. I see the difficulties companies have in finding
good people. It’s so important for US Airways to get involved
in building a strong community, and our work with the
Institute helps kids understand science. The better educated
kids are, the better it is for the airport, the Navy Yard,
downtown—for all of Philadelphia.”
In addition to playing a critical role in the 2012 Corporate
Challenge, US Airways supports the PACTS program, including
bringing PACTS students to the airport. Director of Administration and Planning Anthony Stanley has been instrumental
in making this opportunity possible. “These field trips open
a window into airport operations that most people don’t
get to see. The students will visit all the parts of the airport
and learn about mechanics, bag processing, and the logistics
that get out 444 departing flights from Philadelphia each
day. They’ll also tour a plane in its hangar and get to spend
exclusive time with a pilot to talk about what the job path
is to flying planes and what they’ll need to study in school to
get there.” With nearly 20 years of experience in the aviation
industry, Stanley says, “these field trips are a fun opportunity,
but they’re really an investment in the future workforce.”
I n s t i t u t e i s t h at t h i s i s a p l ac e
w h e r e peopl e lov e to wor k . I n
201 2 t h e I n s t i t u t e c e l e b r at e d 2 5
e m p l oy e e s w h o h av e m o r e t h a n
2 0 y e a r s o f s e r v ic e , a n d 3 9 mo r e
Working in the Museum Programs department as Public
Programs Manager, Elizabeth Kelley has worked at the
Institute for six and a half years, and keeps up with everything
going on at the Institute as she makes the rounds on the
museum floor. She loves that her job is different each day, and
that she gets to work with so many interesting people, especially
volunteers who are neuroscientists, engineers, and inventors
—people she might not get to meet otherwise. Liz says,
w ho h av e at l e a st 10 y e a r s .
The US Airways team is led by Institute Board of Trustees
member Suzanne Boda who serves as Senior Vice President,
Airport Customer Service, International and Cargo for the
airline. When she first came to Philadelphia US Airways
wanted higher visibility in its community partnerships, and,
as Boda says, “The Franklin Institute is iconic, and we knew
we wanted a focus there. The Institute meets our philanthropic
goals, but to help everyone continue their education is
also a personal goal of mine, so it was a perfect match.”
Boda credits a phenomenal team for US Airways’ success
in the 2012 Corporate Challenge—volunteers, including
Vice President Bob Ciminelli, brought 15 new corporate
members to the Institute. In terms of the Institute’s educational
work, Boda explains,
“STEM education is foundational. You can learn
other business skills as you go, but any viable
business needs employees who know STEM
basics. The Franklin Institute educates people
from ages 0 to 100, and exposes kids to science
and technology at an early age, which is so
important. The great thing about the Institute
is that it has something for everyone, and its
programs help to grow individuals, families,
and the community.”
Human Resources Director Suzzette Graves says, “The
Institute values professional growth and keeps people
challenged. Employees feel free to make suggestions
and get involved.” Suzzette herself is a 31-year employee,
and her favorite exhibit is The Giant Heart. “When I walk
through the museum I notice the excitement and surprise
on people’s faces, and that makes me very proud.”
Senior Accountant Marilyn Mayro remembers visiting the
Institute as a child and then as a young mother bringing
her own kids. After seven years in the Finance department,
Marilyn says, “I really like the people I work with, and that
makes a huge difference. Over the years I’ve seen how the
Institute helps the community by inviting in less fortunate
children through the ACCESS program and free Target
Community Nights. It gives me a sense of accomplishment
to work here, and I really believe in our mission.” Marilyn’s
favorite exhibits are all the traveling shows that come
to the Institute. She explains that friends and neighbors
always call and ask what the best part of the new exhibit
is before they come to see it.
“It’s not just a job—everyone I work with feels
that we’re making a difference. I love to see a kid
spending a long time, hours sometimes, in an
exhibit because they’re really connecting to it.
And I love watching the pendulum. Sometimes
when there’s just one peg left I can’t help but
wait and watch for it to fall. I’ve never been to
another museum that has an observatory like
ours—there are so many things about this place
that make it special and unique.”
The Institute’s leadership is proud of all its talented employees,
and proud of the fact that so many people enjoy their work
and their colleagues year after year.
Joel Marquart has been a Project Technician
at the Institute for 15 years. He grew up in
Philadelphia and often visited the museum
as a child, so he was excited to get the
job and return in a new capacity to the
exhibits he loved. Joel helps to assemble
the special exhibitions. “I love this job
because I get to meet people from all
over the world who come to visit the
Institute, and I’ve also made friends with
people from the traveling exhibit teams.
I’ve been to see friends in places like
Australia after working with them here
at the Institute. When I go on vacation I
like to go to other museums to see how
they put their exhibitions together and
look for things we could incorporate.”
The Institute is very grateful to US Airways for its continuing
support, and for the commitment of all the teams that
participated in the 2012 Corporate Challenge.
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A Tradition
of Excellence
N i n e i n di v i dua ls , a l l pion eer s i n
their fields, were honored for
t h ei r ou tsta n di ng discov er i es a n d
achievements in science, technology,
a n d busi n ess du r i ng t h e a n n ua l
Fr anklin Institute Awar ds Cer emony
Not pictured: Laureate Jerry Nelson was
unable to attend the Awards Ceremony
a n d Di n n er .
The sold-out black-tie event at the Institute recognizes the
extraordinary work of these individuals and celebrates their
significant achievements. Seven Benjamin Franklin Medals and
two Bower Awards were bestowed during the gala ceremony and
dinner. One of the prizes went to Lonnie Thompson and Ellen
Mosley-Thompson, the first husband/wife team since Pierre and
Marie Curie in 1909. Among the Laureates, Dr. Louis E. Brus
received the $250,000 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement
in Science, recognizing his outstanding work in the field of nanochemistry, and John Chambers, chairman and chief executive officer,
Cisco Systems, Inc. was presented with the Bower Award for Business
Leadership for his achievements during the past sixteen years at the
helm of the company and for his philanthropic work. Bob Schieffer,
moderator of CBS’s Face the Nation, served as the Ceremony host.
t r a d iti o n o f e x c e l l e n c e
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THE 201 2 F RANKLIN
INSTITUTE LAUREATES
Lonnie G. Thompson, Ph.D.
Ellen Mosley-Thompson, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Benjamin Franklin Medal in Earth and
Environmental Science
For their collective studies of ice cores from around
the world which have improved the understanding of
Earth’s climate history, including the role of the tropics
in global climate change.
Sponsors: Fred Scatena, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania;
John Wehmiller, Ph.D., University of Delaware
Vladimir Vapnik, Ph.D., NEC Laboratories
Princeton, New Jersey
Benjamin Franklin Medal in Computer and
Cognitive Science
For his fundamental contributions to our understanding of
machine learning, which allows computers to classify new data
based on statistical models derived from earlier examples, and
for his invention of widely-used machine learning techniques.
Sponsor: C.J. Taylor, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Jerry Nelson, Ph.D., UC Observatories/Lick Observatory
University of California, Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, California
Benjamin Franklin Medal in Electrical Engineering
Progr a ms lik e The Fr a n k lin
THE 201 2 F RANKLIN
I nst i t u t e Awa r ds , w h ich prov i de
INSTITUTE LAUREATES
critical support for the Institute’s
John Chambers, Chairman and CEO, Cisco Systems, Inc.
San Jose, California
educ at iona l pro gr a ms , a r e m a de
possible by its generous partners.
Bank of America celebrated its 10th anniversary as Lead
Supporter of the Awards Ceremony and Dinner in 2012.
Awards Co-Chairs Tom Woodward of Bank of America and
Nancy Ronning along with Vice Chair Eliana Papadakis led
dedicated volunteers in planning the 2012 Franklin Institute
Awards Ceremony and Dinner, which netted approximately
$500,000 to realize the Institute’s mission. The Awards Week
activities, which include the Meet the Scientists and Laureates’
Laboratory events organized by students from the PACTS
program, and the Laureates’ symposia, were generously
sponsored by Mrs. Frank Baldino, Jr., who was also an
Associate Sponsor of the Awards Ceremony and Dinner.
Her gift honors the legacy of her late husband, who was a
longtime supporter of the Institute and a member of the
Board of Trustees.
Bower Award for Business Leadership
For shaping Cisco Systems, Inc. into one of the world’s most widely
respected and successful technology companies, providing business
and consumer technologies that allow millions of people to connect
to each other through computer networking and the Internet,
and for his leadership by example in corporate responsibility and
personal philanthropy.
Sponsor: Brian Sullivan, Ph.D., Villanova University
Louis E. Brus, Ph.D., Columbia University
New York, New York
Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science,
Nanochemistry
For his seminal discoveries and scientific leadership, which have
made semiconductor nanocrystals, their synthesis, characterization,
and theory, a cornerstone of modern chemistry.
Sponsor: Roger A. Grey, Ph.D., Lyondell Chemical Company
For his pioneering contributions to the development of segmentedmirror telescopes.
Sponsor: Ed Sion, Ph.D., Villanova University; Larry Dobbins, Consultant
Sean B. Carroll, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science
For proposing and demonstrating that the diversity and multiplicity
of animal life is largely due to the different ways that the same genes
are regulated rather than to mutation of the genes themselves.
Sponsor: Dr. Jan Gordon, Retired Drexel University School of Medicine
Zvi Hashin, Ph.D., Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv, Israel
Benjamin Franklin Medal in Mechanical Engineering
For groundbreaking contributions to the accurate analysis of
composite materials, which have enabled practical engineering
designs of lightweight composite structures, commonly used
today in aerospace, marine, automotive, and civil infrastructure.
Sponsor: Brian Sullivan, Ph.D., Villanova University
Rashid Sunyaev, D.Sc., Max Planck Institute for
Astrophysics
Garching, Germany
Benjamin Franklin Medal in Physics
For his monumental contributions to understanding the early
universe and the properties of black holes.
Sponsor: Ed Sion, Ph.D., Villanova University
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Science Leadership Academy
Reaches New Heights
Since 2006, the Science Leadership Academy (SLA), the magnet high school co-founded
by The Franklin Institute and the School District of Philadelphia, has provided excellent
instruction to hundreds of students. With a 98 percent graduation rate, SLA prepares
students for a range of careers, with an emphasis on STEM fields. In June 2012, 120
students from the Science Leadership Academy graduated. In this third class of SLA
graduates, 94 percent planned to pursue a degree at a college or university in 2012.
Every senior was accepted to at least one school and many were awarded scholarships.
For the third year in a row, a student was selected for the prestigious Gates Millennium
Scholarship, awarded to only 1,000 students in the country. Schools accepting SLA
students from the class of 2012 include local institutions Drexel University, Temple
University, Penn State University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of
Pittsburgh, as well as Historically Black Colleges and Universities including Howard
University, Hampton University, Spelman College, and Lincoln University. Students
were also accepted by a diverse range of other US and international institutions,
including Stanford University, University of Oregon, University of North Dakota, and
University of Alberta.
This year’s SLA graduates met with a very special guest in Franklin Theater: President
Barack Obama. The 44th President reminded the graduates that they have an important
part to play in the future of our country, saying,
“The nation that excels in science and math and technology [is]
going to be the nation that rises to the top in the 21st century. Almost
everything we do is based on our capacity to innovate, and America
became an economic superpower because we were constantly able
to tap into the incredible talents and ingenuity of young people.”
The Institute looks forward to continuing this unique partnership with the School
District of Philadelphia to provide memorable opportunities for SLA’s students, who
come from more than 60 different middle schools.
While SLA’s graduates will surely do
remarkable things in their future
careers, current students are doing
some pretty amazing work here
and now. Project Space is an independent project in which six SLA
students use The Franklin Institute’s
10-inch f/15 Zeiss refractor telescope to collect and deliver live
images of the sun to the Institute’s
website. The group of juniors
shared what they learned about
student projects like this one with
teachers nationwide through a
presentation given at the 2012
National Science Teacher Association
Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana,
where they encouraged teachers
to start projects like Project Space
in their schools. In May 2012, SLA
students presented the project to
teachers at the annual EduCon
conference held at their school,
with hopes of encouraging teachers
to use the solar images in their
classes to educate students about
solar activity.
Helping Egypt Create a STEM Pipeline
I n 201 1 t h e Egy p t i a n M i n ist er of
Education and his cabinet visited
The Fr anklin Institute . They wer e
impr essed by the Instit u te ’s suite
of pro gr a ms , e speci a l ly t e ach e r
professional development and the
i nqu i ry-b a se d sci e nce e duc at ion
modeled throughout the Institute
a n d at t h e S c i e n c e L e a de r s h i p
Ac a d e m y.
The result was a grant from the United States Agency for
International Development to help Egypt develop a network
of science and technology high schools.
The Franklin Institute’s technical experts are working in
partnership with the Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM,
21st Century Partnership for STEM Education, and World
Learning to establish five schools that engage students in
real-world problem-solving through inquiry and projectbased learning. The first two schools, one for boys and
the other for girls, have already opened. The Institute’s
professional development team and its partners, including
SLA teachers, have traveled to Egypt several times to conduct
teacher and administrator professional development sessions.
The biggest challenge teachers currently face is expanding
their own knowledge base, since their highly motivated
students quickly catch up with them.
Even as it continues to work to improve the quality of
science education in schools here in the US, The Franklin
Institute is proud to be part of an international effort to
bring science education to a transforming country such as
Egypt. Throughout history, international scientists working
together have made some of the most remarkable scientific
discoveries. The world benefits from better education for all.
As more schools continue to open in Egypt, and teachers
and administrators continue to work with the project’s
partners to create a strong STEM learning network, it will
be inspiring to watch students across the globe begin to
make a difference in their communities thanks in part to
lessons piloted by students right here in Philadelphia.
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Financial Report
Y e a r E n de d De c e m b e r 3 1 , 2 01 2 W i t h Su m m a r i z e d I n f o r m at io n F o r 2 01 1
Temporarily Permanently
Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total Revenue, support, and investment income
Program revenue
Admissions fees $ 13,023,619 $
-
$
-
$ 13,023,619 Ancillary activities
2,951,622 -
-
2,951,622 Museum projects 2,630,470 1,019,708
-
3,650,178
Educational programs and services 1,728,556
-
-
1,728,556
Other
15,842
-
-
15,842
Total program revenue
20,350,1091,019,708
- 21,369,817
$9,814,346
2,524,088
3,032,953
1,574,525
37,212
16,983,124
Support
Annual giving In-kind contributions Government appropriations and grants
Contributions – capital campaigns
Bequests and other contributions
Total support
2011
3,505,597
114,090
-
-
-
3,619,687
942,717
10,000
-
6,601,353
-
7,554,070
-
-
-
-
14,742
14,742
4,448,314
124,090
-
6,601,353
14,742
11,188,499
4,050,610
103,994
250,000
7,297,079
45,276
11,746,959
Endowment income designated for current operations
1,401,564
-
-
1,401,564
1,455,064
Net assets released from restrictions –
satisfaction of purpose restrictions
2,390,151
-
-
-
14,742
33,959,880
30,185,147
Total revenue, support, operating investment income,
and net assets released from restrictions
Expenses
Program expenses
Museum operations
Ancillary activities
Museum projects
Educational programs and services
Total program expenses
Interest
Development – capital campaigns
General development
Total expenses
Operating income before depreciation
Depreciation and amortization
Operating income (loss)
27,761,511
(2,390,151)
6,183,627
$16,983,013
$
675,763
5,076,363
1,173,524
23,908,663
702,396
619,646
1,284,399
26,515,104
1,246,407
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,183,627
$
-
$16,983,013
$14,613,691
-
675,763
624,328
-
5,076,363
3,899,531
-
1,173,524
1,218,934
-
23,908,663
20,356,484
-
702,396
671,378
-
619,646
438,257
-
1,284,399
1,192,493
-
26,515,104
22,658,612
14,742
7,444,776
7,526,535
5,897,094
-
-5,897,094 6,318,027
(4,650,687)
6,183,627
14,742
1,547,682
1,208,508
Non-operating income, expenses and releases
Net assets released from restrictions –
satisfaction of purpose restrictions
6,688,048
(6,688,048)
-
-
Endowment return net of amounts designated
for current operations
600,548
1,714,011
-
2,314,559
(2,005,675)
Net actuarial gain (loss) on
defined benefit retirement plan
3,188
-
-
3,188
(1,860,610)
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap
50,338
-
-
50,338
(1,016,298)
Change in value of investments held by third parties
-
-
955,633
955,633
(522,178)
Total non-operating income, expenses and releases
7,342,122
(4,974,037)
955,633
3,323,718
(5,404,761)
Increase (decrease) in net assets
2,691,435
1,209,590
970,375
4,871,400
(4,196,253)
Net assets
Beginning of year
57,579,473
39,181,845
13,834,112
110,595,430
114,791,683
End of year
$60,270,908 $40,391,435$14,804,487 $115,466,830 $110,595,430
December 31, 2012 And 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Pledges receivable, net
Inventory
Prepaid and other assets
Pooled investments
Other investments
Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts
Property, buildings and equipment, net
Deferred loan costs, net
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Deferred revenue
Long-term debt
Total liabilities
Net assets
Unrestricted
Temporarily restricted
Permanently restricted
Total net assets
Total liabilities and net assets
2012 $17,981,487
1,824,040
7,690,172
10,879
1,013,447
33,798,367
677,041
12,365,016
68,863,930
148,071
2011
$14,533,233
1,791,905
5,248,392
18,618
719,126
31,319,598
2,368,681
11,394,641
66,621,289
167,445
$144,372,450
$134,182,928
$9,845,578
4,598,018
14,462,024
$7,763,737
640,981
15,182,780
28,905,620
23,587,498
60,270,908
40,391,435
14,804,487
57,579,473
39,181,845
13,834,112
115,466,830
110,595,430
$144,372,450
$134,182,928
F I NANC I AL RE P OR T
42
I n Si ncer e A ppr eci at ion
The Franklin Institute is incredibly grateful to the many
supporters whose vital contributions further its mission. Each
year, generous investment from the Institute’s community makes
programming possible, and this programming in turn makes
it possible for girls to believe that they can be scientists, for
adults to stargaze and rediscover their curiosity, for members
of underserved communities to experience one of Philadelphia’s
landmark institutions free of charge, and for the many other
constituencies served by the Institute to continue to explore
the legacy of Benjamin Franklin.
Now more than ever, as the Institute prepares to expand and
to reach out to new audiences in new ways, the support of
our donors is making a significant and indelible impact. For
students, families, and adults in the Greater Philadelphia
region and beyond, engaging with the Institute means
I nspi r e Sci e nce
le a de r sh i p
Marsha R. Perelman
Donald E. Callaghan
Chair, Inspire Science
Toni Garrison
Chair, Development &
Government Relations
Committee, Board of Trustees
Herb Kelleher
Campaign Vice-Chair
Denis P. O’Brien
Campaign Vice-Chair
William H. Shea, Jr.
Former Chair, Inspire Science
I nspi r e Sci e nce
C a pi ta l C a m pa ign
Donors as of December 31, 2012
Lead Individual Donor
Nicholas and Athena Karabots,
The Karabots Foundation
Cornerstone Donors
Anonymous
Cephalon, Inc.
Estate of John Swope Collins
in Memory of John Swope
Samuel S. Fels Fund
Otto Haas Charitable Trust
The Hamilton Family Foundation
Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton
John S. and James L. Knight
Foundation
Gerry Lenfest
Ira Lubert and Pamela Estadt
Samuel P. Mandell Foundation
National Park Service,
U.S. Department of the Interior
PECO
William Penn Foundation
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Marsha and Jeffrey Perelman
The Pew Charitable Trusts
City of Philadelphia
William H. Shea, Jr. and Susan M. Shea,
The Shea Family Foundation
Andrea and James Stewart
The Sunoco Foundation
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Mrs. Edna S. Tuttleman
Principal and Leadership Donors
Anonymous
6abc
The Arcadia Foundation
William J. and Sharon L. Avery
Victor M. Bearg
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Berkman
The Boeing Company
Mr. and Mrs. Jon A. Boscia
Mr.* and Mrs. J. Mahlon Buck, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Buck
The Callaghan Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Camardo
Sally W. Castle
Ruth M. and Tristram C. Colket, Jr.
and The Ethel D. Colket Foundation
Debra and Michael Coslov
Day & Zimmermann
Delaware River Port Authority
Kevin and Betsy Donohoe
The Dow Chemical Company
Michael C. Forman and Jennifer S. Rice
Chris Gali, in Honor of Philomena Gali
Ed and Patsy Garno
Toni and Bob Garrison
opening doors to new possibilities in education, jobs, and
solving the world’s most pressing problems. With its tremendous support in 2012, the philanthropic community
surrounding The Franklin Institute has made a statement that
this engagement remains a priority. From sustaining ongoing
programs to launching new initiatives, The Franklin Institute
is deeply appreciative of the commitment of all its supporters.
Total giving to The Franklin Institute in 2012 was $23 million.
Of this sum, $3.7 million was from private sector supporters
for both restricted and unrestricted programs; $10,092 was
in unrestricted support from public sector funders; $13.6
million was secured for special projects. Additionally, $5.5
million was raised for the Inspire Science capital campaign,
bringing the campaign total to $65.2 million by the end
of the year. All lists reflect gifts the Institute received as
of December 31, 2012.
Jane and Joseph Goldblum
Martyn D. Greenacre and
Grete Greenacre
Rich and Peggy Greenawalt
Phoebe W. Haas Charitable Trust “B”
Harry and Kay Halloran
I.B.E.W. Local Union #98
Joan and Herb Kelleher
Charitable Foundation
The Mill Spring Foundation
Mr. Stephen Modzelewski and
Mrs. Deborah Y. Sze
Lauren and Don Morel
Mr. Richard T. Nalle, Jr.*
National Institutes of Health
National Science Foundation
In Memory of Stanley and
Bertha Rogasner
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Rogers, Jr.
Roberta and Ernest Scheller, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Sorgenti
US Airways Community Foundation
The United States Mint
Mr. Richard W. Vague
West
Robert G. and Rosalind White Williams
Estate of G. Raymond Ziegler Jr.
Major Donors
Anonymous
The Abramson Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Amoroso
Catherine V. Beath
Estate of George E. Beggs, Jr.
Mr. Richard P. Brown, Jr.*
Gretchen and Stephen Burke
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Caplan
The CHG Charitable Trust
D. Walter Cohen
Patricia and Gerard Cuddy
Richard and Judith Dilsheimer
Dana L. Dortone and Stephen F. Esser
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Fries
Ms. Elizabeth H. Gemmill
Julie and Mitch Gerstein
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Glaberson
Eric Hafler
Robert P. and Barbara D. Hauptfuhrer
Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Heintz
Dr. S. Jay and Gail Turley Hirsh
Joan and Irwin Jacobs
Helen M. and Henry K. Justi
Josephine Klein
Barbara and John Kowalczyk
Chris and Lori Kuebler
Sandra and David Marshall
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. McCarthy
The McLean Contributionship
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. McMenamin
Donna and William Oliver
Louise and Alan Reed
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Romano
Dr. and Mrs. Donald J. Rosato
Bruce and Elizabeth Rubin
Karl F. and Patsy* Rugart
Andrew and Bryna Scott
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Stallkamp
Joan N. Stern
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Sweet, Jr.
Jay H. Tolson
Kathleen Troncelliti
UGI Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Unruh
Tina Wells
David and Evelyn White
Gordon and Diana Wilder
Paul and Marcia Woodruff
Mr. Joseph Zoll and Dr. Kathy Zoll
T h e Be n e factor
Soci et y Boa r d
David and Sandra Marshall
Richard W. Vague
Kevin N. Roller, Chair
William J. Avery
Sandra K. Baldino
Glenn D. Blumenfeld
Ann E. Calvert
Howard Cyr
Toni Garrison, Ex-Officio
Elizabeth H. Gemmill
Grete Greenacre
Anne F. Hamilton
Molly Lawrence
Douglas M. Lurio
Joseph P. McAtee
Hilarie L. Morgan
Marsha R. Perelman, Ex-Officio
A. Hobart Porter
J. Barton Riley
Joseph W. Rogers, Jr.
Nancy V. Ronning
Randy S. Ronning
Barbara Mozino Seegul
R. Greg Surovcik
Ronald L. Wall
Lisa Weber Yakulis
V. Scott Zelov
Dennis M. Wint, Ex-Officio
Ambassador Circle
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Avery
Mr. Michael F. Barry
Suzanne F. Boda
Mrs. J. Mahlon Buck, Jr.
The CHG Charitable Trust
Mr. and Mrs. Peter K. Classen
Debbie and Michael Coslov
Mr. John K. Desmond, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin F. Donohoe
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Egleston
Michael C. Forman and Jennifer S. Rice
Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton, Sr.
Ed and Ellen Hanway
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert T. Rorer
Andrew and Bryna Scott
Joan N. Stern
Mr. and Mrs. David White
Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Yoh III
Individual Donors
The Franklin Institute is grateful to
the following individuals who have
generously provided unrestricted
support in 2012.
T h e Be n e factor
Soci et y
Inventors Circle
Mrs. J. Maxwell Moran
Dr. and Mrs. Donald E. Morel, Jr.
Franklin Fellows
Donald E. and Hana Callaghan
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Fries
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Maguire, Jr.
Drs. Bonnie and Paul Offit
Jim and Andrea Stewart
Kite and Key Circle
Mr. and Mrs. David J. Berkman
Mr. Joel A. Bernstein
Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Camardo
Chris Gali
Mr. Richard J. Green
Martyn and Grete Greenacre
Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Greenawalt
Anne and Matt Hamilton
Susan Y. Kim
The James and
Agnes Kim Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Seymour G. Mandell
Celestial Circle
Anonymous
Rodney and Evelyn Day
Dana L. Dortone and Stephen F. Esser
Mr. and Mrs. W. Joseph Duckworth
Jack E. Feinberg
Marcy Gringlas and Joel Greenberg
Henry K. and Helen M. Justi
Molly and Ken Lawrence
Ms. Elaine Levitt
Charisse R. Lillie
Douglas and Margaret Lurio
Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. McMenamin
The MOSI Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Denis P. O’Brien
Mr. Rex R. Parker and Ms. Karen A. Parker
Louise H. and Alan L. Reed
Jay and Gretchen Riley
Kevin and Cheryl Roller
Edward M. Satell
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Scheller, Jr.
Jay H. Tolson
Peter and Irene Vosbikian
Dennis Wint and Ann Meredith
Wyncote Foundation
Janine and Jeff Yass
Drs. Karen and Gary Zimmer
Baldwin Circle
Mr. and Mrs. Harris C. Aller, Jr.
Jim and Janet Averill
J. Mark and Ann Baiada
Carol Baker and Mark Stein
Mr. and Mrs. Scott A. Battersby
Ms. Catherine V. Beath
*Deceased
dedicated
supporters
STUARt AND SUZ ANNE GRANT
Like many families, the Grants began visiting the
Institute when their children were young. Their
kids fell in love with the Institute exhibits, and
especially with the Tuttleman IMAX® Theater and
films about space exploration. Now that they’re
older, the Grants’ three children, Sam, Jake, and
Niki, still enjoy the Institute, including riding in
the flight simulator. Suzanne feels that the positive
experiences of science and technology that they
had at the Institute have really stayed with them.
“We’ve been visiting colleges with the boys and
they see a planetarium as a real asset to a school.
They appreciate it.” Seeing what visits to the
Institute did for her children, Suzanne says she really
loves when she visits and sees excited children
in school groups exploring. “The Institute is an
important place in Philadelphia because it shows
kids what they’re studying in school in hands-on
ways. It makes everything real.”
Stuart says that they decided to join the Benjamin
Franklin Legacy Society, a group of donors who
have included the Institute in their estate plans,
“because we recognized that The Franklin Institute
was a place we wanted to support in perpetuity.”
With their ongoing support of The Benefactor
Society, the Grants also support the powerful
experiences that students and families have each
day at the Institute. They not only visit often, traveling
from their home in Delaware, but recommend
the Institute to out-of-towners as a “must see”
destination for visitors of all ages.
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Dr. and Mrs. Wade H. Berrettini
Mr. John K. Binswanger
Glenn and Susan Blumenfeld
Mr. and Mrs. James M. Buck III
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Buck
Mr. and Mrs. Jay H. Calvert, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman U. Cohn
Ruth M. and Tristram C. Colket, Jr.
David and Marilyn Cragin
Rhoda and Michael Danziger
Carmel and John Dorsey
Mr. Larry Dubinski and
Ms. Vicki J. Markovitz
June P. Felley
Victoria B. Fisher
Ms. Helen H. Ford
Drs. Bruce Forman and Joy Weinstein
Mr. and Mrs. Edmund F. Garno, Jr.
Jayne and Walter Garrison
GasBreaker, Inc.
Marci and Gary Generose
Stuart and Suzanne Grant
Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Havens
Mr. and Mrs. Lee M. Hymerling
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Irwin IV
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Keith
Jacqueline and Eric Kraeutler
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Landon
The Landon Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. A. Bruce Mainwaring
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. McAtee
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bayard McCabe IV
Peter, Susan and Cameron McClung
Dr. William Mestichelli and
Karen P. Mestichelli
Bianca and Pete Minan
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Modzelewski
Dr. Paul R. Nemeth and Dr. Jean Flood
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Nesbitt III
Dr. Camille Paglia and
Mr. Vernon Francis
Dr. and Mrs. Homayoon Pasdar
Judith Quigley Ruse
Laura Raab
H. Joseph and Janice Reiser
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Robinson
Dr. and Mrs. Donald J. Rosato
Eric Rymshaw and James Fulton
Joyce Seewald Sando
Mr. Michael Sanyour
H. David and Barbara M. Seegul
Peter S. Mozino Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. John Sickler
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sidewater
The Sidewater Family Foundation Inc.
Robert E. Silverman and Randi Leavitt
Marilyn L. Steinbright
Ms. Christina Sterner and
Mr. Steve Poses
Mr. and Dr. R. Greg Surovcik
Gail M. Turley and S. Jay Hirsh, M.D.
Tina Wells
Marisa Wigglesworth and
Edmund Bayruns
Michael Zisman and Linda Gamble
Pendulum Partners
Anonymous
The Abrams Family
Leslye Abrutyn
Dr. and Mrs. Todd James Albert
Dr. Patrick C. Alguire
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Amoroso
Mrs. Charles L. Andes
Robert Averbach
Sherrin H. Baky
Arthur and K.C. Baldadian
Sandra K. Baldino
Martha and Alexis Barron, Esq.
Sheila and Myron Bassman
Victor M. Bearg
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Benovic
Lawrence H. and Julie C. Berger
Dr. Frederic Bertley and
Heather McPherson
Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Besecker, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Betz
Janice and Tom Biron
Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz
Renee B. Booth, Ph.D.
Richard J. Bortnick, Esq.
Julian and Lois Brodsky
James and Doris Brogan
Bart and Chrissy Bronk
Mrs. Smedley D. Butler III
H. Augustus and Jennifer Carey
Carol and Bruce Caswell
Susan W. and Cummins Catherwood, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Chappelear
Ms. Barbara R. Cobb
Dr. Walter D. Cohen
Mr. and Mrs. Troy M. Collins
Goldye Comisky
Mr. and Mrs. David B. Crowley
Mr. and Mrs. Craig W. Cullen
Karen and John Cunningham
Howard and Leslie Cyr
Mr. Joseph I. Daily, Jr.
Russell R. and Lora Jo Dickhart
Pamela and Christopher Doggett
Ed and Joan Driscoll
Kevin Duffy and Georgette McCauley
Mr. Marc Duvivier and Dr. Evelyn Duvivier
The Sprague Foundation, Inc.
Ms. Barbara Eberlein
Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Emrich
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan A. Fiebach
Steve Fifield, Ph.D. and
Christian Calaguas, MPH, RD
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel K. Fitzpatrick
Keith F. and Rachel M. Fournier
Frenkel Family Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Freundlich
Harold and Elaine Friedland
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Gale
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Gerrity, Jr.
Mitchell and Julie Gerstein
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Glaberson
Jane and Joe Goldblum
Dr. Scott Goldman and
Dr. Maryalice Cheney
Ms. Mary G. Gregg and Mr. John M. Ryan
Mr. and Mrs. N. Peter Hamilton
Merrill G. and Emita E. Hastings
Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Hauptfuhrer
Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Hill III
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hill
W. A. and Lynda K. Hitschler
Joseph J. Hochreiter and
Eileen G. Wachtman
Lynne and Harold Honickman
Marjorie and Jeffrey A. Honickman
Fred and Angela V.B. Hudson
Mr. Osagie O. Imasogie
Frances and Michael Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kelley
Stephen and Michelle Kelly
Mr. John Kessock, Jr.
Walter and Marian* Kinzinger
Kenneth Kleinman and Debra Fein
Mr. and Mrs. Jarrett B. Kling
Eileen and Mitchell Kowal
Mr. William Kronenberg III
The Kuebler Family
Drs. John and Regina Lepore
John Makara and Katherine Patterson
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew March
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. McCarthy
Henry S. McNeil
Susan and Frank Mechura
Leslie Miller and Richard Worley
John and Judy Mills
Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Mirabello
Ranney and Theresa Moran
Patricia M. Morley
Susan Mucciarone and David Moore
Richard A. Mulford
Mrs. John P. Mulroney
Karen Nagel Kamp
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Nugent
Dr. Albert T. Olenzak
Bill and Donna Oliver
Mr. and Mrs. Adolf A. Paier
Eliana Papadakis
Miller Parker and Marjorie Ogilvie
R. Anderson Pew
Mrs. David Pincus
Lorraine and David Popowich
Mr. and Mrs. A. Hobart Porter
Fred and Linda Powell
Mr. and Mrs. Jon Powell
Mr. and Mrs. Clair M. Raubenstine
Hershel and Elizabeth Richman
Randy and Nancy Ronning
Robert N. Roop, P.E.
Dr. and Mrs. B. Walter Rosen
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Rosenblum
Cynthia Rugart
Dr. and Mrs.* Karl F. Rugart, Jr.
Joshua Sapan and Ann Foley
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce H. Schwartz
Esther and Michael P. Schwartz
Helene Selig
Karlyn Skipworth
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brainard Slack
David and Tami Stark
Milton S. Stearns, Jr.
Donna D. Stein and Robert L. Sacks
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Stevens
Dr. and Mrs. Bayard Storey
Dr. and Mrs. C. Raymond Trout
Mr. and Mrs. Archbold D. van Beuren
Jack and Ramona Vosbikian
Dr. Philip Waldor
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Wall
Ms. Carol Elizabeth Ware
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Welsh
Gilbert A. Wetzel
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Winston, PE
Marian and Norman Wolgin
Mr. Richard E. Woosnam and
Ms. Diane Dalto Woosnam
Paul Yakulis and Lisa Weber Yakulis
Beth Zatuchni and Jerry Satlow
Mr. and Mrs. V. Scott Zelov
Joseph S. Zuritsky - Parkway Corp.
Marlene and Joel Goldwein
Eric Hafler
Bruce Hauptfuhrer
Melanie W. Hopkins
Sal Iuliano and Jill Rambo
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kahn, Jr.
Bunka Kelly
Alfred G. Knudson and Anna T. Meadows
Dr. and Mrs. Marc S. Lapayowker
Drs. Mary and Don Levick
Peter and Karen Levinson
William A. Loeb
Mary Anne Lowery
The Lung Family
John and Susan Mulderig
John L. Murphy
Jeffrey and Linda Needleman
Mr. and Mrs. James Nolen IV
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah P. O’Grady
Pauline K. Park and Jack M. Panitch
Kathleen and Edward Pereles
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Philips
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Puzo
Mr. and Mrs. Mark D. Rainville
Marlene and Joseph Ramsay
Naomi B. Rubin
Calvin E. Schmid, Ph.D.
Buck and Mary Scott
Paul and Susan Shaman
Robert and Karen Sharrar
Drs. Steven and Jennifer Snyder
Mrs. Frank Weise
M e m be r sh i p Ci rcles
Friends Circle
Anonymous
The Ashland Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Atkinson, Jr.
Louis and Jennifer Auslander
Andria and Jonathan Ayer
William F. Barr
Dr. Sylvia R. Beck and
Dr. Jay L. Federman
Drs. Robert and Marie Benz
Joseph Bordogna
The Bordonaro Family
Francis and Julie Borowsky
Maripeg Bruder
Michael H. Bunks
Leonarda Carrow and
Erik Dickersbach
The Cascio Family
Mr. Edward T. Collins, Jr.
Coltman Family Foundation
David J. Conner
Mr. Richard Coogan
Gretchen and Gordon Cooney
The Corwin Family
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Craven, Jr.
Dr. Winnifred Cutler and
Thomas E. Quay, Esq.
Edward and Anne Dearden
Judge James DeLeon
Mark and Lucy Demitrack
Discoverers Circle
Mr. Peter A. Benoliel and Ms. Willo Carey
L. Clark III and Carol Ann D. Boyd
John P. and Catherine Foy
Pam and Rod Gagné
Walter Korn
Richard D. Rabena
Dr. and Mrs. Milton L. Rock
Professor John F. Sanford
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Unruh
Anne, Calum, Duncan and
Robert Urquhart
Patrons Circle
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas V. Bellew
Linda and Donald Berger
Dr. and Mrs. Gerald S. Brenner
John* and Rita Buzby
Francis J. Carey
Mrs. Joseph L. Castle II
David F. Cattell, Ph.D.
Drs. Fred* and Karen Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. DiFrancesco, Jr.
Rosanna D’Orazio and Kent Wagner
Louise Duffy and Gus Dias-Lalcaca
Orlando and Holly Esposito
Kenneth C. Foelster
Mark and Tobey Dichter
Anne Dillon
Mr. Stephen Dougherty
W. Wallace and Joanne C. Dyer
Barbara Edelstein
Drs. Howard J. Eisen and Judith E. Wolf
Juliet and Brian Englander
Dr. and Mrs. Irvin J. Farber
Gary Keith Feldbaum and
Sue Ellen Colter
Felgoise Family
Christine and Jeff Fellin
Janet R. Fernandez
Laura and Anthony Fiorenza
Dr. Catherine C. Fourshey
Drs. Barbara and Len Frank
Friends of The Franklin Institute
Suzzette Graves
Jon and Cynthia Harris
Mr. J. Barton Harrison
Cliff and Virginia Harze
Mr. Gerard Herbert and
Ms. JoAnn Haney
Dr. and Mrs. William Herring
Rhoda Herrold
Bruce E. Holmes and
Carol Grant-Holmes
Dr. and Mrs. Paul J. Hoyer
Lawrence and Veronica Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Hughes
Dr. and Mrs. Arnold D. Jackson
The Jellig Family
Mary S. Johnson
Michael Kahana and
Jessica Wachter
Siobhan Keefe
Judy Auritt Klein
Bernice and Joe Koplin
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Kovach
Dr. William Kreiger
Reinhard and Sue D. Kruse
Judge Anne E. Lazarus and
Mr. Mitchell Klevan
Steve LeCours
Ned S. Levi and Frances S. Levi
Dr. Arnold and Barbara Lincow
Nora Little
Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Mahon
The Maisano Family
Ellen C. Maitin
Wallace and Henrietta Martindale
Mr. John McCarey
Scott McKeever
Jim and Mimi McKenzie
Julia McNeil
Robert and Jaime Mellon
Peggy and Steve Morgan
Claude L. Mount
Benjamin and Meta Neilson
Deborah N. Nemiroff
Mr. and Mrs. Steven E. Penn
Mr. James A. Perrin
Akiva and Elaine Pipe
Robert and Pnina Polishook
Ms. JoAnn Reno and Mr. Gary Green
Anne and Michael Rhoads
Audrey and Robert Robinson
Leonard M. Rosenfeld, Ph.D.
Jack and Noreen Rounick
Annette and Robert Ruark
Steve Saunders
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schlessinger
Prof. and Mrs. Warren D. Seider
Dolph Simons
Hilma M. Slechta
Mr. and Mrs. David Slosberg
Mr. and Mrs. James S. Smith
Steven and Bonnie Snyder
Eugene and Barbara Spector
Linda and Jeffrey Spector
Terri and Bob Teti
Kirk J. Thieroff
Kathleen Troncelliti
Thomas and Patricia Vernon
Volpe and Koenig P.C.
Gordon Manin and Margot Waitz
Mr. Brian Walheim
Judy and Ken Weinstein
George H. Weiss, M.D.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Williams
Deborah R. Willig
Edwin T. Winter
Colonel and
Mrs. Alan B. Worthington
Steven and Tamra Zebovitz
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Zuckerkandel
T h e Be nja m i n
Fr a n k li n Legacy
Soci et y
Membership in the Benjamin Franklin
Legacy Society is an important way to
help ensure The Franklin Institute
remains a world leader in informal
science education. Society members
understand the crucial role a strong
endowment plays in providing excellence, inspiration and innovation for
future generations. The Franklin
Institute wishes to recognize the
following individuals who are carrying
out Benjamin Franklin’s lasting legacy
by thoughtfully providing for the
Institute in their estate plans.
Anonymous
Mrs. Gustave G. Amsterdam*
Dr. and Mrs. Gary J. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Andes
Sherrin H. Baky
Mr. Charles E. Balleisen*
Richard C. Bechtel*
Mr.* and Mrs. George E. Beggs, Jr.
Eugene A. Benners*
Peter A. Benoliel
Warren F. Busse*
Sylvia Charp*
Guilliam H. Clamer*
Darthela Clark*
Mr.* and Mrs. Sylvan M. Cohen
D. Walter Cohen
Walter Coley*
John Swope Collins*
David and Marilyn Cragin
Raymond Czarnica*
William K. Dickey*
Deborah L. Donaldson
Larry Dubinski
Dr. and Mrs. James J. Eberl
Ethan C. Flint
Mr. James J. Gallagher
Carol K. Gerstley*
Gertrude E. Gouley*
Suzanne and Stuart Grant
Barbara D. and Robert P. Hauptfuhrer
Paul C. Heintz, Esq.
Joseph Hepburn*
Helen M. Humphreville*
George E. Lamphere*
Henry Leffman*
Charles H. Hoover*
Edwin J. McSherry*
Mr. Richard T. Nalle, Jr.
Linda Needleman
Jeffrey Needleman
Marion S. Neuber*
Austin M. O’Toole*
Ted and Patti Paroly
Francis C. Perrin, Jr.*
Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Philips
Theodore Rand*
Mr. Francis H. Rasmus
Elizabeth and Hershel Richman
Frances R. Rinier
Mrs. Bertha Rogasner*
Viola H. Rolph*
Dr. and Mrs.* Karl F. Rugart, Jr.
Catharine D. Sharpe*
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis S. Somers, 3rd*
Mr. and Mrs. Milton S. Stearns, Jr.
Jim and Andrea Stewart
Edna Thomas*
Mr.* and Mrs. Stanley C. Tuttleman
Miss Marjorie J. Upson*
Marisa Wigglesworth
Emily W. Williams*
Robert G. and Rosalind White Williams
Dennis M. Wint, Ph.D.
Edith Stead Wittman*
G. Raymond Ziegler, Jr.*
*Deceased
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Honor a ry Gi f ts
M e mor i a l Gi f ts
We are grateful to those who have
given to The Franklin Institute in
honor of someone special.
We are grateful to those who have
given to The Franklin Institute in
memory of a family member or friend.
In honor of Ms. Deborah Bellew
Fox Family Charitable Trust
In memory of Cleveland R. Andrews, Jr.
Marilyn and Jerry Mayro
In honor of Dr. Amar G. Bose
Walter and Marian Kinzinger
In memory of Peter Anzalone
Judith and Richard Krause
In honor of Larry Dubinski, Esq.
Arielle Brousse
In memory of Raymond Cannon
Julie Cannon
In honor of the wedding of Katherine
Anne Freeland and Peter Sherrerd
England, 7 July 2012
Michael and Susan Freeland
In Memory of Jean G. Casanave
Ronald and Eileen Baker
Mr. and Mrs. H. Augustus Carey
John and Mary Connolly
Priscilla and Paul Connolly
Ellen W. Dimm
Agnes G. Fox
Mrs. Kathryn Frye
Jane Guelich
Harriet Izenberg and Nick Sparozic
Dr. Wallace G. McCune
Pye Karr Ambler and Co., Inc. Insurance
Sarah Smith
Ms. Mary Wisniewski
In honor of Marjorie Goodman’s
Birthday
Susan B. Glazer
In honor of Franklin Institute Laureate
Professor Zvi Hashin
Germaine and Carl A. Polsky
In honor of Sylvia Kisielewski
Anne Kisielewski
In honor of Warren Levy’s
90th Birthday
Mr. David Diamond
Jill and Robert Samberg
In honor of Dr. Leroy Loewenstern’s
Birthday
Evelyn and Ralph Bieber
Sara L. Roseman
In honor of Sandy Marshall
Marjorie and Jeffrey A. Honickman
In honor of Robert Offenberg’s
Birthday
Ron Bohr
Mohamad and Elhan Kadkhoda
Carol and Mo Levy
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Shaw
Marvin and Betty Weiss
In honor of Marsha Perelman
Ms. Anne K. Gordon and
Mr. Phillip L. Berman
Dr. and Mrs. G. S. Peter Gross
In honor of the Poplawski Family
Mark A. Poplawski
In honor of Nancy Pratt
Anonymous
In honor of Luke Royer
Marjorie Berman and Daniel Swartz
In honor of Matthew Werner’s
Birthday
Jay and Donna Karfunkle
In memory of Dr. Donald Cohen
Carol and Bruce Caswell
In memory of The Hawk
Anonymous
Melissa Abromaitis
Ms. Holland Ailes
Kat Albright
Janette Allen
Ms. Wendy Alvarez
Animal Vegetable Mineral
Mrs. Lucyna Babiska-Szatkowska
Ms. Mary Barrett
J E Bassett
Cathy Beals
Jeanette and Peter Bedell
Arlene Bell
Janice M. Bishop
Mrs. Dana Bloomquist
Ellen Boyar
Ms. Mary Ann Brian
Ms. Mary Burke
Patricia Caber
Ms. Donna Caesar
Joan M. Case
Ms. Theresa Ciliberto
Ms. Catharine Ciric
Rosemarie Coe
Mr. and Mrs. W. Gregory Coleman
Katy Colvin
Ms. Diana Constable
Jeffrey and Theresa Cook
Ms. Kim Cooper
Ms. Marybeth D’Agostino
Ms. Connie Davis
Steve and Diana Decker
Sandra Diggs
Mrs. Pamela Dimeler
Jennie Doan
Ms. Janet Elfring
Dr. Karen J. Elinich
Mrs. Sally Ettelman
Carol Everett
Ann Feldman
Cynthia L. Ferguson
Deb Fleck
S.J. and N.S. Fleming
Lynn A. Garatty
Natalie Fazzini Garner
Geri Gast
Donna and Larry Generose
Susan B. Glazer
Marjorie M. Goodman
Gabrielle Griswold
Frederick and Glista Guilford
Ms. Lauren Hansen
Trace and Wayne Harris
Carol Haufler
Margery Haufler
Mrs. Christine Hendell
Ms. Marilyn Hingston
Ms. Susan Hofmann-Tomaselli
Elayne and Barry Howard
Susan Huntley
Karen Ivory
Terri Jackson
Ms. Sue Jones
Mrs. Sherry Kaluhiokalani
Ms. Elizabeth Karnes
Barbara Kates
Ann Keech
Kathy Kelley
Lillian King
Mr. Edward Komczyk
Ms. Christine Kozak
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Kramme
Mary S. Laird
Mrs. Patricia Laird
Rita Lampinski
David and Irene Leithner
Ms. Claire M. Leto
Ms. Madeline Levy
Marilyn J. MacGeorge
Diane MacIntyre
Rebecca MacMillan
Davida Mathey
Ms. Jen McCleary
Daryle McCormick
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. McGettigan, Jr.
Diana McKenzie
Ms. Julie McNichol
Ms. Marcia Metlin
Ms. Della Micah
Iwona Miekina
Mrs. Clara Monaghan
Mrs. Gail Montgomery
Mrs. Adrienne Morrison
Mrs. Melanie Moschella
Brooke, Karl, Allison and
Charlotte Murray
Mrs. Marjorie Nickles
Ms. Karen O’Donnell
Ms. Joann Parise
Joan Parsons
Ms. Wendy E. Petkus
Ms. Barbara Petrella
Rebecca Plimpton
Ms. Kathe Pohorily
Ms. Joyce Portnoy
Mr. Richard A. Praul and
Ms. Doris Gough
Dr. Kalpana Ramakrishna
Mr. Thomas Reiff
Judy Reinhart
Mr. Ari Rosenthal
Dr. Glenda Rosenthal
Patricia A. Rossi
The Third Grade Class Saint Peter’s Martyr School
Ms. Marjie Sanders
The Sautter Family
Mrs. Lynne Schaefer
Ms. Linda Shafer Myers
Louise Shrader
Professor Abigail Smith
Sandy Sorlien
Mary Stawikey
Alison Stull
Ida Blanche Suskind
Amy Taylor
Mrs. Naomi Taylor
Margaret Thorson
Linda Van Etten
Dr. Jan Volin
Donald and Margaret Walz
Sallie Mc Kee Warden
Dave Weiss
Eddie White
Ms. Judith White
Ms. Ellen E. Wilkinson
Ann E. Wynn
Selene Yue
In memory of Veronica the Hawk
Ms. Kathleen Rudden
In memory of Violet the Hawk at NYU
Dr. Rena Mueller
In memory of Lucille Davisson Irwin
Ms. Ellen Irwin
In memory of Marlene Korn
Walter Korn
In memory of Florence Lyons
Mr. Jonathan Lyons
In memory of James Miades
Upper Darby High School
Science Department
In memory of Elaine Muller
Mr. Richard Coogan
In memory of Milton Rosenthal
Ms. Jane Berkowitz
Stewart and Sabra Cameron
Barbara T. Clarke
Comcast Cable
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Bill and Debbie Hartnett
Sta ff a n d
Volu n t e e r s
the following staff members and
volunteers who have generously
provided support in 2012.
Anonymous
Ms. Erica Bergamyer
Dr. Sheldon Bernick
Deirdre, Larry and Ben Bernstein
Dr. Frederic Bertley and
Heather McPherson
Minda Borun
Ms. Charlotte Boulay
Ms. Melanie Bricker
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Bulova
Mr. Daniel Chermak
Bruce and Cynthia Cohen
Mrs. Pearl Cohen
Jamie and Jason Collier
Mr. and Mrs. Troy M. Collins
Rev. Dallas Dorward
Ms. Casey Anne Drummond
Mr. Larry Dubinski and
Ms. Vicki J. Markovitz
Dr. Karen J. Elinich
Mr. Edward Feierstein
Mr. Harry Feldman
Steve Fifield, Ph.D. and
Christian Calaguas, MPH, RD
Melissa A. Fleming
Keith R. and Rachel M. Fournier
Samantha Frazier
Ms. Blossom Gica
Kathryn Giorgianni
Emily Golomb
Suzzette Graves
Pamela J. Green, Ph.D.
Ms. Arlene Grenald
Dr. and Mrs. Roger A. Grey
Allyn Holtzin
Siobhan Keefe
Elizabeth Kelley
Mr. Donald Kieser
Kenneth P. Kodama, Ph.D.
Mr. Stephen Leonard
Dr. Leroy Loewenstern
Mary Ann Lowery
Dr. Joe Maglaty
Jeanne Maier
Regina Maizel
Julie Appolloni March
Mr. Jack Martin
Ms. Barbara A. Maxwell
Marilyn and Jerry Mayro
Dr. Stuart Messinger
Bernard and Rochelle Missan
Jeffrey and Linda Needleman
Hillary L. Olson
Mr. Dominic Payne
Mr. and Mrs. Vladmir Poniatovski
Richard D. Rabena
Mr. Charles Roller
Arye Rosen, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Dr. Leonard Ross*
Anthony Ruggiero
Dario D. Salvucci, Ph.D.
Stefanie Santo
Gayathri Segar
Mr. Jack Shankland
Mr. and Mrs. S. Paul Sharkey
Julia and Aaron Skolnik
Drs. Steven and Jennifer Snyder
Dr. Robert Stern
Reid O. Styles
Drs. Judith A. Todd and
Stephen M. Copley
Mary Kathleen Trishman and
Buddy Muhler
Dr. Michael Vartanian
Virginia D. Ward
Dr. Jack Weaver
Marisa Wigglesworth and
Edmund Bayruns
Dennis Wint and Ann Meredith
Dr. Vaclav Zabransky
The Executive
Corporate Committee
Daniel A. Abramowicz, Ph. D., Chairman
James J. Balaschak
Dave Biegger
Timothy D. Buckley
Ann Burnell
Christopher Cashman
Domenic E. Celenza
Martin J. Doyle
Brian R. Ford, Sr.
Jeffrey Hunt
William J. Marsden, Jr.
Judith Mondre
H. Joseph Reiser, Ph.D.
Michael Sanyour
B. Daniel Seltzer, CPCU
Joan N. Stern, Esq.
PECO Program
Recognized with
Three Awards
PECO is The Franklin Institute’s Proud Corporate Partner.
The PECO Energizing Education Program (PEEP), launched
in 2009 in partnership with The Franklin Institute and the
National Energy Education Development Project, received
three awards in 2012. PEEP grants schools a field trip, a
school-based energy audit, and funds to support a project
in which students teach their communities about energy
efficiency. The PEEP program received the Governor’s
Award for Environmental Excellence in 2012, as well as
the National Energy Education Development (NEED)
Region of the Year Award, in which the program was cited
for “hard work, persistence, and progressive thought.”
PEEP has provided grants to 45 schools, reaching more
than 8,600 students, and many thousands more in those
students’ communities. Finally, PECO was awarded
the Please Touch Museum’s Great Friend to Kids Award.
The Franklin Institute nominated PECO for this award to
recognize PECO’s sustained commitment to enriching
children’s lives in Greater Philadelphia.
*Deceased
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Corporations and
Event Sponsors
The Franklin Institute would like to
thank the following corporations and
organizations for their generous
unrestricted, special project, and
sponsorship support in 2012.
Proud Corporate Partner
PECO
$100,000 and above
Bank of America
Exelon Foundation
The Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
PNC
Sunoco, Inc.
$75,000–$99,999
US Airways
$50,000–$74,999
Artay, Inc.
Drexel University
FMC Corporation
Frog Commissary
GlaxoSmithKline
SAP America, Inc.
Target
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
$25,000–$49,999
The Boeing Company
Four Seasons Hotel
Hewlett-Packard Company
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
Lincoln Financial Group
Mitel and PremierComm, LLC
Morgan Stanley
Novo Nordisk
Temple University
University of Pennsylvania
$15,000–$24,999
Campbell Soup Company
Cigna
Firstrust Bank
Franklin Square Capital Partners
K12, Inc.
La Salle University
Macy’s
Merck & Co., Inc.
Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Philadelphia University
Quaker Chemical Corporation
Trion
UHS of Fairmount, Inc.
University of the Sciences Philadelphia
Vertex Inc.
$10,000–$14,999
Anonymous
3M Foundation
ASTM International
Beneficial Bank
Blank Rome LLP
Citizens Bank
Community College of Philadelphia
Crown Holdings, Inc.
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Henkels & McCoy, Inc.
The Moody’s Foundation
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
Pfizer
PwC
Saul Ewing LLP
SupplyOne
Susquehanna International
Group, LLP
Verizon
VWR International, LLC
Wells Fargo
$5,000–$9,999
Airport Accommodations
Archer & Greiner
Arkema Inc.
Arthur H. Thomas Company
Cohen-Seltzer, Inc.
Comcast | NBC 10
Cozen O’Connor
Credit Suisse
Deloitte LLP
EKL Machine Company
Elliott-Lewis Corporation
Exelon
Fish & Richardson P.C.
GE Water & Process Technologies
Hirtle, Callaghan & Co.
KPMG LLP
McGinn Security, Inc.
McKinsey & Company
Morgan Lewis
NextFab Studio
OTG Management, LLC
Pearl Pressman
Liberty Communications Group
Reed Smith LLP
Skanska USA Building Inc.
Southco, Inc.
University of Pennsylvania, School
of Engineering and Applied Science
Villanova University
Woodcock Washburn LLP
$25,000–$49,999
AlliedBarton Security Services
Becker & Frondorf
Brinker Capital
Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP
Environmental Tectonics Corporation
Fox Chase Cancer Center
GasBreaker, Inc.
Geosyntec Consultants
Harmelin Media
National Analysts Worldwide
Panitch Schwarze Belisario &
Nadel LLP
Pennsylvania Real Estate
Investment Trust
Seventh Generation
The SI Organization, Inc.
UGI Corporation
University City Science Center
M atch i ng Gi f t
Com pa n i es
the following corporations who have
matching gift support in 2012.
Aetna
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
AT&T Foundation
BNY Mellon Community Partnership
FMC Corporation
GlaxoSmithKline
ING
Johnson & Johnson
Family of Companies
Johnson Controls
LyondellBasell
Macy’s, Inc.
Merck & Co., Inc.
PECO
PNC Bank
The Vanguard Group
Fou n dat ions a n d
Gov e r nm e n t
Age nci es
the following foundations and
government agencies that have
and special project support in 2012.
$100,000 and above
Institute of Museum and
Library Services
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration
National Institutes of Health
National Science Foundation
The Pew Charitable Trusts
Philadelphia Cultural
Leadership Program
U.S. Agency for International
Development
$25,000–$99,999
The Allerton Foundation
CLAWS Foundation
Hess Foundation, Inc.
F. M. Kirby Foundation
UJALA Foundation
$10,000–$24,999
Anonymous
The William M. King
Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback
Foundation
City of Philadelphia,
Philadelphia Cultural Fund
$5,000–$9,999
Anonymous
The Barra Foundation, Inc.
Connelly Foundation
Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation
The Don Falconio Memorial Fund of
the Philadelphia Foundation
Eden Charitable Foundation
Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation
$1,000–$4,999
The Helene and Allen Apter Foundation
Louis N. Cassett Foundation
The Mill Spring Foundation
The George W. Rentschler Foundation
Gilroy and Lillian Roberts
Rosenlund Family Foundation
Caroline J. Sanders Trust #2
The Seligsohn Foundation
Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust
Speci a l Proj ects
Each year, the Institute benefits from
philanthropic investments in special
projects that advance our mission,
benefit underserved communities, and
bring our programs to more audiences.
Individuals, corporations, foundations,
and government agencies helped to
make these projects possible in 2012.
Science of Wine Dinner and
Discussion Host
Nicholas and Athena Karabots
Karamoor Estate
PECO Energizing Education
Program (PEEP)
Developed in partnership with PECO,
the Institute brings interactive,
project-based school curricula
exploring energy efficiency, conservation, and environmental preservation
to schools across Greater Philadelphia.
PECO
PNC Grow Up Great with
Science Program
Developed in partnership with PNC,
the Institute provides hands-on
preschool science enrichment for
Greater Philadelphia Head Start
students, families, and teachers.
The PNC Foundation
Partnerships for Achieving
Careers in Technology and
Science (PACTS)
The Institute’s signature minority youth
leadership program, PACTS encourages
students to pursue careers in science
and technology. The following
supporters contributed $500 or
more to the PACTS program.
Anonymous
Beneficial Bank
Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Donna M. Ferrari
GlaxoSmithKline
The William M. King
Charisse Lillie
Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback
Foundation
Novo Nordisk
Hoxie Harrison Smith Foundation
Bucky Swider
Verizon
Robert Victor
David Yoon
The Gilbert A. West Jr. Scholarship
The Gilbert A. West Jr. Scholarship
was established by PACTS Alumni
and friends as a memorial to honor the
passing of one of the early members
of the PACTS program, Gilbert West.
The scholarship seeks to aid current
PACTS students in furthering their
education beyond high school.
Anonymous
Lillian Berry
Kimberly Brittingham
Michael Burch
Kevin and Christie Cannady
Renee Cardoza
Jacques Carter
Aleta Chester
C. Fox Collins
Camilya Cruz
Erica and Chris Dwyer
Alonda Elder
Dr. Albert J. Hicks III and
Mrs. Brandyn Hicks
Helen Jones
Betty Lowery
Mary Anne Lowery
Doristine Magazine
Renee Miles
Sean W. Nelson
Al Noelcin
Kawang N. Shockley
Donna Sigler
Manuel Smith
Donay Southerland
Brian L. West
Cynthia West
Joyce M. West
Lisa West
Andrae Williams
Melissa Wisher and Jason Ford
Karima Yelverton
Samson STEM Learning Initiative
This program integrates in-school
and out-of-school enrichment
experiences to give underserved
students in grades K–8 in the School
District of Philadelphia exciting, yearround science learning opportunities.
Marvin Samson
Science Leadership Academy
(SLA)
The Institute partners with its
magnet high school, the SLA, to
provide curricula, experiential
opportunities, and the Wednesdays@
The Franklin mini-courses for students
to learn what it takes to operate a
science museum.
Anonymous
The Barra Foundation, Inc.
Fairfield County Community
Foundation
FMC Corporation
Macy’s Foundation
The William M. King Charitable
Foundation
STEM Scholars Program
Building on PACTS, this rigorous
academic-year program aims to
increase matriculation into STEM
disciplines in college and careers in
science for underserved Philadelphia
students.
Ed Satell and the Satell
Family Foundation
The UJALA Foundation
Traveling Science Shows
Traveling Science Shows engage
students from Connecticut to Virginia
in science and technology through
live, interactive demonstrations that
explain ordinary scientific concepts
in an extraordinary way.
3M Foundation
Connelly Foundation
Philadelphia Science Festival
2012 marked the second year of the
Philadelphia Science Festival, a
ten-day, community-wide celebration of science that takes place
annually in April, featuring lectures,
debates, hands-on activities, special
exhibitions, and a variety of other
informal science education experiences for Philadelphians of all ages.
Presenting Sponsor
2012 Franklin Institute
Awards Dinner
Proceeds from The Franklin
Institute’s Awards Ceremony and
Dinner provide critical operating
support for the Institute’s important
education programs. The Franklin
Institute is grateful to the following
organizations and individuals for
their generous support of this
annual event.
Lead Supporter
Bank of America
Gold Sponsor
Drexel University
Awards Week and
Associate Sponsor
Mrs. Frank Baldino, Jr.
Silver Sponsors
FMC Corporation
GlaxoSmithKline
La Salle University
PECO
Philadelphia University
PNC Foundation
Temple University
University of the Sciences
Associate Sponsor
CBS 3
Four Seasons Hotel
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
Copper Sponsor
Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School
Krypton Sponsors
Celestron
NextFab Studio
College of Engineering,
Titanium Sponsors
Cigna
Fox Chase Cancer Center
Geosyntec Consultants
Seventh Generation
The SI Organization, Inc.
University City Science Center
US Airways
Carnival Event and
Logistics Sponsor
Stockton & Partners
Poster and T-Shirt Design and
Graphic Sponsor
Peaceful Traveler
Food Truck Sponsor
Roaming Hunger
PMFA
Media Partners
95.7 Ben FM
CBS 3
Philadelphia Weekly
Carnival Partner
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation
Corporate Patron
Blank Rome LLP
Citizens Bank
Firstrust Bank
FMC Corporation
Franklin Square Capital Partners, LP
PNC
SAP America, Inc.
Sunoco, Inc.
Susquehanna International Group, LLP
Temple University
Richard W. Vague
Corporate Benefactor
AMETEK, Inc.
Arkema Inc.
The Boeing Company
Donald E. and Hana Callaghan
Cigna
Comcast Corporation and NBC 10
Cozen O’Connor
Crown Holdings, Inc.
Deloitte LLP
Drexel University
Exelon
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Hirtle, Callaghan & Co.
KPMG LLP
Macy’s
Morgan Lewis
Pearl Pressman Liberty
Communications Group
PECO
PwC
Reed Smith LLP
50
Saul Ewing LLP
SaylorGregg Architects
Skanska USA Building Inc.
Southco, Inc.
University of Pennsylvania, School
of Engineering and Applied Science
US Airways
Laureate Circle Table
SupplyOne
VWR International, LLC
Laureate Circle
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Avery
Dr. and Mrs. Allen M. Barnett
Mr. Thomas I. Braha
Ann and Jerry Calvert
Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Chappelear
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin F. Donohoe
Barbara Eberlein
John and Maureen Fries
Ambassador David F. and
Constance B. Girard-diCarlo
Jane and Joe Goldblum
Greater Philadelphia Chamber
of Commerce
Martyn and Grete Greenacre
Mary G. Gregg and John M. Ryan
Anne and Matt Hamilton
Angela and Fred Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. Warren W. Kantor
Ms. Anne D. Koffey
Molly and Ken Lawrence
Elaine Levitt
Douglas and Margaret Lurio
Mr. and Mrs. Seymour G. Mandell
Sandra and David Marshall
Mr. and Mrs. John B. McGowan, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John J. Nesbitt III
Dr. Paul A. Offit
Department of Geography,
The Ohio State University
Dr. Albert T. Olenzak
Eliana Papadakis
Mrs. David Pincus
Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Satell
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Scheller, Jr.
Maud and Brian Tierney
Franklin Circle
Leslye Abrutyn
Martha and Alexis Barron
Brinker Capital
Dr. and Mrs. Louis E. Brus
Mrs. Smedley D. Butler III
Alice and Craig Cullen
Alice M. Dagit
Marion and Reeder Fox
Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Freundlich
Ed and Patsy Garno
Janice Taylor Gordon, Ph.D.
Rich and Peggy Greenawalt
Mimi and Michael Greenly
Jane Greenspan
J.R. and Rosemary Hanna
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Hauptfuhrer
Mr. and Mrs. James R. Holt, Jr.
Karen Nagel Kamp
Victoria Kaplan and Peter Dachowski
Mr. Kenneth D. Kleinman and
Ms. Debra J. Fein
Jacqueline and Eric Kraeutler
Alison and Roy Lerman
Mr. Henry S. McNeil, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Handsel B. Minyard
Mr. and Mrs. R. Anderson Pew
Dr. Russell C. Raphaely
H. Joseph and Janice Reiser
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin N. Roller
Esther and Michael P. Schwartz
Buck and Mary Scott
Dianne L. Semingson
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Brainard Slack
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thompson III
Mr. and Mrs. Archbold van Beuren
Simulcast
Don and Laura Besecker
Camilla Herrera and Aaron Maass
National Constitution Center
Contributors
Sherrin H. Baky
Dr. Joseph Bordogna
Dr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Brinster
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen B. Burke
Sally Castle
Judy and John Coates
Mr. Edward T. Collins, Jr.
Nadia Cuckler
Dr. and Mrs. G.S. Peter Gross
Mr. and Mrs. N. Peter Hamilton
Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton, Sr.
Christina and Jeffrey Lurie
Jane C. MacElree
Mr. and Mrs. James J. Maguire, Jr.
Susan and Frank Mechura
Mr. and Mrs. Britton H. Murdoch
Mr. and Mrs. H. David Seegul
Awards Preview Party Hosts
In Kind Contributors
The Creative Group
Event Navigators
Expert Parking
Frog Commissary Catering
HKH Innovations
Moore Events
MP Axle, Inc.
Pearl Pressman Liberty
Communications Group
Penncora Events
Awards Week Symposium
Sponsors
American Institute of Aeronautics
and Astronautics (AIAA),
Philadelphia Chapter
American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME), Philadelphia
Section
The College of Arts and Sciences,
Department of Chemistry, University
of Pennsylvania
Drexel University, Office of Research
Drexel University School of
Arts and Sciences
GRASP Laboratory, University of
Pennsylvania
Materials Research & Design, Inc.
Penn Research in Machine Learning
Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research
Society, Villanova University
Villanova University Department of
Mechanical Engineering
2012 Gi f ts i n K i n d
Boa r d of Trust e es
Marketing Solutions Corporation
The Philadelphia Coca-Cola
Bottling Company
US Airways
The Franklin Institute expresses its
sincere gratitude to its outstanding
Board of Trustees, whose dedicated
annual service allows the Institute
to maintain its international standing
and to strive for even greater
achievement.
Marsha R. Perelman
The Franklin Institute
Sandra Baldino
CEO
Generocity
Michael Barry
Chairman and CEO
David J. Berkman
Managing Partner
Liberty Associated Partners LP
Kevin F. Donohoe
President
The Kevin F. Donohoe Company, Inc.
Donald E. Morel, Jr., Ph.D.
Chairman and CEO
Daniel K. Fitzpatrick
President and Chief Executive,
Eastern PA and NJ
Citizens Bank
Denis P. O’Brien
Senior Executive Vice President, Exelon
Corporation
CEO, Exelon Utilities
Michael C. Forman
Managing General Partner
Franklin Square Capital Partners LP
Paul Offit, Ph.D.
Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases
Director, Vaccine Education Center
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Professor of Pediatrics
Maurice R. Hilleman Professor
of Vaccinology
John T. Fries
Community Volunteer
Christopher Gali
Chief Architect
Adminovate, Inc.
Toni Garrison
Community Volunteer
Elizabeth H. Gemmill
Community Volunteer
Joseph W. Rogers
Private Real Estate Investor
Grete Greenacre
Community Volunteer
Richard A. Greenawalt
Principal
RMK Associates
James G. Stewart
Retired Executive Vice President and CFO
CIGNA Corporation
2012 Cor por at e
Sponsor s
Suzanne Boda
Senior Vice President, East Coast
US Airways
S. Matthews V. Hamilton, Jr.
President
Travel Services Company
Richard W. Vague
Private Investor
PECO
Proud Corporate Partner
Electricity
Raza Bokhari, M.D.
Managing Partner
Building Beyond BRIC Investment Fund, LP
K12, Inc.
The Sports Challenge
President
Leadership Solutions, Inc.
Paul C. Heintz, Esq.
Partner
Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell
& Hippel, LLP
PremierComm, LLC and Mitel
TITANICA
The Philadelphia Coca-Cola
Bottling Co.
Discovery Camp
Official Beverage
Sunoco, Inc.
Traveling Science Shows
The Sunoco Foundation
Changing Earth
Target
Target Community Night
US Airways
Official Airline
Franklin Air Show
Vertex, Inc.
SkyBike
Michael F. Camardo
Retired Executive Vice President
Lockheed Martin
Arthur L. Caplan, Ph.D.
Director, Division of Medical Affairs
Department of Population Health
NYU Langone Medical Center
Robert M. Chappelear
Senior Vice President
Wells Fargo Wealth Management
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Peter K. Classen
Executive Vice President,
Regional Presidents
PNC Financial Services Group
I Michael Coslov
Chairman and CEO
Tube City IMS Corporation
Ira M. Lubert
Principal
Lubert-Adler Management, Inc.
James J. Maguire, Jr.
Chairman and CEO
Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Miriam G. Mandell
Vice President
MGM Consulting Corporation
Sandra G. Marshall
Community Volunteer
Robert S. McMenamin
Managing Director and Market
Executive for US Trust
Bank of America Private
Wealth Management
William J. Avery
Chairman Emeritus
Marsha R. Perelman
Ann R. Sorgenti
Community Volunteer
Wade H. Berrettini, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Center for Neurobiology
and Behavior
University of Pennsylvania School
of Medicine
Charisse R. Lillie, Esq.
Vice President, Community
Investment and Executive Vice
President, Comcast Foundation
Comcast Corporation
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OFFICERS
Joan N. Stern, Esq.
Chair, Public Finance
Blank Rome LLP
Donald E. Callaghan
Retired Principal
Hirtle, Callaghan & Company
President and CEO, The Franklin Institute
James A. Unruh
Chairman Emeritus
Michael A. Sanchez
Chairman and CEO
Savana, Inc.
Richard J. Green
Vice Chairman and CEO
Firstrust Bank
Merck & Co., Inc.
The Merck Company Foundation
The Giant Heart
Brian J. Sullivan, Ph.D.
Chair, Committee on Science
and the Arts
Director, Founder and Co-Owner
Materials Research & Design, Inc.
James J. Eberl, Ph.D.
Joel A. Bernstein
CFO
SAP North America
Daniel J. Hilferty
President and CEO
Independence Blue Cross
Kevin N. Roller
Chair, Benefactor Society Board
President and Founder
Roller Consulting Company, Inc.
President and CEO
Larry Dubinski
Secretary
Siobhan Keefe
Treasurer
Leadership Council
President & CEO
Tina Wells
CEO
Buzz Marketing Group
Larry Dubinski
Chief Operating Officer
David R. White
Senior Vice President,
Global Supply Chain
Troy Collins
Senior Vice President Programs,
Marketing & Business Development
Frederic Bertley, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President
Science & Innovation
Paul H. Woodruff, PE
CEO and Head Coach
Sustainable Resources Group
Marisa Wigglesworth
Vice President External Affairs
Harold L. Yoh III
Chairman and CEO
Day & Zimmermann
Dennis Zeleny
Senior Vice President and Chief Human
Resources Officer
Sunoco, Inc.
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
The Honorable Darrell L. Clarke
President, Philadelphia City Council
The Honorable Thomas Corbett
Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Reid Styles
Vice President Human Resources
Rich Rabena
Vice President Operations
& Capital Projects
Siobhan Keefe
Vice President Finance
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William R. Hite, Jr., Ed.D.
Superintendent, The School District of
Philadelphia
The Honorable Michael Nutter
Mayor, City of Philadelphia
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