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Math Science Nucleus K-8 Science Programs include activities connected to the Children's Natural History Museum, Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon, California Nursery Historical Park, the Hayward Fault in Fremont, and Masonic Reforestation. The program uses a free curriculum and includes options for environmental interns, volunteers, Soaring Scouts, an international library, and past projects.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
The mission of Math Science Nucleus K-8 Science Programs is stated as “Developing strategies so children solve problems through science.” The leadership team includes Joyce Blueford, Ph.D. (Board President, general programs, science content, curriculum, industry programs, science research projects), Karen Anderson, Ph.D. (Vice President Mattos Science Magnet School, Scout programs), Hagos Tewolde (Office Manager: animations, scheduling, IT), Art Williams (Tule Ponds, restoration specialist), Althea Weber-Whitfield, B.S. (Collections Manager, educational classes, field trips), Gaetano Palazzo, Ph.C. (Staff Paleontologist, education), Susana Esqueda, B.A. (Staff Anthropologist, education at Tule Ponds and California Nursery Historical Park), Ken Miller (Electrical Engineer – space, electricity), and Virginia Friedman (Paleontologist – Pleistocene fossils). Staff credentials include advanced degrees and training such as Ph.D., B.S., Ph.C., B.A., and engineering backgrounds. Math Science Nucleus manages the programs and facilities associated with the Children's Natural History Museum, Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon, California Nursery Historical Park, the Hayward Fault in Fremont, and Masonic Reforestation.
Last updated July 31, 2026.
• Ages: 5–13 years old
The mission of Math Science Nucleus K-8 Science Programs is stated as “Developing strategies so children solve problems through science.” The leadership team includes Joyce Blueford, Ph.D. (Board President, general programs, science content, curriculum, industry programs, science research projects), Karen Anderson, Ph.D. (Vice President Mattos Science Magnet School, Scout programs), Hagos Tewolde (Office Manager: animations, scheduling, IT), Art Williams (Tule Ponds, restoration specialist), Althea Weber-Whitfield, B.S. (Collections Manager, educational classes, field trips), Gaetano Palazzo, Ph.C. (Staff Paleontologist, education), Susana Esqueda, B.A. (Staff Anthropologist, education at Tule Ponds and California Nursery Historical Park), Ken Miller (Electrical Engineer – space, electricity), and Virginia Friedman (Paleontologist – Pleistocene fossils). Staff credentials include advanced degrees and training such as Ph.D., B.S., Ph.C., B.A., and engineering backgrounds. Math Science Nucleus manages the programs and facilities associated with the Children's Natural History Museum, Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon, California Nursery Historical Park, the Hayward Fault in Fremont, and Masonic Reforestation.
Last updated July 31, 2026.
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