Subject
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Proclamation Declaring April 26, 2026, 35th Annual Rockville Science Day
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Department
City Clerk/Director of Council Operations Office
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Mayor and Council read, approve, and present the proclamation to Mr. Ulisses Santamaria, Trustee President of the Rockville Science Center.
Discussion
This is the 35th year Rockville Science Day event recognized every year by the Mayor and Council. This year's event will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from Noon to 5 p.m. at the Rockville campus of Montgomery College and is free to the public. The 2025 event drew over 3,500 visitors and featured approximately 100 exhibitors. Organizers anticipate an even bigger and better event this year!
Opening Ceremonies are at 1:00 P.M. in front of the Physical Education Building.
The Rockville Science Center is an interactive space for ALL AGES to come and experience hands-on learning and connect with the scientific community. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and are sustained by grants from the City of Rockville and other local entities, sponsorships from area scientific organizations, and donations from our visitors.
Some of the programs offered include:
• Classes (after school, daytime, and weekends)
• Birthday Parties
• Rocketry, robotics, and drone teams
• Scout Troop 1325 & Cub Scout Pack 1199
• FIRST LEGO League teams
• STEM Scouts
• Science Lecture Series
• Weekday Outings
• Chess Club
• Math Club
• Amateur Radio Club
• Makerspace
Number of special events throughout the year:
• Rockville Science Day (Usually last Sunday in April)
• Community STEM Days
• Trivia
• Social Events
Storefront Location: 36C Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850
Makerspace: 33F Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1084, Rockville, MD 20849
Phone: 240-386-8111
Email: info@rockvillesciencecenter.org
Rockville Science Day combines entertainment and education, where people of all ages can find interesting exhibits on several science-related topics. This year’s topics include electric vehicle demos, quadcopters, archaeology mini-digs, and 3D printing. This is an annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) festival featuring a variety of science and technology-related exhibits, activities, games, and demos.
Mayor and Council History
The Mayor and Council annually recognize and proclaim Rockville Science Day.