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Back to events at the Rocket Center!

Mad Scientist Bash was on March 12, 2022 and party goers were excited that the event was able to go forward at its rescheduled date! This was the first public event that the U.S. Space & Rocket Center had been able to hold since the beginning of COVID.

Mad Scientist Bash 2022

This year’s theme was “brain science”, focusing on the interworking of the brain and developments in neuroscience that are furthering research in the field. Warren de Wit was the speaker and guest of honor this year, talking about his advancements in the field.

MSB Brain

Guests were delighted by the live band, Big Night Dynamite, and a variety of food options that were prepared by the U.S. Space & Rocket Center catering kitchen. The signature drink and strawberry pop dessert were both back, as they are crowd favorites!

MSB Signature Drink

Thank you to all of our sponsors for Mad Scientist Bash 2022, including Window World, Geeks & Nerds, Jacobs, and All Points. It was a successful event donating over $100,000 to children’s programs at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center – and a fun time was had by all who attended!

The next upcoming events will be the Apollo to Artemis dinner on April 20, 2022 and the Space Camp 40th Anniversary dinner featuring the Hall of Fame inductions on June 17, 2022!

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