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AMSE foundation, park superintendent create fund for Manhattan Project Park in Oak Ridge

Posted at 3:37 pm December 13, 2015
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Wayne Stevenson, left, and Niki Nicholas sign an agreement to create a Friends of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park—Oak Ridge fund account. (Photo submitted by D. Ray Smith)

 

By D. Ray Smith

The American Museum of Science and Energy Foundation is pleased to partner with the Manhattan Project National Historical Park—Oak Ridge by creating a fund in which tax-deductible contributions can be received to support the specific and defined needs of one of the nation’s newest national parks.

As you may know, funding for the new park will be somewhat limited, as is funding for all our nation’s national parks. The amount planned for Fiscal Year 2016 is $180,000, which will cover the salary requirements of a superintendent and will begin the master planning initiative necessary to begin effective operations of the national park at three sites: Los Alamos, New Mexico; Hanford, Washington; and Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

We, in Oak Ridge, are fortunate to have Niki Nicholas, superintendent of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and of the Obed Wild and Scenic River, as the person the National Park Service has selected to manage the Manhattan Project National Historical Park—Oak Ridge. Ms. Nicholas is a dedicated professional with substantial experience managing national park units. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Federal, Front Page News, Government, Top Stories Tagged With: American Museum of Science and Energy, American Museum of Science and Energy Foundation, AMSEF, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, D. Ray Smith, Friends of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park—Oak Ridge, Hanford, Los Alamos, Manhattan Project National Historical Park, national park, National Park Service, Niki Nicholas, Oak Ridge, Obed Wild and Scenic River, Wayne Stevenson

Second meeting on AMSE features regional museum executives

Posted at 9:41 pm August 12, 2014
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The American Museum of Science and Energy on South Tulane Avenue in Oak Ridge is pictured above.

The American Museum of Science and Energy on South Tulane Avenue in Oak Ridge is pictured above.

 

The second in a series of community meetings on the American Museum of Science and Energy will feature executives from regional museums and attractions. They will discuss how their museums were established and developed, and how each is currently managed and operated.

The executives who are participating are:

  • John Joslyn, owner/operator of The Titanic Museums in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Branson, Missouri;
  • Leah Ross, executive director of Birthplace of Country Music Museum and Association in Bristol, Virginia, and Tennessee; and
  • Ellie Kittrell, executive director of The MUSE Knoxville (formerly The Discovery Center).

The community meeting is sponsored by the City of Oak Ridge and the American Museum of Science and Energy Foundation. It’s scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, at AMSE. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Community, Government, Nonprofits, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Slider, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: American Museum of Science and Energy, American Museum of Science and Energy Foundation, AMSE, AMSE Foundation, Birthplace of Country Music Museum and Association, City of Oak Ridge, Discovery Center, DOE, Ellie Kittrell, John Joslyn, Leah Ross, Manhattan Project, Mark Watson, MUSE Knoxville, museum executives, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Titanic Museum, U.S. Department of Energy, Wayne Stevenson

Community considers future of AMSE as Congress debates Manhattan Project park

Posted at 5:09 pm July 25, 2014
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David Moore and Mark Watson

During Thursday’s community meeting at AMSE, David Moore, left, said a few words about his background after being introduced by Oak Ridge City Manager Mark Watson, right. (Photos by Sara Wise)

 

The American Museum of Science and Energy Foundation teamed up with the City of Oak Ridge on Thursday to host the first of four community meetings meant to allow the community to have some input into the future of the museum, and how it might fit into the proposed Manhattan Project National Historical Park.

The first meeting was at the museum on Thursday night. It began with presentations that focused on providing information to help audience members make informed suggestions about the museum.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory Communication Director David Keim was among those who made presentations. He said that the museum attracted 71,500 visitors in 2013 and received $1.6 million in federal funding.

Keim explained why AMSE’s contract with Enterprise Advisory Services Inc. was allowed to run out June 30. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Community, East Tennessee Technology Park, Government, Nonprofits, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Slider, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: American Museum of Science and Energy, AMSE, AMSE Foundation, City of Oak Ridge, community meeting, David Keim, David Moore, DOE, Enterprise Advisory Services Inc., federal funding, Gerald Boyd, history, interactive exhibits, Manhattan Project, Manhattan Project National Historical Park, Mark Watson, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORNL, Ray Smith, Tom Beehan, U.S. Department of Energy, Wayne Stevenson, Y-12 National Security Comp

City, AMSE Foundation have community meeting on museum Thursday

Posted at 8:34 am July 21, 2014
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

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The American Museum of Science and Energy is at 300 South Tulane Avenue in Oak Ridge. (Photo by Sara Wise)

The City of Oak Ridge and the American Museum of Science and Energy Foundation are sponsoring a community meeting on Thursday that will include discussions of ways to strengthen the museum as a community and regional asset and destination attraction.

The meeting will also include an information session on current museum operations and the role of the AMSE Foundation. New AMSE Director David Moore will be at the meeting.

The meeting is scheduled from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the museum, which is at 300 South Tulane Avenue in Oak Ridge. Registration and light refreshments will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m., a press release said.

In a press release, Oak Ridge City Manager Mark Watson said it’s the right time to get the community involved in a dialogue about the museum. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Community, Community, Government, Nonprofits, Oak Ridge, Slider, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: American Museum of Science and Energy, American Museum of Science and Energy Foundation, AMSE, AMSE Foundation, City of Oak Ridge, community meeting, David Moore, destination attraction, DOE, Manhattan Project, Manhattan Project National Historical Park, Mark Watson, Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, science museum, tourism, U.S. Department of Energy, Wayne Stevenson

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