Channel Title: miSci - museum of innovation and science Channel Description: miSci, The Museum of Innovation and Science (formerly Schenectady Museum), Tech Valley's science center, presents a selection of rare films from its General Electric film collection, including more than 1,500 advertising, training, and educational films from 1915-1983. See miSci's's website www.misci.org for additional information about the Museum, the films, and digitized photos and text documents. For more information about the films, please visit the miSci website, email Curator Chris Hunter at archives@schenectadymuseum.org, or phone (518) 382-7890, ext. 241. Films were donated by GE Energy, GE Global Research, members of GE's audio-visual department, and other Museum donors. Project funding was provided through grants from the Institute for Museum and Library Services and IEEE Life Members' Foundation. <video> miSci on the Move - Orion Description: Chris Given, miSci’s Planetarium Manager, discusses Orion, one of the most famous constellations, mainly because of ‘Orion’s Belt.’ </video> <video> miSci on the Move: Zodiacal Constellation - Cancer Description: In this video, Chris Givan, miSci's Planetarium Manager, discusses the zodiacal constellation Cancer, which lies in the northern sky. </video> <video> 1972 WGY 50th Anniversary Television Program Description: The program aired on WRGB on February 20, 1972. The program was hosted by Earle Pudney and directed by William Futtrell. It featured interviews with Martha Brooks and violinist Edward Rice. </video> <video> miSci on the Move - Social Distancing Description: Chris Givan, miSci's Planetarium Manager, uses a fun and easy way to explain social distancing, quarantines, and self-isolation, and why they're so important. </video> <video> miSci Coverage of Space X NASA Launch (Rescheduled from Wednesday, May 27) Description: Join miSci Science Communicators as they discuss the historic Space X NASA Launch which is scheduled to occur on Saturday, May 30. The coverage begins at 2:50 pm EST. </video> <video> miSci on the Move - Hurricanes Description: Lileas Maier, miSci's Director of School Programs, discusses the fascinating science behind hurricanes. </video> <video> miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science Butterfly House Live Stream Description: Chrysalis chamber in miSci butterfly house. Expecting over one hundred painted lady butterflies preparing to emerge in the next few days. The red liquid is fluid left over from the butterfly transformation, not blood. </video> <video> miSci on the Move - Bellatrix Description: Chris Given, miSci’s Planetarium Manager, discusses Bellatrix, one of the most famous constellations (as well as one of the most infamous characters in the 'Harry Potter' universe). </video> <video> miSci - Museum of Innovation and Science Butterfly House Live Stream Description: Chrysalis chamber in miSci butterfly house. Expecting over one hundred painted lady butterflies preparing to emerge in the next few days. The red liquid is fluid left over from the butterfly transformation, not blood. </video> <video> miSci on the Move - Cryptography Description: In this video, Kurt Beecher, miSci's Exhibit Design Specialist (and alchemist in residence), explores the science of keeping secrets through cryptography with a fun at-home experiment. </video> <video> miSci on the Move: Zodiacal Constellation - Leo Description: In this video, Chris Givan, miSci's Planetarium Manager, discusses the zodiacal constellation Leo, which lies in the northern celestial hemisphere. </video> <video> miSci's Big Bang Gala 2023 miMembership Presentation Description: Learn about miSci's Neil Golub miMembership program and how it brings the exciting exhibits at miSci to the students and families from the Schenectady City School District. </video> <video> miSci Coverage of Space X NASA Launch Description: Join miSci Science Communicators as they discuss the historic Space X NASA Launch which is scheduled to occur on Wednesday, May 27. Coverage begins at 3:30 pm EST. </video> <video> miSci on the Move - Straw Rockets Description: Chris Givan, miSci's Planetarium Manager, discusses the science behind straw rockets. This video also features exciting footage from the recent NASA SpaceX shuttle launch. </video> <video> miSci on the Move - Betelgeuse, The Giant Star Description: Chris Given, miSci’s Planetarium Manager, discusses the giant star Betelgeuse, its strengths and weaknesses. </video>

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miSci, The Museum of Innovation and Science (formerly Schenectady Museum), Tech Valley's science center, presents a selection of rare films from its General Electric film collection, including more than 1,500 advertising, training, and educational films from 1915-1983.

See miSci's's website www.misci.org for additional information about the Museum, the films, and digitized photos and text documents.

For more information about the films, please visit the miSci website, email Curator Chris Hunter at archives@schenectadymuseum.org, or phone (518) 382-7890, ext. 241.

Films were donated by GE Energy, GE Global Research, members of GE's audio-visual department, and other Museum donors.

Project funding was provided through grants from the Institute for Museum and Library Services and IEEE Life Members' Foundation.

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