Overview

Mobius was formed by the merger of two local organizations, SciTech and the Children’s Museum of Spokane, and is dedicated to two endeavors:

Mobius Science and Technology Center at Michael Anderson Plaza – A critically needed and resident requested science and technology center to enhance educational opportunities for lifelong learners.

Mobius Kids – An expanded children’s museum facility located at River Park Square for early learners.

Our name was inspired by a Mobius Strip – a loop of material with a single twist. This creates a continuous one-sided plane and represents the endless possibilities, creativity and sustainability that the organization encourages. Mobius Strips have been used in ways ranging from industrial applications and artwork, to the basis for the universal recycling symbol.

Our Mission

To be a Northwest Institution that is a center of hands-on science, arts and cultural education, inspiring kids in every stage of life.

Our Vision

To be the hub of an energized community of lifelong learners inspired to explore the global connections of science and society.

Who we are

Mobius is an authentic grassroots community project. The organization is comprised of a dedicated group of people who live in your community; they are your neighbors and your friends. This group has worked tirelessly to fulfill a need in our town and our region that will allow our children to experience science, art, and technology during their most important developmental years. Mobius is lead by an energized volunteer Board of Directors that is dedicated to making Spokane a better place to live and visit through the Mobius Science Center.

John Becker, Chairman, Windermere

Nancy Clark Brown, Assistant Professor, WSU

Judd Case, Dean, College of Health, Science, Engineering, EWU

Sandy Clark, Vice President, Next It Corporation

Wanda Cowles

Laura Gruber

Jeff Hamilton

Jack Heath, President/COO, Washington Trust Bank

Betsy Jewett

James F. Karel, President, Karel Capital, Inc

Lon Lee, President, KHQ

Craig Lunsman, Managing Director, CEO, William Jamieson Group

Chris Majer, CEO, Human Potential Project

Jim Quigley,

Dave Remington, CFO, Itron, Retired

Neil Worrall, MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Mary Tyrie, Executive Director

 

Professional Assistance

The Alford Group – An expert non-profit consultant who completed a fundraising feasibility study for Mobius.

The Collins Group – An expert non-profit fundraising consultant with a 26-year history in the Pacific Northwest is guiding the capital campaign toward completion.

Foster Pepper Shefelman – Attorneys that negotiated the 100-year lease with the Parks Department.

William McDonough + Partners – World-renowned architects who developed conceptual building plans working with Spokane-based Integrus Architecture.

Getting Involved

You too can make a difference! Gifts and volunteer efforts from individuals, corporations and foundations will be the cornerstone that make the Mobius Science Center a reality. Once operating, Mobius will be self-funding, but we need your help to ensure that construction begins. For more information about how to Get Involved and donate click here.