Providing out-of-this-world STEM education in ‘Wondrous Space’
The AMETEK Foundation partnered with The Franklin Institute to develop an immersive exhibition that explores the wonders of space—and the technology that makes it all possible.
For over 30 years, the AMETEK Foundation has proudly partnered with The Franklin Institute (TFI) to help inspire curiosity and STEM learning for its hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. On the eve of TFI’s 200th anniversary, the AMETEK Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to the museum by sponsoring its latest permanent installation, Wondrous Space. Through support from the Foundation, AMETEK is proud to sponsor the Rover Design exhibit—an interactive station where guests can design and test rudimentary exploratory rovers on Mars and other extraterrestrial terrains.
AMETEK Corporate team members pose with a partner from The Franklin Institute during the opening of Wondrous Space on November 2 Many of AMETEK’s businesses enable space exploration, including AMETEK Pacific Design Technologies (PDT), whose technologies are on display nearby the Rover Design exhibit. AMETEK PDT produces the very innovations that are used on the exploratory rovers that visitors have the chance to interface with.
The solutions on display from AMETEK PDT played a critical role in multiple successful missions to Mars and the International Space Station. Their technology enables safe, constant thermal management for high-precision equipment, whether it’s on the launchpad, in space, or 34 million miles away on Mars.
AMETEK is proud to sponsor the Rover Design portion of Wondrous Space 
AMETEK PDT's innovations are on display in the new exhibit Showcasing the wide range of STEM careers and helping to inspire the next generation of problem solvers is why the AMETEK Foundation has been a long-time partner with TFI. TFI is a renowned and innovative leader in the field of science and technology learning. Located in the heart of Philadelphia and reigning as Pennsylvania’s most visited museum, it is dedicated to creating a passion for learning by offering access to hands-on science education. TFI’s new Wondrous Space exhibit aims to feed curiosity about what lies beyond and inspire excitement for future advancements and the endeavors that await.
The Rover Design activity is an interactive station where guests can design and test rudimentary exploratory rovers on Mars and other extraterrestrial terrains We hope that this exhibit ignites curiosity in all museum visitors and continues to drive innovation and discovery.
Learn more about TFI’s Wondrous Space, AMETEK PDT’s work on the Mars Rover, and other ways that AMETEK is enabling space exploration.
About The AMETEK Foundation
The AMETEK Foundation is our charitable giving arm, empowering our global team to make a positive impact in their local communities, working together to make the world a better place.Established in 1960, it strengthens efforts in health and welfare, civic and social service programs, arts and culture, and education - specifically with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for under-served students.
Through the Foundation's contributions and our colleagues' worldwide volunteer efforts, AMETEK aims to drive a greater purpose for the company and improve the communities around the world.
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