LANCASTER, Pa. — The Lancaster Science Factory on Monday announced the impending departure of executive director Emily Landis, who will step down on Wednesday after 10 years of service.
Landis’s accomplishments include doubling the science center’s physical size, annual attendance, budget, and staff, the facility said in a press release. She also led the Elevate Curiosity Capital Campaign which raised over $4.4M and led to three phases of major construction in 2019, 2022, and 2023.
Landis’ other accomplishments include expanding the facility to add the Russo Family Maker Space, the Culliton Curiosity Wing, the Mueller Family Outdoor Courtyard, and the High Foundation Sky Bridge designed and fabricated by Luckey Climbers.
Additionally, the capital campaign resulted in the establishment of the Science Factory’s first Endowment Fund, the museum said.
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