Sci-Tech Policies

Weapons Policy

Sci-Tech Discovery Center is a weapons-free facility (including both open and concealed carry firearms), pursuant to Texas Penal Code Section 46.03. Signage is located at the entrance to the museum to notify visitors of this policy. The unlicensed possession of a weapon on museum premises is a felony with a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and a fine not to exceed $10,000.

In the event of an emergency, all staff have been trained in exit locations and safe pathways as well as the “Run, Hide, Fight” philosophy created by the Department of Homeland Security. The Frisco Discovery Center is also located only 2 miles (approximately 6 minutes) from the Frisco Police Department.

Animal Policy

In compliance with the ADA and Texas State Law Sci-Tech allows official service animals (SA) to accompany their handlers into the museum. Other animals, such as pets or ESA, will not be allowed.

Our Big IDEA

Sci-Tech Discovery Center believes that STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) is for everyone. 

Our Big IDEA is:

Inclusion: We commit to empowering all STEM learners, especially those from historically marginalized communities across North Texas, while celebrating and respecting their perspectives, experiences and voices.

Diversity: We believe our team and curriculum should represent the diversity of the communities we serve.

Equity: We strive to remove barriers of learning for historically untapped populations in fields of STEM.

Accessibility: We choose to be proactive ensuring equal opportunity for all STEM learners, regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, religion, or any other protected classification.

Land Acknowledgement

Sci-Tech Discovery Center acknowledges that the land upon which we reside was originally settled and occupied by Indigenous Peoples of Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo), Jumanos, Tawakoni and Wichita tribes as well as those of which we may no longer know the name. We also acknowledge the advancements in fields of STEM made by members of these communities and pay our respect to them, past and present.

To learn more about where you live, visit https://native-land.ca/ 

Want to learn more? Check out these great articles and resources online:

American Indian Science and Engineering Society: 
https://www.aises.org/

Native American/American Indian Trailblazers in STEM:
http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/native-american-stem/
http://teachers.egfi-k12.org/native-american-heritage-month/

Native American and Indigenous Representation in STEM Statistics:
https://blog.eie.org/native-american-and-indigenous-representation-in-stem-where-are-we-now