Broadbent, a full-service environmental, water resource, and civil engineering firm, is pleased to announce their support and charitable contribution to the Nevada Science Center and the McCaw School of Mines. Both nonprofit organizations are located in the Silver State and aim to educate young Nevadans through impactful and hands-on learning experiences.
“Broadbent is proud to support the mission of both the McCaw School of Mines and the Nevada Science Center to educate children within our community,” said Kirk Stowers, principal geologist at Broadbent. “As one of the leading environmental consultants in Nevada, we understand the significance of educating our youth about the development of Nevada’s history, the importance of mineral resources, scientific discoveries, and the need for future innovation. We are pleased to see the work that both nonprofits have done in educating the community and are happy to contribute to their efforts.”
Based out of Henderson, Nevada, the Nevada Science Center is a nonprofit institution that offers science education through hands-on and virtual learning experiences. The center is composed of a team of researchers and educators and is focused on building a community with access to top quality educational programming for all Nevadans. For more information on the Nevada Science Center’s mission and values, visit sciencecenternevada.org.
The McCaw School of Mines has been part of the Las Vegas and Henderson community since it was built in 1996 and aims to educate young Nevadans about the importance of mineral resources. The non-profit offers interactive tours and exhibits to students and hosts approximately 5,000 Clark County students annually. The student-led, interactive exhibit contains scale model replicas of mining equipment and vehicles and has been enjoyed by over 50,000 students from Nevada, Utah, and California since 1997. For more information on the McCaw School of Mines, visit mccawmines.org.
