WATERTOWN — With help from the community, the Sci-Tech Center is recovering from the devastating January flood at its Stone Street building. As part of that recovery, on July 6,
WATERTOWN — Building issues for the Sci-Tech Center on Stone Street have gone from bad to worse, forcing the closure of the building for “many months.”
WATERTOWN — The laws of gravity have become pronounced at the Sci-Tech Center building, causing a safety issue resulting in the front of the structure to be closed off to
Stephen A. Karon, executive director for the Sci-Tech Museum of Northern New York, has worked for over a decade furthering the mission of the nonprofit founded in 1983, set on helping the public gain a better understanding of science and technology. While the COVID-19 pandemic may have slowed things down, the mission hasnât changed, and the museum has adapted with the times. Mr. Karon spoke with NNY Business magazine to discuss the museum, his role with it and how he came to be there, as well as plans for the future.
NNYB: Are you originally from the north country?
KARON: No, Iâm originally from around the Boston area.