Our third annual Evening of Discovery and Giving: SEE Science Center Celebrates Flights of Fancy presented by RBC Wealth Management
was held on May 5, 2011.

Presented by RBC Wealth Management and hosted by local inventor and entrepreneur Dean Kamen, the event was a successful night of exploration and giving. Dean Kamen opened his home to the region’s leaders of high-tech companies, businesses and special invited guests for the benefit of the SEE Science Center, Manchester, New Hampshire’s science discovery center.

The SEE Science Center wishes to thank the following sponsors for making this event possible:

RBC Wealth Management
Credit Suisse
Lighthouse Placement
SilverTech
PSNH
D'Amante Couser Pellerin
Sapers & Wallack
Ahlquist
RTM Inc.
DEKA
Dyn
CGI Employment Benefits
Central Paper Products
Pepe & Hazard
Gemini Investors
Bellman Jewelers
Danais Realty

This exclusive fundraising event is a wonderful opportunity to support an important educational facility while enjoying the company of renowned inventor, physicist and entrepreneur Dean Kamen.  His home is an architectural wonder, filled with inventions, artwork and mechanical curiosities.  Guests enjoy a casual dinner, networking opportunities and the opportunity to view Dean’s personal collection and take in the 360 degree view from the home's cupola.

This year's event featured a program where Dean described the focult pendulum exhibit in his living room and spoke of the importance os the SEE Science Center in the local community. Guests also participated in friendly science challenges, highlighting the theme of the event, Flights of Fancy.  The team representing Dyn were the champions. To read their account of the tournament action please click here. Guests also had the opportunity to bid on a variety of silent auction items and make a contribution to the evening’s beneficiary, The SEE Science Center.

For inquiries about next year's event please contact Peter Gustafson, Development Coordinator at the SEE Science center at 669-0400.

Click on a photo below to see photos from the third annual event.