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AASCU | Telling Our Story: Growing Enthusiasm for STEM Through Engaging Teachers and Instruction
08/17/2023: Concho Valley Homepage: RAMblin ‘Round Texas: Johnson City
07/30/2023: Victoria Advocate: Summer was a blast at VISD summer camps
07/28/2023: 101 Highland Lakes: Interact with innovation at the Science Mill
07/17/2023: 101 Highland Lakes: Science Mill a Top 20 family attraction
07/15/2023: The Panola Watchman: Carthage ISD's Summer STEM Career Immersion Camp offers fun, friendship
06/29/23: 101 Highland Lakes: Be cool, y'all: Escape the heat but not the action
06/20/23: Moms Who Think: 15 Fun Places for Birthday Parties in San Antonio
06/14/23: CBS Austin: Science Mill joins us to take their rover for a spin!
04/21/23: San Saba News: Science Mill hosts butterfly release and beekeeping
04/09/23: Do512 Family: 8 Places for Makers in Austin: Experiments, Tinkering & Other Science Fun
04/07/23: KXAN: ‘Pollinator Palooza’ Coming To The Science Mill In Johnson City
03/14/23: KENS5: Battle of the Bots | Great Day SA
03/09/23: 101 Highland Lakes: Fun lessons during Spring Break 2023
02/02/23: Texas Monthly: Our Guide to Johnson City, Where You Can Stroll to Wineries and Museums
12/13/21: Austin FC: Austin FC and Q2 Announce Inaugural Q-mmunity Gives Program Grant Recipients
12/09/21: PEC: LCRA, PEC award $25,000 grant to Science Mill
5/24/21: Do512 Family: 5 Fun Things About the Science Mill
5/20/21: KXAN: Take a Flight 65 Million Years in the Making
5/10/21: 101 Highland Lakes: Prehistoric Fun at Science Mill’s Jurassic Experience
4/16/21: Austin Active Kids: Top 5 Exhibits at the Science Mill
4/15/21: 101 Highland Lakes: Butterfly Bonanza (and more) at the Science Mill
Feb. 2021: Do512 Family: Freezing Fun and Safe Science
2/23/21: 101 Highland Lakes: Robot Mania at the Science Mill
12/14/20: 101 Highland Lakes: Science Mill open longer for the holiday season
12/4/20: Austin American-Statesman: Science Mill museum open for extended hours this winter break
11/17/20: 101 Highland Lakes: Happy STEM-Giving at the Science Mill
9/3/20: KXAN: Old grain mill becomes science central for kids
6/18/20: 101 Highland Lakes: Science Mill Reopens with New Safety Measures
6/16/20: KSAT TV: STEM-inspired museum set to reopen in Johnson City for summer visits
4/24/20: CultureMap Austin: 8 virtual Texas outdoor experiences to cure COVID-19-induced cabin fever
4/15/20: Dripping Springs News: Science Mill goes online
4/14/20: Austin360: Science Mill Brings Its Exhibits to Your House with Online Exhibits
4/2/20: 101 Highland Lakes: New Virtual Field Trips at the Science Mill
2/25/20: 101 Highland Lakes: Dive into new 4D experience at the Science Mill
2/24/20: We Are Austin/CBS: Sea turtles, tortoises, and more! A virtual reality adventure at the Science Mill!
1/15/20: We Are Austin/CBS: It’s a snow day for everyone at the Science Mill!
1/13/20: 101 Highland Lakes: Build a snowman at Science Mill’s Snow Day
1/7/20: Dripping Springs Century News: Snow Day at the Science Mill
1/2/20: Alcalde: Two Longhorns Spark Discovery at the Hill Country’s Science Mill
12/19/19: PEC News: Full STEM Ahead
12/4/19: DFW Child: Where to Go for the Holidays in Fredericksburg
12/4/19: Hill Country Passport: Science Mill Celebrates 5 Years with “Night of 5s” Benefit
12/3/19: Lower Colorado River Authority: LCRA Scenic Route: Johnson City
12/3/19: Cummins Life: Science Mill in Johnson City Review
11/5/19: Texas Hill Country: Make STEM Learning an Adventure—Tour the Science Mill in Johnson City
10/29/19: The Texas Wildflower: Lights Spectacular—When Johnson City Shines
10/18/19: 101 Highland Lakes: Bats have bellybuttons? Learn facts and myths at Science Mill’s Bat Bazaar
10/16/19: Texas Hill Country Wineries: Science Mill Celebrates Five Years With "Night of 5s Benefit"
Sept. 2019: VacationIdea: 9 Best Things to Do in Johnson City, TX
9/3/19: CultureMap San Antonio: 5 Central Texas spots to enjoy the great outdoors without actually going outside
8/22/19: CultureMap Austin: 7 Austin places to enjoy the outdoors without actually going outside
8/16/19: Austin Chronicle: Day Trips: The Science Mill
8/15/19: 101 Highland Lakes: Science Mill’s newest pals are tort-ally adorable!
July 2019: Texas Highways: 15 Small Texas Towns to Visit Now
7/25/19: 101 Highland Lakes: What’s Lurking at the Science Mill? Shark Week!
7/21/19: San Antonio Express News: San Antonio camp uses science to ‘fight’ zombies
7/19/10: News 4 San Antonio: CAST Tech High School students look at science with help of zombie apocalypse
7/12/19: Victoria Advocate: Youth learn about engineering, robotics through STEM camp
July 2019: Texas Co-op Power: Hands On
6/18/19: KSAT News: TECH SA: Science Mill Showcases STEM Displays
6/17/19: 101 Highland Lakes: Drones and Droids Land at Science Mill
May/June 2019: Visit Austin, Texas: Day Trip Destination: Johnson City
5/29/19: 101 Highland Lakes: Family Friendly Summer Fun in the Highland Lakes
5/15/19: Sowing Seeds: Seven Reasons to Add the Science Mill to Your Family’s Summer Bucket List
4/16/19: KXAN/Studio 512: This Music is Bananas, B A N A N A S
4/16/19: KXAN/Studio 512: Fish & Plants Plants Happily Living Together
3/15/19: Trips to Discover: Top 13 Day Trips from Austin
3/2/19: Austin American-Statesman: Discover one of Texas’ best children’s museums and other surprises in Johnson City
3/2/19: Eat, Play, Pixels: Something Fishy’s Going on at the Science Mill
2/28/19: Society Texas: Meet Me at the Mill: The Science Mill in Johnson City Hosts Chic Event
2/22/19: Haute in Texas: #STEMGirls: peek inside the all-new Aquaponics Greenhouse at the Science Mill!
2/15/19: KABB TV/Focus on South Texas: The Science Mill
2/15/19: 101 Highland Lakes: Science Mill Unveiling Sustainable Aquaponics Greenhouse
2/13/19: Texas Highways: The Science Mill in Johnson City Celebrates its 4th Birthday With a New Exhibit
2/11/19: Studio512, KXAN-TV: Plants + Water + Fish + Light=Aquaponics!
2/5/19: We Are Austin (CBS Austin): Exploring Aquaponics with Science Mill!
1/14/19: Only in Your State: The Science Mill Is The Most Fascinating Museum Near Austin
1/10/19: Maker Mama: Revisiting the Johnson City Science Mill
12/26/18: 101 Highland Lakes: No Time for ‘I’m Bored’ Over Holiday Break With These Fun Ideas
12/20/18: Cummins Life: We Had a Blast at the Science Mill
10/22/18: France Photographers Austin: Science Mill Museum Wedding
9/24/18: The Texas Wildflower: At the Intersection of Art, Technology in Johnson City
8/17/18: CultureMap Austin: 5 action-packed family day trips around Austin and the Texas Hill Country
7/12/18: The Picayune: Science Mill’s Solution to Getting Kids Excited About STEM: Zombies
7/11/18: ITSP Magazine: Science Mill Provides A Hands-On STEM Summer Camp For Underrepresented Kids
July 2018: Texas Highways: A Trip Down the Pedernales River Is Filled with Family Fun and Local Heritage
7/03/18: Texas Lifestyle Magazine: Science Mill Brings STEM to Area Children
7/05/18: 101 Highland Lakes: Donation to Science Mill in Johnson City Could Make Big Dreams for Small-Town Kids Come True
7/02/18: Cisco: The Network: Female-led STEM facilities target young children
June 2018: Hill Country View: It All STEMS from Curiosity
6/15/18: April Monterrosa: Visit the Science Mill This Summer
6/15/18: Four Points Mom: Going STEM at the Science Mill
6/2/18: Austin American-Statesman: 8 cool day trips that will delight the family
6/1/18: Jack's Mom in Austin: The Loss of STEM for Young Girls (and how the Science Mill wants to change that)
5/30/18: The Picayune: Month of Art Programs in June at Science Mill Puts the ‘A’ in STEAM
5/27/18: The Texas Wildflower: Johnson City’s Hot, Happening Arts Scene
5/27/18: Sowing Seeds: Johnson City's Science Mill: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future
5/24/18: Johnson City Record Courier: Seniors Granted First Science Mill Scholarship
5/18/18: Austin Chronicle: Unglue Your Kids From the TV for These Family-Friendly Summer Activities
5/8/18: Austin Monthly: Day Trip: Johnson City
5/1/18: The Picayune: Women in Science Group Leads ‘Fun with Chemistry’ at Science Mill
4/11/18: The Picayune: Science Mill’s Science of Sports on April 14 Tests the Athlete Inside of You
4/4/18: We Are Austin/CBS Austin: Discovering the Science of Sports with Science Mill!
April 2018: Jack's Mom in Austin: The Science Mill in Johnson City
3/28/18: 101 Highland Lakes: Science Mill's New Exhibits Create STEAM
3/8/18: The Picayune: Spring Break: Science Mill Has Robot Mania
2/26/18: Yelp: #TexasTravels at the Science Mill
2/7/18: Texas Hill Country: Science Mill's Colossal Hand Grips Johnson City
2/6/18: Do512 Family: Colossal Robotic Hand at the Science Mill
2/5/18: The Picayune: Interactive Science Mill Now Even More 'Hands-On'
1/18/2018: We Are Austin/CBS Austin: Science Mill Snow Day
1/17/2018: The Picayune: Science Mill's Snow Day is Jan. 20
1/03/2018: The Picayune: Science Mill in Johnson City Offers Adults-Only Tours
Dec. 2017: The Texas Wildflower: Let's Visit the Science Mill in Johnson City
10/5/17: The Picayune: Fly Over New York While Remaining in Texas at Science Mill Fundraiser Oct. 14
9/29/17: Science Mill Founder Bonnie Baskin Receives Award for Vision
Fall 2017: ATPE News Magazine: A Field Guide to Field Trips
Sept. 2017: WACOAN Magazine: Texas Day Trip
7/27/17: Texas Hill Country: Art + Science = Science Mill
7/13/17: Family Love in My City: Quick Texas Daytrips - San Antonio --> Johnson City Science Mill
7/13/17: Qué Means What: Make the Drive for Summer Fun at the Science Mill in Johnson City, TX
7/10/17: Traveling Dad: Day Trip, Science Mill in Johnson City, TX
6/21/17: Put This in Your Brain: Science Mill: Hands-on Fun in the Texas Hill Country
6/9/17: Do512 Family: 5 Children’s Museums Near Austin That Are Worth the Trip
6/7/17: R We There Yet Mom: 5 New Reasons to Visit the Science Mill
6/6/17: 101 Highland Lakes: Artist McKay Otto and Hill Country Science Mill Turning Trash to Treasure
5/30/17: Huffington Post: Engage Your Brain at the Science Mill
5/25/17: Austin American-Statesman: 7 great Austin museums for kids to check out this summer
3/20/17: OutInSA.com: The Otherworldly Work of 'Trans-Dimensional' Artist McKay Otto
3/13/17: Scienceteachingjunkie.com: What Science-Junkie, Kid-Loving, Education Nerd Wouldn't Love This Place?
3/13/17: The Picayune: Hill Country Science Mill Brings 'World" of Music to Johnson City
3/10/17: Texashillcountry.com: Hill Country Science Mill in Johnson City is a STEM Dream Site for Texas children
2/3/17: RWeThereYetMom.com: 8 Fun Things For Younger Kids at the hill Country Science Mill
12/15/16: Johnson City Record Courier: Johnson City's Newest Resident
12/10/16: Rivard Report: Hill Country Science Mill bridges the urban/rural divide
12/8/16: Fort Hood Sentinel: Hands-on STEM experience at the Science Mill
11/21/16: San Antonio Moms Blog: Holiday fun at the Hill Country Science Mill
10/12/16: Highlandlakes.com: Blow up pumpkins, make potions at Science Mill's Fun with Chemistry
8/30/16: Austinot.com: 5 ways to dig into science with kids in Austin
8/15/16: Pulsr.com: 5 reasons to take a day trip to Johnson City
8/5/16: KBTX TV Cruisin' With Courtney
July 2016: Creators and Collectors TV, Episode 1 McKay Otto?
7/21/16: Ripped Jeans & Bifocals A Day Out at the Hill Country Science Mill
7/13/16: travelingdad.com Hill Country Science Mill visit in Johnson City, TX
July 2016: Maker Mama An afternoon at the Hill Country Science Mill
6/15/16: 101highlandlakes.com World-renowned artist McKay Otto can help you turn 'Trash to Treasure'
6/15/16: Texas Dad's Blog Father's Day (and Every Day) Fun: Hill Country Science Mill
5/15/16: Revitalization News Historic 1880 Texas grain mill repurposed to grind out future scientists
5/3/16: Highlandlakes.com Gamers invade Hill Country Science Mill in mission for the future
3/22/16: The Picayune Shoot for the Stars and more at Hill Country Science Mill summer camps
2/8/16: The Picayune Hill Country Science Mill celebrates one year of making STEM fun for kids
1/5/16: The Picayune Hill Country Science Mill forecasting wintery mix of snow fun and learning
January 2016: University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences A Different Kind of Science Startup
January 2016: Visual Art Source Site Specific Sanctuaries
December 2015: Texas Highways Magazine Keeping Up with the Johnsons
11/20/15: HoustonChronicle.com Hill Country Science Mill makes exploration fun
11/13/15: MySanAntonio.com Hill Country Science Mill making experimentation fun
11/10/15: Highlandlakes.com Hill Country Science Mill features unique 'Silo of McKays' exhibit
11/2/15: Fortune.com How This Female Biotech Entrepreneur is Getting Kids to "Fall in Love" With STEM
10/14/15: The Hays News-Dispatch Wimberley Artist Lends Creativity to Science Mill Silos
August 2015: Austin Woman Magazine STEM Superwomen
7/29/15: 101HighlandLakes.com Texas 4-H shows it's not just farming with Science Sleuth Challenge
Summer 2015: Texas Lifestyle Magazine The Hill Country Science Mill
July 2015: Edible Austin Johnson City
6/23/15: TexasHillCountry.com 6 Things You Didn't Know About Johnson City
6/17/15: Texas Standard This Old Feed Mill is Now an Awesome Hands-on Science Museum
5/8/15: Texas Hill Country Magazine Hill Country Science Mill
5/4/15: Engage Their Minds Hill Country Science Mill
4/27/15: Austin Monthly 101 Fun Things to do this Summer
4/15/15: La Vernia News Getting scientific, down at the mill
3/31/15: R We There Yet Mom 9 Things to Do at Hill Country Science Mill | Johnson City, TX
3/31/15: R We There Yet Mom A One-Minute Trip Through the Science Mill [VIDEO]
3/18/15: Ramblings of a Marine Wife Hill Country Science Mill
3/8/15: Free Fun in Austin Hill Country Science Mill
3/8/15: Que Means What Our Five Favorite Exhibits at Hill Country Science Mill
2/28/15: Austin-American Statesman Hill Country Science Mill teaches 2015 science in 1880s space
2/19/15: Do12Family.com A Visit to the Hill Country Science Mill
2/19/15: Johnson City Record Courier Science Mill Opening Wows Visitors
2/17/15: WayOutWestAustin.com Hill Country Science Mill
2/17/15: San Antonio Charter Moms The Hill Country Science Mill is worth the trip to Johnson City
2/13/15: Austin-American Statesman Parenting Blog This Valentine’s Day fall in love with science at Hill Country Science Mill
2/13/15: DailyTrib.com Kids are in control at Hill Country Science Mill in Johnson City
2/12/15: TWC News Hill Country Science Mill Lets Kids Learn and Discover
2/11/15: The Austinot Hill Country Science Mill Creating New Generation of Problem Solvers
2/10/15: 4-H Press New Texas Hill Country mill to provide ‘grist’ for future scientists
2/9/15: AltEdAustin.com Making the invisible visible at the Hill Country Science Mill
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