About Discovery Communications

Science Channel

• Launched in 1996, Science Channel, the only network entirely dedicated to the wonders of science, has provided exciting science programming to its audiences for over 13 years.
• Science Channel is broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week to more than 58 million U.S. homes, and is simulcast on Science Channel HD.
• Science Channel immerses viewers in the incredible possibilities of science — from string theory and futuristic cities to accidental discoveries and outrageous inventions, celebrating the trials, errors and incredible moments that change our lives forever.
• ScienceChannel.com is an information rich website providing viewers with a deeper dive into science channel programming with exclusive video, science blogs, games, puzzles, interviews and the latest news from the world of science.
• Member Board of Advisors, representing organizations such as: NASA, M.I.T, Princeton University, National Academy of Sciences and Popular Science.
• Twitter.com/ScienceChannel is followed by nearly 13,000 science enthusiasts, providing daily updates about science news, programming specials and other fun science information.
  
  

Discovery Channel

• Launched in 1985, Discovery Channel, one of the United States' largest cable television networks, is seen in over 94 million homes; internationally, it is seen in 234 million homes in more than 170 countries.
• Primetime programming features science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world.
• Discovery Channel's high quality programming inspires audiences by delivering knowledge about the world in a fun, engaging and energizing way.
• Discovery's hit-show Mythbusters, called "the best science show on television," by the New York Times, features science enthusiasts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage. Mythbusters uses scientific experimentation to uncover the truth behind popular myths and legends.

Discovery Education

• Powered by the #1 non-fiction media brand in the world, Discovery Education transforms classrooms and inspires teachers with engaging content and services that measure and improve student achievement.
• Discovery Education is now the #1 provider of digital content to US classrooms.
• Our flagship service, Discovery Education streaming, available in more than half of all U.S. schools, offers teachers and students a library of up to 9,000 full-length videos and 71,000 video clips aligned to state academic standards. Searchable by keyword, content area and grade level, the rich video content and other digital assets from Discovery Education enhance curriculum and engage today’s students in learning.
• The Discovery Educator Network (DEN) supports educators committed to the power of technology as a teaching tool. Currently, the DEN has over 120,000 members nationwide.
• Discovery Education works with corporate, foundation, government and non-profit partners that share our mission of fostering student achievement to create innovative education programs that are delivered free-of-charge to students across America. Partnerships include:
  • Scotch Science Fair Central, which provides clear guidance to parents on how to help students capture the spirit of innovation as they plan, complete and present a successful science fair project.
  • www.FuelOurFutureNow.com, a dynamic online partnership created by the U.S. Department of Energy, The X PRIZE Foundation and Discovery Education that excites students about energy efficiency.
  • Ready Classroom, created in partnership with the Ad Council and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, provides resources explaining to children the science of severe weather and helps teach disaster preparedness.
  • Think Green, created in partnership with Waste Management, teaches the importance of the 4 R's- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover and brings critical awareness of key science concepts to students.

Seimens We Can Change the World Challenge

• Launched in 2008, the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge is the first and only national K-12 sustainability education initiative aligned to state education standards.
• Created in partnership with the Siemens Foundation and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the program is designed to educate, empower and engage students in sustainability with science as the backbone.
• The inaugural grand prize winning team presented its project at the United Nations, which is partnering on the Challenge to support sustainability in education on a global level.
• The initiative expanded to elementary schools in 2009 and launches in high schools in 2010.

STEM Academy

• Launching January 1, 2010, the Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education will partner to create a national STEM education program for teachers.
• The program will feature an online shared repository of STEM best teaching practices, a National Teacher Academy bringing together science educators from across the country and an ongoing webinar series featuring leading scientists and experts in their fields.

Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge

• Since 1999, The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge has been the premier science competition for Middle School students in the United States.
• Over 600,000 students have participated in the competition in the past 10 years, and over $350,000 dollars in scholarships have been awarded.
• Winners have gone on to speak before members of Congress, work with the nation's top scientists, and pursue academic careers in the sciences.
• Discovery's networks and partners work to create unique, one of a kind science experience trips as prizes for the top finalists.

Discovery Channel Telescope

• Discovery Communications is proud to partner with the world-renowned Lowell Observatory to build the Discovery Channel Telescope, the world's first next generation telescope.
• First Light is scheduled for 2010, and the Discovery Channel Telescope will be among the most technically sophisticated ground-based telescopes of its size and is expected to be the fifth largest telescope in the continental United States.
• Science Channel and Discovery Education will bring news and discoveries from the telescope to TV viewers and into the classroom.
• The Discovery Channel Telescope will be a powerful instrument for research and a major new tool for public education in astronomy, science and technology.

Discovery Digital Media

HowStuffWorks.com

• HowStuffWorks.com is an award-winning online resource that provides credible and easy-to-understand information and explanations for thousands of topics, which includes a wealth of science content from engineering, earth science and space to genetics, physical sciences and technology.

Discovery News

• Since 1998, Discovery News has been a leading producer of breaking news and in-depth coverage and analysis of technology and space-related news, as well as developments in earth sciences. Building on its commitment to covering the world through the lens of science and technology, a new dedicated website for Discovery News launched on Monday, November 9, 2009.

Curiosity: The Questions of Our Life

• Curiosity: The Questions of our Life is an unprecedented 60-episode television series spearheaded by Discovery Founder and Chairman John Hendricks.
• The project is a five-year, multi-million dollar, multi-platform global programming initiative that will tackle fundamental questions and underlying mysteries of our time.
• A companion initiative in K-12 schools will drive engagement in STEM education nationwide.