Media
DC Magazine
Full STEAM Ahead
“Think of the whimsical music-makers, the dreamers of dreams-Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka, Julie Andrews' Mary Poppins….Crystal Bowyer should be on that list.”
The Washington Post
Washington’s Best Museums for Kids
“I always say that we are the hands-on hub for interactive learning; we are the place that you go to do something instead of see something,” Bowyer says.
Authority Magazine
Women of the C-Suite
As a part of my series about strong female leaders, I had the pleasure of interviewing Crystal Bowyer.
Association of Science and Technology Centers
Association of Science and Technology Center’s Leading Edge Award
National Children’s Museum was recognized for the innovative roundtable series that Bowyer facilitated, which brought national media attention, and yielded new partnerships and funding.
CNN
6 Ideas for Summer Fun Now That Camp Has Been Canceled
Bowyer provides tips to assemble camp on demand with at-home STEAM activities and resources.
The Washington Post
At long last, the National Children’s Museum Opens Its Doors
“We wanted this to be more than a play-based experience,” said Crystal Bowyer, the museum’s president.
Washington Business Journal
40 Under 40: Crystal Bowyer
Crystal Bowyer was named to our list of rising leaders in the Greater Washington area.
Parents Magazine
Kids Need Mental Health Days, But Not Every Family Can Afford Them
Bowyer offers science-backed tips for how to identify and address children’s anxiety.
Chicago Tribune
Crystal Bowyer Named Director, External Affairs of the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
Bowyer oversees the Museum’s membership program and department in addition to the individual, major and planned giving departments.
Crain's Chicago Business
A Farm Girl in the Big City
A conversation with Bowyer on her path to nonprofits and philanthropy.
Wednesday Journal
“There’s an enormous amount of responsibility in being a steward of [the Museum of Science and Industry] and its history,” Bowyer said.