This summer, as part of its 100th anniversary, USAA is bringing Fort Innovate, a free, traveling innovation lab, to children and their families to help inspire the next generation of big thinkers.
"Fort Innovate brings USAA's spirit, dedication, and passion to communities across the country and reinforces our dedication as we head into our second century of service,” said Wayne Peacock, USAA president and CEO.
USAA was founded in 1922 by a group of soldiers who couldn't obtain auto insurance because they were considered high risk.
Beginning June 10 at the Children's Museum of Phoenix, Fort Innovate will stop at children's and science museums across the country. to teach visitors about the importance of innovation. The experience will bring to life, through hands-on exhibits, five key military innovations from the past 100 years such as night vision, virtual reality, and drones that have had a profound impact on society.
"Innovative thinking provides the opportunity to reference personal experiences to create solutions for problems," said actress, producer, and singer Miranda Cosgrove, who has teamed with USAA to promote Fort Innovate. "Whether it's in STEM or the military, big ideas can come from anyone and anywhere. USAA's Fort Innovate will provide kids with a fun, educational experience that showcases this and inspires their creativity."
The full Fort Innovate tour schedule includes:
June 10-12: Children's Museum of Phoenix
June 17-19: The DoSeum, San Antonio
June 24-26: Glazer Children's Museum, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa
July 4: Fort Bragg July 4th Celebration
July 8-10: Discovery Place Nature Center, Charlotte
July 15-17: St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis
July 22-24: Navy Pier, Chicago
July 29-31: Intrepid Museum, New York City
Aug. 3-4: Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia
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USAA worked with San Antonio's DoSeum Children's Museum to design the five exhibits within Fort Innovate.
USAA is also launching the USAA Innovation Sweepstakes to provide participants with the opportunity to further explore innovation and their creativity through the chance to win a trip for four to Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and $50,000.
Visitors to Fort Innovate can register onsite and those unable to make it in person can register at www.usaa.com/fortinnovate.
Reach Julia LeDoux at Julia@connectingvets.com.
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