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Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
The Daily Pennsylvanian

BRIEF: Science Center looking for new president

Lawrence Chakrin resigned as president last year, and Science Center Chief Executive Officer Robert Krutsick is serving as president in the intern. The 26-year-old science park, located on Market Street between 34th and 38th streets, is controlled by 28 area colleges. The University holds 42 percent of the stock of the science center corporation. Senior Vice President Marna Whittington, who serves on the center's Board of Directors, is coordinating the search. -- Matthew Klein