Through a $500,000 gift from Richmond philanthropists David S. Cohn, Esq. and Jane B. Cohn, the Science Museum of Virginia is establishing the Cohn Scientist Endowment Fund. The donation will be used to support the newly created David and Jane Cohn Scientist staff position.
When Virginia Celeste Ellett passed away in January at 93 years young, Science Museum of Virginia staff began brainstorming ways they could honor the long-time supporter for her generous bequest of $2.4 million. Placing a plaque somewhere in the building didn't seem like a fitting tribute, so the staff decided to name the Director of Education position after her.