Sharon Hassinger

Whitaker Center for Science & The Arts is a non-profit center for the arts, education, entertainment, and cultural enrichment. The private company is based in Harrisburg, PA. The center comprises four main venues: the UPMC Science Center, PNC Innovation Zone, Sunoco Performance Theater, and Select Medical Digital Cinema Theater, offering interactive exhibits, educational films, live performances, and technology experiences. It provides educational programs for all ages, including youth camps, coding clubs, STEM events for high school girls, themed birthday parties, and outreach initiatives. Exhibits and hands-on STEAM labs foster curiosity and creativity, while the PNC Innovation Zone features gaming and coding studios to make STEM accessible. Family-friendly programs, sensory-inclusive events, and educational field trips connect classroom learning with real-world exploration. The company was founded by William Lehr.