Chrysalis
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About Us
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Chrysalis Development Group (CDG) is a nonprofit (501C3) based in Northern Virginia dedicated to advancing educational equity through hands-on STEAM events and programming. We specialize in designing immersive learning experiences that spark curiosity and build identity among youth from underserved communities. Our initiatives span events such as the “Spooky Mad Science Expo”, and programs such as the “Teen Science Café”, and “Be a Health Scientist”, all aimed at promoting STEM education and empowering the next generation of science leaders.
Upcoming
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Spooky Mad Science Expo
10 Years of Curiosity, Chaos & Creativity
October 18, 2025 3pm – 7pm
Patrick Henry Recreation Center
4653 Taney Ave Alexandria, VA 22304
Science • Games • Prizes • Live DJ • Food Trucks
Join the most electrifying STEM celebration in the region, where science gets spooky, experiments glow, and imagination runs wild.
Now in its 10th year, the Spooky Mad Science Expo brings together hundreds of curious minds for an afternoon of hands-on discovery, eerie tech, and Halloween-inspired science. Past expos have featured incredible partners like NASA, NSF, USPTO, Boeing, and Titan Robotics, and while this year’s lineup is still bubbling in the lab, we’re cooking up a full-scale spectacle you won’t want to miss.
Whether you’re a future scientist, a STEM-loving teen, or just here for the slime and surprises, this is your invitation to explore, experiment, and get inspired.
To become a sponsor contact khoshnamak@chrysalisdg.org
Upcoming
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Chrysalis Doctor-To-Be Academy
Free Summer Program | Grades 2-8
The Be a Health Scientist cardiology session at William Ramsay Recreation Center delivered exceptional results, demonstrating the power of hands-on health science education for young learners. 80 1-6 graders participated in the cardiology module with 95% of students left feeling happy or super happy, with 94% showing career interest in cardiology, outcomes that far exceed standard youth STEM program benchmarks.
In 5 days, kids can become:
- A Dietician
- An Athletic Trainer
- An Epidemiologist
- An Orthopedic Doctor
- A Cardiologist
For more information contact khoshnamak@chrysalisdg.org
Recent Events
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Chrysalis Teen Science Café
Quantum Computers: The Future is (almost) Here!
April 25, 2024 3pm – 5:30pm
Patrick Henry Recreation Center
4653 Taney Ave Alexandria, VA 22304
Science • Games • Prizes • Live DJ • Food Trucks
Join us for at this FREE event and learn about the coolest career paths, what and where to study, awesome job opportunities, and scholarships just for you.
To become a sponsor contact khoshnamak@chrysalisdg.org
Committed to Making a Difference
Chrysalis Development Group is committed to providing affordable, stimulating STEAM programming and opportunities to elementary school, middle school and high school students through interesting, fun, and engaging events as well as supporting them academically through after-school classes in math and programming.
Although Northern Virginia is rich in diversity, data shows that equity is still an issue and consistent challenge in the education of the youth in our region. While the problem is much more nuanced in larger school systems such as Fairfax and Arlington, it is much more pronounced in a smaller school system with a single high school such as Alexandria. To address this disparity, Chrysalis intends to get students interested and passionate about STEM early, help them academically, and give them the confidence to pursue it.
What’s New
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See what’s new with Chrysalis and stay updated with our programs, news, upcoming events, as well as photos and videos from recent events!
