Becky Thompson: Science, Swim, Legacy | St. Louis News

A tragic loss rocked the St. Louis Science Center: Becky Thompson, 47, vice president of science and education, died during her attempt to swim the Catalina Channel. A passionate advocate for science and community, she had only joined the center in 2024 but brought decades of leadership experience from institutions like Fermilab. An elite athlete who competed in Ironman races and marathon swims, Thompson embodied relentless determination—both in science and sport. Her legacy lives on through her unwavering belief in science as a force that unites us. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0a6c0b1f791ea607