Monday, September 12, 2011

Free Science & Math Festival Sept. 18 at UI



It's never too soon to start planning your weekend. On Sunday afternoon from 1-5 p.m. check out iExploreSTEM, a FREE festival to nurture the interests of Iowa's K-12 children in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The event will feature more than 45 fun hands-on educational activities including:


Future Engineers Contest -- Create the tallest tower in 8 minutes
CyberAnatomy -- Learn anatomy like a medical student
Pitch and Win -- Pitch your business idea to investors in 3 minutes!
Turbine Testing -- See a model working wind turbine & make your own
Diagnostic Detectives -- Diagnose a case and play lab Jeopardy
Mobile Science -- Visit working mobile weather and communications labs
AND LOTS MORE!!!


When: Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011 1-5 p.m.

Where: State Hygienic Lab, UI Research Park, Coralville, IA

Information: www.iExploreSTEM.org or gina-schatteman@uiowa.edu

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