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Table of Contents

Steam (SCIENCE)

🟥 Howell Nature Center (Animal Acoustics).................................Music Room (page 3)

🟥 Spirit of Alexandria Nature Bus..……….……………….…..……...….Outside (page 4)

🟥 NASA and Rice University Mobile Planetarium……………….…..……..Gym (page 6)

sTeam (TECHNOLOGY)

🟦 Rover the Robot...…….……....…………………….……….....…….…Library (page 10)

🟦 ReduxAir (Drones)….………………………………..……………....….…Gym (page 11)

stEam (ENGINEERING)

🟩 UofD Jesuit Robocubs #1701………………...…..………1st Grade Vickers (page 12)

steAm (ART)

🟨 Plymouth Community Arts Council Watercolor Art……..……..….Art Room (page 13)

steaM (MATHEMATICS)

🟧 Learning Gizmos ..……………………………………2nd Grade Stahl & Hill (page 14)

STEAM (Cross Curricular Interactive Demonstrations & Presentations) 🟪 Stemville ……………….……………………..………..……1st Grade Hilbers (page 15)

🟪 Magformers………………...….…….………..………………2nd Grade Kubik (page 16)

🟪 PSCA Science & Engineering Fair Winners……..…………..1st Grade Call (page 17)

🟪 Mind Trekkers………………………………………...K Cliff, Bargo & Osborn (page 18)

🟪 Challenge Island……………………………………………………...Y5 Wright (page 19)

🟪 STEAM Career Volunteers..….………..…………………………………..…………Gym

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Who: The Howell Nature Center https://www.howellnaturecenter.org It is nestled around beautiful Pleasant Lake and among 230 rolling acres of woods and wetlands in the heart of Livingston County, Michigan. We offer comprehensive outdoor education and recreation programs; outstanding age-progressive summer camps; a premier wildlife rehabilitation clinic; native Michigan wildlife in our teaching zoo; Wild Wonders Wildlife Park; and an adventure education center available year-round to individuals and groups all over the Midwest. It is also the location of the overnight 6th Grade Camp in 2020.

What: Animal Acoustics Discovery Show (6-8PM, every 30 minutes) Nature is full of music, thanks to animal vocalizations! Join as we explore the various sounds that your animal friends can make, and how they use them to survive. We will also talk about how animals have special adaptations for hearing nature’s music in this interactive, one-of-a-kind program! Career(s):

Veterinarian Veterinarians are charged with providing animals with medical care, which may involve both general health check-ups as well as emergency and live-saving care through surgeries and medical procedures. There are different types of veterinarians, as some work in clinics and primarily see pets, while others work with livestock animals or may work in the food safety and inspection industry. All veterinarians must have a solid understanding of animal science, anatomy, biology, and physiology. They typically learn these skills by completing a bachelor's degree and then obtaining a four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Wildlife Biologist Zoologists and wildlife biologists are scientists who are interested in studying different types of animals, natural environments and ecosystems, and the interaction that occurs between animals and their environment. There are many different types of zoologists and wildlife biologists, as these scientists typically specialize in a specific species or part of zoology, entomology, ornithology, teratology, or histology. This job requires a high level understanding of science and the scientific process, as zoologists and wildlife biologists engage heavily in research and often publish their findings in scientific journals and papers. Agricultural and Food Scientist Agricultural and food scientists are involved in studying different types of agricultural products and methods, which often involves studying farm animals and livestock. Some of these scientists work specifically as animal scientists, which entails researching farm animals to understand their development, health, and nutrition and then providing farmers with guidance as to how to care for animals most effectively to produce the best products. They are also involved with making sure the living conditions of animals are humane and safe.

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Who: The Howell Nature Center - Spirit of Alexandria Nature Bus

http://www.spiritofalexandria.org The Spirit of Alexandria Foundation was created to carry on the legacy of Alexandria Bennett, a little girl whose passion for nature and generosity was evident to everyone around her.

Through this foundation, it is her family and friends mission to help children experience nature and all its wonderment. The Spirit of Alexandria Foundation will work in cooperation with partners in the places that she loved, both close to home and across the country.

What: Strolling Exhibit (6-8PM) The Nature Bus was designed with an exciting and engaging exterior, showing animals native to Michigan and in residence at The Howell Nature Center's Wild Wonders Park. The interior has been developed to contain engaging images along with educational facts pertaining to Birds of Prey, Michigan Mammals and Creatures of the Night.

Career(s): Naturalist A naturalist is one who assists in keeping a balance in the environment. The naturalist teaches people about the need for protection of plants and animals that live in the forests. The job of a naturalist is mostly involved in teaching and spreading information about the need for maintenance of ecosystems that are necessary for maintaining a balance in the society.

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Environmental Scientist Environmental scientists conduct research to identify, control, or eliminate sources of pollutants or hazards affecting the environment or public health. Their research generally involves determining data collection methods; collecting and analyzing air, water, and soil samples; analyzing environmental data gathered by others; and analyzing for correlations to human activity. They also need to prepare reports and presentations that explain their findings. Environmental scientists also develop plans to prevent, control, or fix environmental problems like air pollution. They may also advise government officials that make policy, and businesses that need to follow regulations or improve their practices. Some conduct environmental inspections of businesses. Many assess the potential effects of development projects to prevent creating new problems. Some environmental scientists and specialists focus on environmental issues, while others focus on issues relating to human health. Either way, they work on critical issues, solving some of the most important problems of our day.

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Who: NASA and Rice University Mobile Planetarium 6:00PM Earth’s Wild Ride (K-3rd Grade) Imagine Earth were a distant place you once called home but could never visit again. What would you remember most about the planet, and how would you describe it to your grandchildren? Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. Conversation leads to contrasts between the moon, the only home the granddaughter knows, and the Earth, where the grandfather has spent most of his life. As they watch the Moon's shadow move across Earth, the grandfather tells stories of crashing asteroids, erupting volcanoes, roaring dinosaurs, electrifying lightning and booming thunder. Each experience begins with a telescope view of the dynamic Earth in stark contrast with the unchanging lunar landscape. EARTH'S WILD RIDE is like many tales shared by grandparents over the centuries, except "the old country" is really another planet, always visible from the moon base, but totally unlike the granddaughter's world. While learning about eclipses, the ice age, Earth's water cycle and differences between the Earth and Moon, the audience is taken on a roller-coaster-like ride through canyons of raging rivers and hot flowing lava. Career(s): Astronaut

Astronauts are mainly responsible for regulating and operating space stations. Depending on their role, their job duties can vary slightly from becoming a commander and pilot astronaut, a mission specialist or a payload specialist. When astronauts aren’t in space, they are continually training and are involved in other tasks at NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA) or the specific space agency they work for. This includes assisting with scientific research, preparing for a mission or interacting with the crew that is currently in space. Being an astronaut is dangerous and requires some very unique qualities and characteristics to ensure survival in space. These mainly include: teamwork skills, intelligence and initiative, communication skills and leadership skills.

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Who: NASA and Rice University Mobile Planetarium 6:30PM Dinosaur Prophecy (2nd-4th Grade) Long before dinosaurs' massive extinction 65 million years ago, many individual species simply disappeared. Visit dinosaur graveyards, study their bones, and reconstruct how these creatures lived and died to solve four famous cold cases from the age of the dinosaurs in DINOSAUR PROPHECY. "Today we are learning to cope with extreme weather, from Category Five hurricanes to devastating tsunamis," said Dr. Carolyn Sumners, director of the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Burke Baker Planetarium. "The Dinosaur Prophecy examines the deaths of these dominant and ferocious creatures, which tell of the Earth's enormous power and potential for dramatic and devastating change. Each disaster that affected the dinosaurs is a warning for human survival." Viewers discover the lives of multiple species of dinosaurs, from the Coelophysis of 205 million years ago to the Allosaurus and Diplodocus of the mid-Jurassic period. Viewers will also see the feathered Sinornithosaurus of China and the T. rex and Triceratops that survived and thrived until the final extinction of all dinosaurs 65 million years ago. Career(s): Archeologist

An archeologist researches the culture and past human life in history from remains, architectural features, artifacts, and structures found in excavation or underwater recovery or other discovery. They carefully record an object’s information and location then authenticate, date and identify the objects and structures that an excavation has recovered. Recordings would include an artifact’s function, shape, size, and decoration and can give descriptions based on an artifact’s attributes or physical properties, like the materials they were made of. Archeologists answer specific questions about past societies and cultures according to their survey and research and write and/or publish reports that record site methodology, history and artifact analysis results. They would also give their recommendations and findings to colleagues and the general public for interpreting

findings and conserving. An archaeologist works very closely with anthropologist; they would draw and update maps of the site of features, stratum surfaces and unit profiles. A collection would be made of the artifacts of various materials and be placed and marked in bags identifying where they were discovered. An archeologist can work in museums, parks, historic sites, public education, or manage exhibits. Others work in laboratories studying samples or at archaeology field sites. Archeologists travel all over the world.

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Who: NASA and Rice University Mobile Planetarium 7:00PM Force Five (4th-6th Grade) Feel the Fury! Get ready to take cover when you see nature go FORCE FIVE, from our partners, Houston Museum of Natural Science and Rice University. Extreme weather takes center stage in this full dome animated show revealing images not seen by naked eye due to their life-threatening nature. Using real movies and NASA based images, Force Five offers the audience a vantage that would never be safe in the real world, creating a sense of what it would look and feel like if you were standing in the middle of a deadly storm. "Experience a storm without getting wet!" The show begins by stepping back in time to 1900, when the great hurricane swept through Galveston, killing over 6,000 men, women, and children in one night of terror. Homes collapsed under the incredible force of torrential winds, powerful rain and rising water, and animates how the surge may have looked. It then shows how NASA spacecraft and special aircraft measure hurricanes and predict their paths. We fly with a storm chaser aircraft through the heart of a hurricane. Career(s): Meteorologist

A meteorologist is an individual with specialized education who uses scientific principles to explain, understand, observe or forecast the earth's atmospheric phenomena and/or how the atmosphere affects the earth and life on the planet. Activities of a meteorologist often are classified into a number of specialized areas. A few examples are: air pollution meteorology, global climate modeling, hydrometeorology, and numerical analysis and forecasting. These activities often require additional specialized education in related subjects.

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Who: NASA and Rice University Mobile Planetarium 7:30PM The Body Code (5th-8th Grade) Fly through the carotid artery; explore the eye, brain, ear, and heart. Then, shrink into a cell to see its nucleus and DNA within. Discover how DNA programs the body's cells to form the circulatory and nervous systems. Then watch from inside as we use lasers to fight disease at the cellular level. Career(s): Doctor

A physician, medical practitioner, medical doctor, or simply doctor, is a professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments. Physicians may focus their practice on certain disease categories, types of patients, and methods of treatment—known as specialties—or they may assume responsibility for the provision of continuing and comprehensive medical care to individuals, families, and communities—known as general practice. Medical practice properly requires both a detailed knowledge of the academic disciplines, such as anatomy and physiology, underlying diseases and their treatment—the science of

medicine—and also a decent competence in its applied practice—the art or craft of medicine. Both the role of the physician and the meaning of the word itself vary around the world. Degrees and other qualifications vary widely, but there are some common elements, such as medical ethics requiring that physicians show consideration, compassion, and benevolence for their patients.

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Who: Rover the Robot https://www.excelgroupgr.com/rover-robot

What: Interactive Full Size Robot Open Exhibit Photos and Discussion with a Robot (6-8PM)

Career(s): Robotic Engineering

Robotics engineers are responsible for designing, testing, and building robots that are productive and safe to operate as well as economical to purchase and maintain. These engineers use computer-aided design and drafting, and computer-aided manufacturing (CADD/CAM) systems to perform their tasks. Robotics research engineers design robotic systems and research methods to manufacture them economically. Robotics engineers who work for robot manufacturers are sometimes called robotics test engineers or automation system engineers. These engineers apply the robotic system to a particular use on a manufacturing assembly line. They also create an

integrated environment between people and machinery. Robotics engineers work in the science of robotics, or flexible automation. Most robots are "manipulators"—machines devised to function in place of a human. Some robots function as "walking" machines, or teleoperators, using remote control or sensory manipulators. Microprocessors, which are very small computers, direct most robots in their tasks.

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Who: Redux Air www.reduxair.com

We are drone nerds. We are engineers, scientists, professionals, drone pilots, makers, coders, and most of all we are US-based. We are passionate about drones! We started ReduxAir.com as a way for people to consider the fun and utility drones offer. Aerial photography, 3d-mapping, and inspection are all awesome becoming more and more necessary. FPV is not only a fun, out-of-body, experience that takes off where video games end, but it can also be used to develop skills and interest in STEM with kids. We're spreading the word! The CEO of ReduxAir is an expert researcher which is useful for the vast information our products and technologies require. Our Director of Operations is an engineer and a semi-professional driver who now builds FPV drones. Our Chief Scientist is a physicist who is an electronics expert. Our engineers are always innovating. Redux Air tech worked hard to expedite shipping and get people flying. What: An introduction for students to drones.

Career(s): Pilot Pilots are required to fly different types of aircrafts, such as helicopters and airplanes, in order to transport cargo and passengers across the world. They may work for passenger airlines and team up with another pilot, where one is a captain and the other is the co-pilot or first-officer. These professionals need to check weather conditions before takeoff and give continuous reports about the functioning of the aircraft. Aerial photography Aerial photographers travel in planes or helicopters to capture photographs of buildings and landscapes. They often use cameras with gyrostabilizers to counteract the movement of the aircraft and ensure high-quality images.

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Who: The University of Detroit Jesuit Robocubs Team #1701

What: Open Exhibit and Demonstrations (6-8PM) FIRST Robotics is an international robotics league consisting of over 7,000 teams in our league, and over 30,000 total. The fundamentals of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is getting young students engaged and excited about engineering and the future. Each year, a new game is released with given tasks. Each team must design, build, and program their robot within 6 weeks before competing. Career(s): Robotic Engineering See Rover the Robot above. Robotics Technician A robotics technician has duties similar to a robotics engineer, but this individual will be more focused on testing and repairing robotics systems while helping robotics engineers create and design them. Since she would then be thoroughly knowledgeable about the robotics systems that she worked on, she would spend quite a bit of time working with the customers to ensure that the robots are working properly, usually serving as the liaison between the customer and the robotics engineers. Software Developer This individual focuses more on developing the software behind the commands sent to the robotics device. The robot’s computer system is pivotal as it essentially provides the brain behind the operation. When a human tells it to do something, whether verbally or by typing in some keystrokes, what the software developer has created inside of it determines how accurately those instructions are carried out. She also ensures that all instructions will be carried out as safely and precisely as possible. Sales Engineer Although these individuals are more focused on the sales aspect of robots and robotic products, they need to be exceptionally knowledgeable about them in order to communicate what ways they will benefit those they are selling to. Sales engineers also need to know how to make adjustments to their merchandise to ensure that it meets the expectations made of it. Individuals with this type of robotics job tend to travel quite a bit with about half of their time spent away from home, depending on what they are selling and to whom.

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Who: The Plymouth Community Art Council http://www.plymoutharts.com

What: Art Class incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (6-8PM, every 30 minutes) The Plymouth Community Art Council supports our community with quality arts programing for both youth and adults, Art Volunteer Program (which we utilize at PSCA in the classroom in January and February), Music in the Park (Plymouth) and Events and Exhibits.

Career(s): Video Game Designer

Game designers combine creativity and technical skills. They usually work as part of a team to come up with concepts, characters, settings, stories and strategies. Most video game designer jobs fall into one of three disciplines: game designer (create storylines and concepts), game developer (engine programming), and game artist (animation). Game designers must be creative and have knowledge of programming languages, software and 3D modeling. Coursework/degree: There are many possible degrees to pursue on the path towards becoming a game designer, including bachelor of science in game art, bachelor of science

in game design, master of science in mobile gaming, bachelor of computer science (games), bachelor of interactive media and game design, bachelor of engineering, bachelor of game art and design, bachelor of game software development, bachelor of science in information technologies, game design and development, masters in entertainment technology and many more. Sound Engineer Also known as an Audio Engineer or Sound Technician, a Sound Engineering career is a blend of science, technology and creativity. A Sound Engineer sets up, maintains, operates and repairs audio recording and broadcasting equipment, and blends sounds to produce desired effects. It is a highly technical job that requires computer and electronic skills. A background in physics and math is helpful, and hands-on training with audio recording equipment is crucial. Audio engineers tend to be artistic and enterprising, they can keep a radio station operating smoothly or be the finishing touch on an artist's performance.

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Who: Learning Gizmos https://www.learninggizmos.com

What: Math Games (6-8PM) Learning Gizmos is more than a place for parents and teachers to find teaching tools. We also offer educational programs for teachers, students, and families. A representative from Learning Gizmos will play some the the most entertaining and educational math games all evening long. The games for Math Nights reinforce addition, subtraction, multiplication, money, measurement, and other elementary and middle-school level math skills. The following games will also be available to purchase:

Math Dice, Jr! $10 Conezilla $13 Money Bags $20 Quick Pix Multiplication & Quick Pix Addition/Subtraction $10 Here is a link to the Learning Gizmos Games Catalog: https://shop.learninggizmoscatalog.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=65924 Career(s): Mathematical Modeling In mathematical modeling, equations are used to describe how a real world system behaves. Building a mathematical model involves a multi-stage process whereby you study a problem, write down the equations, use them to predict what will happen, see if your predictions agree with experiments, modify the equations if necessary, make new predictions, and so on.

The "system" can be applied to many different fields. For example, most financial companies hire mathematicians to study financial models and make predictions based on statistical evidence. In physics or engineering you might investigate how heat is dissipated through the heat shield of a space vehicle. In physiology you may apply the laws of fluid dynamics to describe how blood flows into vessels and what happens when blood pressure is increased. In economics you might predict how a strike in the automotive industry will affect other parts of the economy.

Statistics The proliferation of statistics in everything ranging from business to government has induced many organizations

to seek math majors for employment. Statisticians use surveys (e.g. opinion polls) to predict the patterns of

behavior of large groups based on relatively small samples. They ask questions such as

how can we be sure that what we predict from our small sample is true of the

population being sampled? Probability theory provides the theoretical foundation for

statistics.

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Who: Stemville https://www.stemvillemi.com

What: Open Exhibit and Play (6-8PM) Open Play that encourages the use of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Children will use creative thinking and problem solving as they explore the various play stations.

Career(s): Various Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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Who: Magformers https://www.magformers.com

What: Open Exhibit and Play (6-8PM) MAGFORMERS® is the industry leader in magnetic building toys for children. We believe it is vital for children to develop through creativity and our patented, ‘always attracting’ magnetic technology delivers a unique constructional play experience. It is MAGFORMERS® commitment to providing a high quality, reliable product that inspires the creators of the future.

Career(s): Architect People need places to live, work, play, learn, shop, and eat. Architects are responsible for designing these places. They work on public or private projects and design both indoor and outdoor spaces. Architects can be commissioned to design anything from a single room to an entire complex of buildings. Architects discuss the objectives, requirements, and budget of a project with clients. In some cases, architects provide various predesign services, such as feasibility and environmental impact studies, site selection, cost analyses, and design requirements.

After discussing and agreeing on the initial proposal with clients, architects develop final construction plans that show the building’s appearance and details for its construction. Accompanying these plans are drawings of the structural system; air-conditioning, heating, and ventilating systems; electrical systems; communications systems; plumbing; and, possibly, site and landscape plans. In developing designs, architects must follow state and local building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations, and other ordinances, such as those requiring easy building access for people who are disabled.

Computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and building information modeling (BIM) have replaced traditional drafting paper and pencil as the most common methods for creating designs and construction drawings. However, hand-drawing skills are still used, especially during the conceptual stages of a project.

As construction proceeds, architects may visit building sites to ensure that contractors follow the design, keep to the schedule, use the specified materials, and meet work-quality standards. The job is not complete until all construction is finished, required tests are conducted, and construction costs are paid.

Architects also may help clients get construction bids, select contractors, and negotiate construction contracts. Architects often collaborate with workers in related occupations, such as civil engineers, urban and regional planners, interior designers, and landscape architects.

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Who: PSCA 2020 Science & Engineering Fair Winners What: Open Exhibit (6-8PM) Students work hard every year on their Science & Engineering Fair. 6th-8th grade students will be competing for a spot in the 63rd Annual Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit. This is a display of the PSCA 2020 winners.

3rd grade

1st place- Who’s Got More Juice-Ananth Kannapan

2nd Place- Wonders of the Magnetic Field- Anna Paul

3rd Place- Effect of String length on Pendulum Period- Navneet Vishnuprem

4th grade

1st- Electromagnetic Twist- Aarush Lingala

2nd- Let’s Go Fly- Anvesh Pochareddy

3rd- How to Make a Good Top Kota Kimoto

5th grade

1st Glutineous Gluten- Siddhida Nair

2nd- Sponge Time- Alaina Le

3rd- Frozen- Tarek Malek

6th grade

1st- Power of Fruit- Sai Patel

2nd-World’s Simplest Train- Nessia Thomas

3rd- Phdata- Lasya Jalari

7th Grade

1st- Hydro Dipping Perfection- Avery Johnson

2nd- Which Fabric is the winner of Absorbency Gunika Khera

3rd- Batteries: Price or Performance- Nilesh Shrestha

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Who: Mind Trekkers https://www.mtu.edu/mindtrekkers/ What: Open Exhibit and Demonstrations (6-8PM) Government, industry, the non-profit community, and educational institutions agree—our country must develop a sustainable system for human capital equipped with expertise in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). How? Spark a sense of wonder.

Our programs invite students from across the United States and abroad to dive into STEM intentionally and purposefully. Mind Trekkers, our mobile roadshow, showcases STEM in action for thousands of educators and families.

Undergraduate and graduate student volunteers serve as a pipeline, connecting thousands of prospective students to the Michigan Tech family while enjoying one-of-a-kind opportunities and experiences. We make an impact on the youth that we visit with, the communities that we engage with, and our college student volunteers, who develop life-long skills and will making amazing memories.

Light The Spark. Keep It Burning. Mind Trekkers inspires our next generation of leaders to seek answers, get excited, and question the traditional boundaries of STEM education.

Career(s): Demonstration A: Skewer Through a Balloon Chemical Engineer, Materials Engineer, Environmental Engineer Demonstration B: Kruskal’s Card Game Financial Analyst, Mathematician, Meteorologist, Statistician Demonstration C: Color Subtraction Challenge Laser Technician, Optometrist Demonstration D: Are You My Type? Medical Demonstration E: Balloon Filled with CO2 Chemist Demonstration F: Boxing Beans Packaging, Materials Engineering

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Who: Challenge Island https://challenge-island.com

What: Open Exhibit and Play (6-8PM) Challenge Island is a one-of-a-kind enrichment program on the cutting edge of STEAM education and 21st Century Learning. We take kids on unique “island” adventure where they work in collaborative tribes to tackle various STEM/STEAM challenges using only the materials in their treasure chest and their boundless imaginations.

Career(s): Various Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

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