Marshall University announced on Mar. 9 that it will host Family Science Fun Day, a free event open to the public, at its Huntington campus on Saturday, March 28. The event will take place in the Science Building from 1 to 5 p.m., offering families and children an opportunity to participate in interactive science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities.
The event is designed for young children and students up to middle school age but welcomes participants of all ages. Organizers say the goal is to encourage interest in STEM fields through engaging experiences that families can enjoy together. Children attending the event will rotate through various activity stations, complete challenges, and collect stamps for small prizes.
Activities planned include searching for gemstones in sand, making slime and bouncy balls, creating giant bubbles, examining objects under microscopes, and using an air vortex cannon to knock over targets. Marshall University undergraduate and graduate students will run the stations.
“Having hands-on STEM activities that provide fun and memorable experiences for young children will inspire them in the STEM fields,” said Sachiko McBride, West Virginia state director of Science Olympiad and Science Olympiad at Marshall University advisor. “The many stations will be run by Marshall University undergraduate and graduate students, so the children can interact with our Marshall students as well. Having an open, free public event will make all families feel it is easy to access and bring their children.”
No registration is required for attendance. The event is supported by a grant from NASA West Virginia Space Grant Consortium.
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