Flagstaff Festival of Science Starts Today!
Free 10-day event features polar exploration, drones, live raptors, guided hikes FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Legendary polar explorer Will Steger kicks off the 27th annual Flagstaff Festival of Science tonight at 7 p.m., in Ardrey Auditorium at Northern Arizona University. He’ll share compelling stories and images of the changes he’s witnessed in more than […]
FFS Polar Explorer Kicks Off Flagstaff Festival of Science
Exploring by Dogsled, Kayak, Kite Skis Legendary polar adventurer shares life-long journey, changing environment observations with Flagstaff Festival of Science FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – They call it sustainability now, but that’s just the way he wanted to live. From his off-the-grid cabin in far Minnesota near the Canadian border to his more than 50 years of […]
Conference Session: “STEM Tourism and Sneaky Science”
Track: STEM in Our Communities Science tourism is becoming a sought-after travel experience where the experiential becomes educational with a STEM focus. Some argue that tourism has always been a science. Discuss best practices and industry insights with local experts. Programs: Math at the Ballpark App Push your baseball experience to the next level with […]
Conference Session: “Work Together to Design Solutions – TODAY’S Computer Science and Robotics”
Track: Computer Science & Tech Learn how the VEX IQ and VEX robotics system can help inspire the next generation of programmers K – University. Presenters: Shawn Hardina, founder, East Valley Robotics Academy, LLC Cindy Nixon, Director of Engagement for Project Lead the Way in Arizona and New Mexico Shawn Hardina founded […]
Conference Session: “Creating a STEM Culture in Schools”
Track: School STEM Best Practices Having a STEM culture is not just about the availability of core STEM subjects, it’s about having a STEM mindset and providing an environment to apply the skillsets to their everyday lives. Join this “speed dating”-style session and engage in a conversation with AZ STEM school leaders. Presenters: Lane Mann, Alhambra High School Tricia […]
Conference Session: “Chief Science Officers and Civic Action”
Track: Student Voice Join our Chief Science Officers (student STEM advocates) in a community-style environment as they discuss the means through which they have already become involved and will continue to work with civic action. Topics will include their role in Washington DC this past summer, the development of the CSO program into a nationwide […]
Conference Session: “Hackathons”
Track: Computer Science & Tech This panel of Arizona-grown hackathons will discuss the impacthackathons can have on education, community building andinnovation and how they can create new technology and undercovercreative solutions. Register for the 6th Annual Kickoff Conference today!
Keynote Session: “Parallel Perspectives: Viewing Earth from Space and Discovering Space on Earth”
Track: Future STEM Pathways Speakers: JANE POYNTER is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Arizona-based World View Enterprises, a company pioneering discovery at the edge of space through the use of high-altitude balloons. Poynter will expound on World View’s goal to provide the “orbital perspective,” and will explain how viewing Earth from space changes people’s […]
Conference Session: “Hispanic STEM Success in Arizona”
Track: Social Equity & STEM The Hispanic community is underrepresented in most STEM fields, but Hispanic stories of success in Arizona are movie material. Who would have thought that high school students will design, built robots, participate in sophisticated competitions and win against top Universities? This panel will share some good stories of STEM success […]
Conference Session: “Building Innovation Through Robotics”
Track: School STEM Best Practices Robotics can be a useful forum for engaging students in engineering and teamwork through the fun and competitive nature of sport. Learn from high school robotics club presidents on how to start and maintain a robotics club in your school or community. Presenters: Chief Science Officer Dhruv, Hamilton High […]
Conference Session: “Internet of Things”
Track: Future STEM Pathways Today, even lightbulbs, thermostats, and toys have microprocessors in them and can connect to the internet. What does this mean for us now, and what amazing feats will this allow us to accomplish in the future? Ask the experts at the forefront of the field. Presenters: Chris Matthieu, Citrix, formerly […]
Conference Session: Tales from the Arizona Cyber Warfare Range (Cybersecurity)
Track: Future STEM Pathways The Arizona Cyber Warfare Range is a unique resource available to the the residents of Arizona. Learn what goes on there and how you can keep yourself and your devices safe online from experts in the field. Also, learn about how you can become part of the rapidly growing cybersecurity industry. […]
Conference Session: “Drones and Autonomous Vehicles”
Track: Future STEM Pathways Remotely controlled vehicles used to require substantial skill to operate. As modern computing has been integrated into these devices, some are becoming capable of flying/driving fully autonomously. What fascinating new possibilities and products does this enable, and what pitfalls do we need to be sure to avoid? Panelists will be […]
Conference Session: “Bridging the Connection Between STEM Professionals and Schools”
Track: Social Equity & STEM This session will provide engaging round-table discussions centered on the values and challenges of connecting STEM Professionals from Business and Industry into schools. STEM Professional companies and organizations will provide input of working with schools. The session will kick-off with how MCESA’s Engineering STEM Identity Program uses video conference to […]
Conference Session: “Make it S.T.E.A.M – Y”
Track: SciTech Festival Meet the Mentors “Make it S.T.E.A.M. – Y,” a session about creating experiences through S.T.E.A.M., is an interactive opportunity to see how creativity and play provide clarity around innovating and integrating S.T.E.A.M into business and educational practices with a focus on Process over Product. Session Objective: In this session you will learn […]
Conference Session: “Theming Your Event”
Track: SciTech Festival Meet the Mentors When it comes to creating an event, one of the most essential elements is the theme, as this is what will both attract attendees and help to create an event that is memorable and uniquely yours. How do you come up with a strong theme for your event that […]
Conference Session: “Student-Led Events”
Track: SciTech Festival Meet the Mentors Did you know that several of the SciTech Festival events that happen during Festival season in February and March are actually planned and run by students? Join three of our very own students who will share how they each turned their ideas in to a STEM event success! Presenters […]
Conference Session: “Event Planners Meet Up”
Track: SciTech Festival Meet the Mentors What are you doing for lunch? If you are an event organizer, why not join in on the “Event Planners Meet Up,” an informal lunchtime session in which event planners can come together to share best practices with one another, serve as mentors for other event planners, and connect […]
Conference Session: “Building Collaborations”
Track: SciTech Festival Meet the Mentors A variety of platforms exist on which cross-sector community partnerships can be built, and festivals are no exception. Over the years, a number of efforts have been done to develop community partnerships, including events such as the Chandler Science Spectacular, the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, and the Prescott Regional […]
Conference Session: “Desert Detectives – How Science is Preserving our Last, Best Places”
Track: STEM in Our Communities Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve is like no place else. Spread across more than 30,000 acres of spectacular desert, it is home to diverse wildlife, lush flora and jaw-dropping topography. This oasis of beauty and solitude, however, exists near neighborhoods, office parks and one of the busiest corporate jet ports in […]