What exciting, FREE STEM events are coming up this week? Check it out below!
All Ages
Flagstaff Festival of Science 2017 [Fri 9/22 – Sun 10/1, Flagstaff]
This FREE, award-winning 10-day Festival will showcase signature events such as Science in the Park, the Flagstaff Star Party, and SCI Talks, as well as field trips, guided interpretive hikers, archaeological digs, hands-on workshops, and presentations.
Birding Field Trip to Sweetwater Wetlands [Wed 9/27, 7am, Tucson]
Join Luke Safford for an easy walk through the Sweetwater Wetlands to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds.
Stargazing for Everyone [Sat 9/30, 7:30-9:30pm, Buckeye]
Take a guided tour of the night sky with professional Stargazers, Tony and Carole La Conte, from Stargazing for Everyone as they bring the universe and planets to you!
Family-Oriented
Dragonfly and Butterfly Bash [Sat 9/23, 9am-12pm, Chandler]
Celebrate these beautiful insects with us through guided nature walks, hands-on crafts, and presentations available for all ages.
Just for Girls/Women
Women and Girls in STEM [Wed 9/27, 7:30-9:30am, Phoenix]
Please join us for the YWCA Women’s Empowerment breakfast featuring a panel discussion from women leaders who excel in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Educators
The Newest in 3D Technology for Education – Lunch and Learn [Tue 9/26, 9am-1pm, Gilbert]
During this hands-on workshop, you will explore and learn about some of the newest, current, easy-to-use, and affordable 3D printers and scanners for education to inspire the next generation of innovative problem solvers in STEM. Workshop includes 4 hours of CE certificate.
- The Internet of Things (IoT): Connecting Everyday Objects to the Internet [Fri 9/29, 10-11am, Online Webinar]
Find out how to utilize “making” to bring the IoT (connecting any device with an on/off switch to the internet) to your K-12 classroom!