Posted on June 23rd, 2010 by ASEE
Experience hands-on science activities at the National Academies of Sciences’ Koshland Science Museum in Washington, DC, this June and July 2010, on Saturdays. Learn why some light bulbs are more efficient than others; investigate how hydrogen can be used as an every day fuel; and explore how immunization, antibiotics, and public health measures help prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Admission (to museum): Adults: $5.00; Students, Children, and Seniors: $3.00. No 2011 events scheduled, yet.
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Tags: Family events, Programs for Families, Summer Camps & Programs (Students), Summer Programs (Students), Summer Programs (Teachers)
Posted on March 28th, 2010 by ASEE
The JHU Robo-Challenge is a day long competition, April 17, 2010, in which high school and middle school teams compete in five robotics challenges. The day also features speakers on robotics, tours of the Hopkins campus and the robotics buildings, and lots of prizes. Team registration is closed, but the public is invited to join in the fun.
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Tags: Family events, Robotics Competitions, Weekend programs
Posted on February 24th, 2010 by ASEE
The University of Texas at Austin will host its 11th annual “Explore UT, The Biggest Open House in Texas!” from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 6. More than 50,000 visitors are expected to participate in a day of free activities, performances, demonstrations and lectures. The Cockrell School of Engineering will be hosting a variety of hands-on activities, lectures, and displays. Visitors will see the latest in solar powered vehicles, learn about the reverse engineering of toys, find out how computers really work, and experience biomedical engineering and how engineering is involved in the making of artificial body parts.
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Tags: Family events, Weekend programs
Posted on February 23rd, 2010 by ASEE
Join Museum staff and area scientists at the Museum of Life and Science, Durham, NC, March 27, as we celebrate NanoDays 2010: a day of hands-on programs and demonstrations about nanoscale science, engineering and technology. We will feature various science and technology related activities designed to excite, engage and educate people of all ages about the science of the very small.
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Tags: Family events, Museum, Nanotechnology
Posted on February 23rd, 2010 by ASEE
KidsQuest Children’s Museum joins NanoDays, the nationwide celebration of nanoscale science. Visit between March 30th and April 11th for daily NanoActivities and view things on a microscopic scale, build a molecular model, create a heat sensor with nanocrystals and conduct other fun nanoscale science experiments.
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Tags: Children's Museum, Family events, Grades K-5, Nanotechnology
Posted on February 23rd, 2010 by ASEE
Ashland, Oregon’s Scienceworks joins NanoDays, the nationwide celebration of nanoscale science, March 27 – April 3. Visitors will enjoy a number of nano-related activities at the museum.
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Tags: Family events, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Grades K-5, Nanotechnology, Science museum
Posted on February 13th, 2010 by ASEE
The National Engineers Week Foundation, with its cornerstone program, National Engineers Week, strives to reach out to current and future generations of engineering talent. Join E-week events this February 14-20, 2010, around the country at engineering schools, museums, and other organizations.
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Tags: Events, Family events, Programs for Girls, Weekend programs
Posted on February 1st, 2010 by ASEE
Join the Second Annual African American History Program Free Family Day at the Koshland Science Museum in Washington, DC., Sat., February 6, to explore the issues surround the 2010 census and American cultural perceptions of race.
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Tags: African-American scientists, Family events, Mathematics, Programs for Families, Weekend programs
Posted on December 7th, 2009 by ASEE
To reach the next generation of engineers, involve the parents, too. Family Engineering aims to spark youngsters interest in engineering. It joins parents and their elementary-age kids with university faculty and students, and, often, professional engineers, to work on basic hands-on projects.
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Tags: Family events, Programs for Families
