Local Event: Southwestern Oregon Community College's Star Wars-Themed STEAM Day for Kids on May 4

Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, Oregon, is hosting a Star Wars-themed STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) event for 3rd to 6th grade students on May 4, 2024. The event runs from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm and includes hands-on activities in Physics & Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, and Art.

The event takes place in Umpqua Hall, the college's health and science building. The college's SPEAR Student Researchers, who are involved in various STEAM projects, will assist the young participants. Attendees can bring a sack lunch and are welcome to wear Star Wars-themed costumes, but costumes are not mandatory.

Students will also have the chance to watch a show in the new Discovery Dome Planetarium. This digital theater provides an immersive experience that complements their STEAM education.

The STEAM education projects are designed to help students explore career options in science, technology, engineering, and math. The curriculum also includes art, represented by the 'A' in STEAM, which covers humanities, dance, drama, visual arts, and design. This comprehensive approach to learning aims to develop soft skills like creative thinking and teamwork.

The event costs $25 to attend and has 15 spots available. Scholarships are also offered. For more details or to register, contact Krystal Hopper Meyers, the STEAM Pathways Assistant.

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