Exploring Planet Earth through STEM: A Community-Wide Science Festival at Framingham State University

This Weekend, State Street Hosts Science Event

The Christa McAuliffe Center and the MetroWest STEM Education Network are hosting Science on State Street, an annual science festival at Framingham State University. This community-wide event is focused on themes relating to planet Earth and explores the ways in which science, technology, engineering, and math support environmental justice, renewable energy, and environmental sustainability.

Science on State Street is a free and open event that will take place on Saturday, April 27 from Noon to 3 p.m. at the McAuliffe Center and O’Connor Hall parking lot. Attendees can enjoy interactive exhibits and demonstrations from various organizations such as MIT Lincoln Labs, Boston Scientific, MathWorks, and the U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center.

MIT Lincoln Labs will have a table on building a lightsaber while Boston Scientific will provide an interactive exhibition on the human body. MathWorks will demonstrate the Power of AI while the U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center will showcase how STEM professionals contribute to protecting our nation’s soldiers. There will be many other exhibitors as well showcasing their latest research and innovations in science and technology.

For more information about this year’s exhibitors please visit . Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with the local community and learn more about the exciting world of science and technology!

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