In celebration of all things science, Santiago Canyon College is hosting its annual Community Science Night from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 19. Open to the public, this free event offers the opportunity for students to explore ways to engage with STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
The on-campus event will feature more than 50 planned exhibits, demonstrations and hands-on activities that incorporate a variety of interactive STEAM concepts. While the activities are primarily geared for elementary and middle school students, SCC’s Community Science Night is open to all ages.
“We want the community to know that anyone can do science,” said SCC associate professor and Earth Science Department chair Angela Daneshmand. “It’s really great to see grandparents, parents and children engage with the activities at our event together. There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy.”
Last year’s theme was “Science Night Strikes Back” as the event returned for the first time following the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Star Wars” theme was such a success that Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and the Stormtroopers will be back again this year to welcome students and their families, with a possible appearance by Darth Vader himself.
From marshmallow launchers and optical illusions to Lego building and boat design contests, each activity and demonstration featured at Community Science Night is geared toward introducing students to STEAM disciplines in fun and interactive ways. Many of the activities include items for the kids to take home, all with the goal of demystifying science and making it more approachable.
“Elementary school is really when students either love science or they get scared of science,” Daneshmand said. “This could be due to the teachers or just their experience with the content, and so I think that it’s so important to engage their interest (in science) at a young age in a fun way.”
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