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Murfreesboro,
TN – October 2021 / Newsmaker Alert / Science,
technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at more
than 50 events and activities across the state during the 5th annual Tennessee
STEAM Festival, taking place Oct. 15-24.
The
Festival was founded by the Discovery
Center at Murfree Spring and incorporates events hosted by a wide range
of museums, schools, community centers and other attractions. A complete
listing of activities is available at TNsteam.org.
New
this year is “STEAM-a-Palooza” on Saturday, Oct. 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. at
the Discovery Center. This free outdoor event (rain or shine) features
local artists, scientists and engineers for all-ages, hands-on fun. In
addition, Discovery Center’s general admission for indoor exhibits will
be half-price from 1 to 4 p.m. on Oct. 23.
“We’re
excited to help safely reengage the community in the shared experience
of exploring the world around us during the Tennessee STEAM Festival,”
said Discovery Center CEO Tara
MacDougall. “The Festival wouldn’t be possible without the many organizations
and businesses that are participating this year. Each one offers a very
special opportunity to experience how important science, technology, engineering,
art and math are in our everyday lives.”
Featured
events include:
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Earth
Science Week, Discovery Park Of America, Union City – Oct. 15
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Car Culture
Car Show, Adventure Science Center, Nashville – Oct. 16
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SumoBot
Smackdown, The Muse, Knoxville – Oct. 16
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Space
Explorers Discovery Lab, Hands On! Discovery Center, Gray – Oct. 16
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How Tennessee
Got on the Periodic Table (Virtual), Tennessee Sections of the American
Chemical Society – Oct. 19
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It’s All
About STEAM, Museum of Science and History-Pink Palace, Memphis – Oct.
23
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STEAM-a-Palooza,
Discovery Center, Murfreesboro – Oct. 23
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...and
much more!
Festival
attendees are urged to follow CDC guidelines for COVID mitigation, including
social distancing and masking. Protocols may differ at each participating
event site.
Sponsored
by Franke and Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce.
About
the Discovery Center
The
Discovery Center at Murfree Spring
is a hands-on, environmental, cultural and educational museum located in
the heart of Middle Tennessee. More than 120,000 children and families
visit annually, exploring exhibits and participating in programs that promote
STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & math) education. Adjacent
to the Center is the protected Murfree Spring wetlands, a natural habitat
for a variety of fish, amphibians and birds. Located at 502 S.E. Broad
Street in Murfreesboro, TN. For more information, visit www.ExploreTheDC.org
or call 615-890-2300.
Media
Contact:
Jeff
Krinks
Prufrock
Communications
615-478-0267 |
