Get ready to imagine, invent, and build! Inspired by The Most Magnificent Thing, students will explore the innovation process as they dream up creative solutions to help a girl and her special furry friend. They’ll sketch ideas, tinker with materials, test what works (and what doesn’t!), and make their designs even better. By the end, everyone will walk away with their own “most magnificent” prototype—proof that big ideas grow through imagination, experimentation, and improvement!

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In this hands-on STEM program, students will explore the core principles of modern manufacturing by engaging in interactive lessons that highlight key production processes. Students will explore how compound gears and gear ratios influence speed and torque, then apply this knowledge to design and build their own working conveyor belt system. Through creativity, experimentation, and problem-solving, participants gain a deeper understanding of mechanical engineering and how real-world manufacturing systems move products efficiently. 

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In this biotechnology-based activity, students will learn how scientists design and build plasmids--the circles of DNA used to produce enzymes and other proteins. Through interactive activities, students will learn how genetic elements like promoters, genes, and selection markers fit together to create a functional plasmid, then model how engineered bacteria use these plasmids in real biomanufacturing. By experimenting with DNA design challenges and simulating plasmid-based production, participants gain a deeper understanding of genetic engineering, biological problem-solving, and how modern biotech transforms simple microbes into powerful manufacturing tools.

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Dive into an underwater adventure as 3rd and 4th graders explore the amazing world of squid! In this hands-on STEM event, students will complete a squid dissection to discover the incredible adaptations that help it survive—like powerful tentacles, a jet-propulsion system, and clever camouflage. As they investigate, students will see up close how structure and function work together in animals and why these adaptations matter in the wild. It’s a slimy, squishy, and totally unforgettable science experience for curious young explorers!

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In this interactive dissection, students will investigate the anatomy and unique adaptations of the lamprey. As they explore this ancient fish, learners also dive into the fundamentals of blood and coagulation, discovering how organisms heal wounds and protect themselves from injury.

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In this immersive STEM exploration, students engage in a guided investigation of shark anatomy to understand how bones, muscles, and movement work together. Through dissection, students will discover the fascinating science behind one of the ocean’s top predators. They then apply engineering principles to design and build their own functional model of a shark’s powerful jaw. This hands-on experience encourages creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving while helping students deepen their understanding of biology, mechanics, and the artistic process behind scientific reconstruction.

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Jump into a STEAM adventure where art comes alive and secrets hide in plain sight! Students will explore anaglyphs, build their own red-and-cyan 3D glasses, and create artwork that pops right off the page. Then they’ll dive into steganography, discovering clever ways to hide messages inside drawings, patterns, and designs for classmates to find. With eye-popping 3D illusions and sneaky secret codes, this event lets students explore two amazing sides of art and science - the ones you can see, and those waiting to be uncovered!

Step into the Inklands, where creativity and discovery go hand in hand! In this hands-on STEAM experience, students become mapmakers as they mix their own inks, test different papers, and learn simple calligraphy techniques to design symbols and titles. Using geometry and mapmaking skills, they’ll build their own illustrated maps—complete with hidden clues revealed through science. Blending art, chemistry, and problem-solving, this adventure invites students to uncover the secrets of the Inklands while creating a map that tells a story of its own.

In this engaging STEM program, students will discover how engineering and creativity intersect by exploring the mechanical tools artists use to bring designs to life. Through hands-on activities, students will examine the inner workings of an airbrush machine, learning how pressure, airflow, and mechanical components work together to produce smooth, controlled artwork. By experimenting with the airbrush system, students will gain a deeper understanding of engineering principles while expressing their creativity through a unique art-making experience.