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If you’re searching for a place to learn, create, and explore all kinds of STEM activities, look no further than a local science festival! These events happen all over the country and offer exciting opportunities to learn about and do science right.
Some science festivals are localized enough to be hosted on a college campus, like the Virginia Tech Science Festival, while others span entire cities and states. For example, this month, the Wisconsin Science Festival will feature over six hundred STEM opportunities for communities all around the Badger State! The festival runs from October 16 to 22, with additional events happening the week before its official start date.
If it’s your first time attending a blowout STEM celebration, the sheer amount of stuff to do can be overwhelming. But with a little guidance and a search ...