First Annual Tennessee STEAM Festival Kicks Off Across the State

Throughout the month of October, Tennesseans across the state will have the opportunity to engage with STEAM experts, ranging from horticulturalists to forensic scientists and everything in between, at the first ever Tennessee STEAM Festival. The STEAM Festival, founded by the Discovery Center of Murfreesboro, seeks to provide students and adults with unique opportunities to […]Read more The post First Annual Tennessee STEAM Festival Kicks Off Across the State appeared first on Tennessee STEM Innovation Network.

Science of Fear:
Date/Time: Friday, October 13, 11:00 pm
Venue: Belcourt Theater, Nashville, TN
Spend your Friday the 13th learning all about the science and psychology of fear with Dr. David Zald. After his lecture, enjoy a midnight screening of the classic horror film, ‘Friday the 13 ^th ’. Register on the Belcourt website.

Earth Science Week at Discovery Park of America:
Date/Time: October 12 8:00 AM – October 18, 5:00 PM
Venue: 830 Everett Boulevard, Union City, Tennessee 38261
Discovery Park of America will be presenting programs throughout Earth Science Week, October 8 – 14.  A new display featuring fossils from Coon Creek, TN will be opened with an accompanying educational program where guests can learn about this unique geologic formation.  Other programs include a teacher workshop and a fossil identification table manned by University of Tennessee at Martin faculty and students.  For complete details, visit www.discoveryparkofamerica.com.

Whether you are looking for a class outing, a fun event to bring your own kids, or even a date night, the Tennessee STEAM Festival is a great opportunity to engage with the community, learn something new and have fun!

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