Oakley STEM Center at Tennessee Tech

10/08/2026

Join us for our STEM Super Saturday - Money Maker$pace (PreK-8th Grades) in collaboration with the College of Business at Tennessee Tech University - November 14, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 💸🐷

Money Maker$pace is a hands-on event for Pre-8th grade to gain knowledge on financial literacy. Financial literacy is the foundation of your relationship with money, and it is a lifelong journey of learning!

Registration is free. Bring the whole family and come play, learn, and discover!

Super Saturdays are free, Saturday workshops in hands-on science and math for young learners and their families. These interactive programs are age-appropriate for PreK-8th graders and encourage family participation.

A parent/guardian must remain with the student/students regardless of age. Safari Saturdays are flexible events, come and go as your family’s schedule allows.

This event is FREE and open to the public!

Registration is highly encouraged for planning purposes, but it is not required.

Registration link in Bio!

10/08/2026

Attention Educators!

Army STEM Teacher Fellowships (formerly AEOP RESET) applications are now open now for grade 5-12 teachers! Work alongside Army scientists and engineers then bring that cutting-edge research back to your classroom! This program is administered in partnership with Tennessee Tech.

To learn more or apply, go to https://usaeop.com/program/reset/

Applications are due November 16, 2026. Apply early for your best chance at a lab match!

Link to apply: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/armystem?key=JKR5-G7ZD1_K9KH-5PTF_b95a41a4a86c

10/06/2026

Join us for our STEM Super Saturday - Money Maker$pace (PreK-8th Grades) in collaboration with the College of Business at Tennessee Tech University - November 14, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 💸🐷

Money Maker$pace is a hands-on event for Pre-8th grade to gain knowledge on financial literacy. Financial literacy is the foundation of your relationship with money, and it is a lifelong journey of learning!

Registration is free. Bring the whole family and come play, learn, and discover!

Super Saturdays are free, Saturday workshops in hands-on science and math for young learners and their families. These interactive programs are age-appropriate for PreK-8th graders and encourage family participation.

A parent/guardian must remain with the student/students regardless of age. Safari Saturdays are flexible events, come and go as your family’s schedule allows.

This event is FREE and open to the public!

Registration is highly encouraged for planning purposes, but it is not required.

Please register here: https://tf.tntech.edu/view.php?id=1866606

10/02/2026

Our STEM Ambassadors had a blast leading a hands-on math activity with Osmo Genius sets at Capshaw Elementary’s Math Night! 🧮✨

Want us at your school’s STEM night? Reach out so we can add your event to our calendar!

09/23/2026

Tennessee Tech’s College of Education & Human Sciences has received a prestigious national award from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), one of the nation's leading accrediting bodies for educator preparation programs.

Tennessee Tech University's College of Education & Human Sciences has received a prestigious national award from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

09/17/2026

Dear Families,

We’re excited to welcome you to Game On! STEM Super Saturday this Saturday 9/19/26.

Join us for hands-on activities exploring the STEM behind sports.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM -12:00 PM
Location: Millard Oakley STEM Center, Tennessee Tech University - 155 W 7th St. Cookeville, TN, 38505

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required.

Parking and complimentary Shuttle Information (See map attached)

Parking close to the building is available on a first come first serve basis on any Gold and Purple lots.

Additional parking is available at the locations highlighted on the attached map near the baseball fields. A shuttle service will run from the highlighted stops 107, 108 to the STEM Center and back for the duration of the event.

Reminders

The event is designed for children in PreK–8th grade and their families.

Complimentary shuttle available to allow for additional parking options.

A parent or guardian must remain with students throughout the event.

Families may arrive and leave as their schedules allow.

We look forward to seeing you Saturday!

09/16/2026

This Saturday!

STEM Super Saturday - Game On (PreK-8th Grades)

🗓️ Saturday, September 19 , 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Oakley STEM Center at Tennessee Tech - 155 W 7th St. Cookeville, TN. 38505

Ready to play? Join us for Game On! STEM Super Saturday, a fun-filled morning where sports and STEM come together! Families will explore how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics help athletes train, compete, and improve performance. Through hands-on activities and exciting demonstrations, participants will discover the STEM behind favorite sports, test their own skills, and tackle engineering challenges.

Designed for children in PreK–8th grade and their families, this free event features engaging stations for everyone. Whether you're shooting hoops, racing a ball down a ramp, exploring reaction time, or designing sports equipment, you'll see that STEM is always in the game!

Registration is free. Bring the whole family and come play, learn, and discover!

Super Saturdays are free, Saturday workshops in hands-on science and math for young learners and their families. These interactive programs are age-appropriate for PreK-8th graders and encourage family participation.

A parent/guardian must remain with the student/students regardless of age. Safari Saturdays are flexible events, come and go as your family’s schedule allows.

This event is FREE and open to the public!

Registration is highly encouraged for planning purposes, but it is not required.

Please register here: https://tf.tntech.edu/view.php?id=1864477

Note: We’re excited to announce a new format for our family STEM events! Beginning with the Fall 2026– Spring 2027 semesters, Fab Fridays for 5th–8th grade and Safari Saturdays for Pre-K–3rd grade will combine into Super Saturday events for students in Pre-K through 8th grade and their families.

09/08/2026

🏆 Back-to-back Winners! 💛💜

We took 1st place in the Spirit Days decoration contest for the second year running (2025 & 2026)!

Come check out our “Game On” theme and discover the STEM behind the game 🏈🔬

Huge shoutout to our amazing Oakley STEM Center staff and student workers, and STEM Ambassadors who bring these decorations to life every single year.

09/08/2026

15 years and counting! Join us in celebrating Christina Hatley’s incredible milestone with the Oakley STEM Center at Tennessee Tech! 🙌💜💛

Fun fact, She is the only staff member who has been a part of the center since its founding in 2009.

For over a decade and a half, Christina has been the heart of our team, treating everyone she meets like family. Her dedication to Tennessee Tech and to our students has left a lasting impact that words can barely capture.

Christina, thank you for your unwavering commitment, your warmth, and everything you pour into this community. We are so lucky to have you!

👏 Help us congratulate Christina on this amazing achievement dropping a comment below! 👏

09/01/2026

Join the College of Education & Human Sciences SSC for the Welcome Back Cookout! 🍔🌭🎶

🗓️ Thursday, September 10th
⏰ 4:00-6:00 PM
📍 The Quad (In front of Mem Gym)

Music Vibes 🎶: Bob Marlos Mobile DJ Services | Middle TN Wedding DJ

Come enjoy some great food, good music, and even better company as we kick off the fall semester together! 💜💛