Arkansas Science Festival

Please join us for Tinker Fest/Arkansas Science Festival--a celebration of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math at the Arkansas State University Museum on Saturday, October 19 from 10 am to 1 pm. Come and enjoy interactive, hands-on exhibits and activities for all ages. Get messy, make mistakes, and involve yourself in projects that stimulate further learning and doing. You are invited to join us in this wild, wonderful day. FREE
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Finals week is about to begin, along with sleep deprivation--here are a few public service announcements created by the Science of Sleep students! Get those ZZzzzs!!

Shea Harris

Don't miss the final event of the 2022 Arkansas Science Festival! Picture a Scientist is a National Science Foundation-funded documentary exploring the impact of gender discrimination and sexual harassment on three generations of women who are scientists. Following the movie, there will be a panel discussion by a group of women academics with participation from the audience. Pizza and popcorn will be provided. Contact the Women in Science club at [email protected] for more information.

Thanks to everyone who supported Science Trivia Night at Native Brew Works! The competition was "stiff" in the questions of the macabre. Congratulations to The Ghouls, 1 Billion Missing Snow Crabs, and Quiz in My Pants for their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place showings in a never-ending tie-break that finally came down to rock-paper-scissors!

Special thanks to Ellen Hundley and the Native Brew Crew for hosting and contributing prizes!

Also, join us tonight at the ASU Museum for Franken-STEM!

Thanks to everyone who volunteered Saturday morning at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s! We had a great activity table.

Museum to Host Black History Month STEAM Experiences in February

During every Saturday in February, Arkansas State University Museum will present Black History Month STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) experiences, from 1 until 3 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome to attend.

“This Black History Month, we will deliver activities to inform children of most ages how fugitives from slavery intelligently utilized STEAM concepts as tools for direction, concealment and eventual liberty,” according to Jill Kary, curator of education.

Guests will discover how African American slaves searched the night sky to find the North Star and used it to navigate their way to freedom. Visitors will also explore moon shadows to understand how they helped or hindered freedom seekers and will employ strategies used to camouflage these shadows. They will be inspired by song lyrics that directed “Underground Railroad” travelers and will pen directional song lyrics of their own.

For more details about this or any other A-State Museum event, one may contact Kary, [email protected] or at (870) 972-2074.

"Good Vibrations: The Science of Sound" will wrap up the 2021 Arkansas Science Festival!

See you at Huntington Square this Saturday, October 23 between Noon and 3:00 p.m.

Musicians from the Delta Symphony Orchestra will present how they play their musical instrument and explain the science of sound production. Featuring a variety of instruments, audience members can enjoy the performance, participate in craft activities and a drum circle. Suitable for all ages. Brought to you by the Delta Symphony Orchestra, Arkansas Science Festival, and Huntington Square. Food available for purchase.