A high-flying, hands-on introduction to aviation and drone technology for students in grades 7-12. Learn flight safety rules, airspace guidelines and pre-flight considerations, then assemble your own modular drone and practice piloting it. Explore careers in aviation, robotics and aerospace — and thanks to the Academy of Model Aeronautics, every student takes their drone home. Limited to 12 participants (currently sold out).
Listed from the organizer's public event page. Registration is handled by Challenger Learning Center of the Twin Tier Region.
STEMFor studentsAn action-packed evening of heroic engineering challenges, marvelous math and hands-on science experiments for K-4 students and their families. Costumes are encouraged (no masks), and the first 50 to register receive a free superhero-themed mini frisbee. Free to attend, with donations encouraged to keep family programs open to everyone; registration is requested but not required.
STEMFor studentsYoung engineers in grades K-4 step into Santa's workshop for train-themed mechanical challenges. Build custom track routes and train-powered mechanisms, combine ramps, gears and festive materials into Rube Goldberg chain reactions, and explore momentum, cause-and-effect and simple machines through trial and error. A drop-and-shop event: two kid-free hours for parents. Space is limited to 20 participants.
STEMFor studentsThe afternoon run of the Elf Engineering Lab for grades K-4. Build custom track routes and train-powered mechanisms, launch Rube Goldberg chain reactions with ramps, gears and festive materials, and explore momentum, cause-and-effect and simple machines hands-on. Noon to 2pm; lunch is not provided. Space is limited to 20 participants.
STEMFor studentsSTEAM into action! Tweens are invited to create hands-on, real world, and FUN learning activities with the Nova STEAM Academy. Get your brains in gear for the new school year! Registration is preferred in order to ensure the correct amount of supplies.
STEMFor studentsInteractive workshops to introduce Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) concepts to 6th – 12th graders. FreshStart is a program of the National Society of Black Engineers – Austin Professionals (NSBE-AP), using hands-on activities to spark student interest in STEM careers and build confidence in problem-solving, design, and teamwork.
STEMFor studentsIn partnership with Texas Music Café, this hands-on course introduces students to the creative and technical side of modern music production. Participants will learn digital music software, rhythms, sampling, audio recording, and track design. No experience needed!
