STEM Event Returns on Jan. 9 at UA Downtown Phoenix Campus

By Editor December 18, 2015 11:38

(Phoenix, AZ) — The University of Arizona (UA), in partnership with Cox Communications, presents Connect2STEM 2016 – a family-friendly event celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Math – and Medicine. STEM enthusiasts have the opportunity to interact with 100+ tables of hands-on science activities. Last year, the event drew more than 2,000 children and families.

The UA’s second annual Connect2STEM event is free will take place from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the UA College of Medicine – Phoenix, located in downtown Phoenix at 550 E. Van Buren Street, Phoenix (5^th St. and Van Buren). The event takes place just blocks away from the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship football festivities including: Playoff Fan Central and AT&T Playoff Playlist Live!

Connect2STEM is an official signature event for the 2016 Arizona SciTech Festival, a state-wide celebration of the STEM held annually in February and March.

Connect2STEM will feature five hands-on activity zones including:

Bioscience Zone:Touch, feel and discover the human body like never before. See the biomechanics of a life sized synthetic cadaver that can talk, breathe, bleed and sweat.

Nature Zone:Get down and dirty with master gardeners and meet your favorite crawly insects!”

Outer Space/Technology Zone:Calling all amateur astronomers! Learn about OSRIS-Rex, a mission to bring pieces of the asteroid “Bennu” back to earth.

Cox Gig Zone:Enjoy gaming stations, coloring contests and giveaways. Learn about the science of GIGABLAST services getting to your home. Be on the lookout for a special appearance by Digeez, the COX mascot.

Wildcat Spirit Zone:Bear Down! Meet Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat, mingle with fellow alumni and bounce around on the UA Inflatable.

Registration is encouraged:

The event is free. Attendees are asked to register online. The first 1,000 registered participants will receive a STEM bag with free giveaways. Register online at: www.Connect2STEM.com