Colossal Robotic Hand
Jul
8
11:00 AM11:00

Colossal Robotic Hand

On May 5, we are focusing on an epicly (that’s a word, right?!) enormous feat of engineering with our Colossal Hand exhibit! Watch the Explorer Zone episode on Facebook Live at 11AM CT on May 5 and see how it was prototyped, engineered, constructed, and functions. Stay with the STEM educator crew and learn how to make your own scaled-down Arduino controlled hand or download the guide for developing a cardboard prototype. Dive deeper into the vast world of engineering and coding with our career connections!

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What is Aquaponics?
Jun
1
11:00 AM11:00

What is Aquaponics?

Join the Science Mill staff on a virtual field trip exploring our amazing aquaponics greenhouse! Hear from our staff biologist, Lisa, as she explains how the various systems work. Then, venture up to our Learning Lab with Emilee, our STEM educator, to learn how to design your own hydroponic planter using items you may have around your house. To continue your at-home learning, download our Career Connections PDF, Emilee’s Hydroponic activity PDF, plus a bonus video on how to create your own at-home aquaponics system.

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Masters of Disguise
May
4
11:00 AM11:00

Masters of Disguise

Join us on April 21 for a one-of-a-kind wildlife adventure as we explore animal adaptations with our Masters of Disguise exhibit! Meet our panther chameleon, Sinaloan milksnake, and Vietnamese mossy frogs and play along with the Dazzle Bug game to learn about these amazing animals and their camouflage capabilities.

Meet our good friend Jared Holmes, Herpetologist & Wildlife Educator with Bamberger Ranch, as he shows us some special adaptations of his snakes and other critters out on the ranch!

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Incredible Ball Machine
Apr
5
11:00 AM11:00

Incredible Ball Machine

On April 7, we are exploring crazy contraptions like our over-the-top exhibit, the Incredible Ball Machine! Join the Science Mill staff on a wacky adventure into the wild ride of marble run creations and Rube Goldberg inspired simple machines.

Learn about the physics of motion and challenge yourself to create your own cool designs! After the episode, make sure you check back here for more cool Rube Goldberg inspired videos, Career Connections, and our at-home activity download to make your own crazy contraption!

Catch it LIVE on Facebook at 11AM CST on Tuesday, April 7 – Science Mill staff will be chatting in the comments to answer your questions in real time.

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Create an Explosion
Mar
1
11:00 AM11:00

Create an Explosion

This episode is literally out of this world. Join the Science Mill team on an adventure that is down to Earth and out into Space. Meet former NASA astronaut and Science Mill board member Tom Henricks as he takes us on a trip through his four space shuttle missions and answers questions submitted by viewers like you!

Then blast-off to the Learning Lab and join in the challenge to design your own rockets at home! As always check out the Explorer Zone for Career Connections, cool resources and other interactive features.

Catch it LIVE on Facebook at 11AM CST on Tuesday, April 28 – Science Mill staff will be chatting in the comments to answer your questions in real time.

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Wondergraph - Math & Art
Feb
2
11:00 AM11:00

Wondergraph - Math & Art

Full STEAM ahead! Time to explore a more creative side of STEM by adding in some Art!

In the video below, we are using math to design intricate works of art using our very own Wondergraph! Hop into our Learning Lab for a DIY workshop on creating your own geometric drawing machine. After the show, make sure you check out our other online sources below for Career Connections, at-home activities and more!

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Geometric Bubbles

Geometry is an essential element in many kinds of art. You can find geometric patterns in mandalas, on the carpet of floors, within the pillars of ancient structures, or even in the ways figures are posed. For this week’s Learning Lab activity, instead of sculptures or paintings, we're using geometry to make something beautiful but temporary: bubbles!

Don't forget to share all of your geometric bubble and pendulum painting creations with us at programs@sciencemill.org! And tag the Science Mill when you post your creations on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

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Pendulum Painting

Ready to tap into your inner artist and physicist? Here’s a hands-on pendulum activity to try at home.

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Create your own spirograph and get creative with hypotrochoid spirals and geometric shapes!

Boy Mechanic Downloads

The Boy Mechanic Volume 1

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> Interests and Skill Sets

  • Shapes and colors

  • Designing

  • Drawing/Sketching

  • Data

  • Visual Spatial Reasoning

  • Mathematical Reasoning

  • Deductive Reasoning

  • Logical Reasoning

  • Critical Thinking

  • Creativity

  • Attention to Detail

> Courses and Degree Programs

  • 2D & 3D Animation

  • Website design

  • Physics

  • Construction Science

  • CAD Design & 3D Modeling

  • Maths: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus

  • Video Game Design

  • Graphic Design

  • Web Design

  • Arts: Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Sculpture

  • CNC Laser Design

  • Data Science

  • GIS Systems

  • Art conservation

> Jobs

  • Web Developer

  • GIS Technician

  • Sound Engineer

  • Artist or Designer

  • Interior Designer

  • Architect

  • Physicist

  • Scientific Visualization Specialist

  • Animator

  • Graphic Designer

 

Math & Art Videos

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The Sound of Silos
Dec
1
11:00 AM11:00

The Sound of Silos

Do you have a fascination with fluctuation or an obsession with oscillation, perhaps a peculiar rhythm of reverberation that you just can’t shake? Ever have those sweet sensations from good vibrations or notice how sound just streams through your ears all day and wonder how does that sound get to you? In this episode of the Explorer Zone we discover unique ways to make the invisible visible by exploring the physics of sound. Come join us as we discover the magical acoustical anomalies of the Sound of Silos.

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Colossal Robotic Hand.
May
5
11:00 AM11:00

Colossal Robotic Hand.

On May 5, we are focusing on an epicly (that’s a word, right?!) enormous feat of engineering with our Colossal Hand exhibit! Watch the Explorer Zone episode on Facebook Live at 11AM CT on May 5 and see how it was prototyped, engineered, constructed, and functions. Stay with the STEM educator crew and learn how to make your own scaled-down Arduino controlled hand or download the guide for developing a cardboard prototype. Dive deeper into the vast world of engineering and coding with our career connections!

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