Imagine Yourself as a…
Discover the world of STEM careers
Tuesday, Dec. 26-Friday, Dec. 29
10 am – 5 pm
Imagine Yourself as a biologist, engineer, computer scientist or inventor with four themed days of special activities and 3D movie showings. Explore how your unique skills and talents might just be the perfect fit for a career in science and technology.
Tuesday, December 26 – Imagine Yourself as a Biologist
· Try your hand, and eyes, at a game of identifying specimens with revolutionary iGo and Foldscope microscopes (11am-3pm)
· Meet our new baby Axolotl
· Investigate the living systems within our Paludarium
· Discover microscopic life at the Town Creek exhibit
· Explore the underwater world of the Great White Shark 3D movie
Wednesday, December 27 – Imagine Yourself as an Inventor
· Use 3D pens to create a holiday ornament (11am-3pm)
· Discover how to use 3D printers to build gadgets and holiday decorations
· Paint a masterpiece on a watercolor robot
· Explore art throughout the Science Mill, including a special surprise in the Silo of McKays
· Discover the Legends of Flight during a special 3D movie
Thursday, December 28 – Imagine Yourself as a Computer Scientist
· Code and program a tiny Ozobot to navigate a giant colorful maze (11am-3pm)
· Challenge our new humanoid robot to do a headstand and push ups (11am-3pm)
· Explore real-world virtual reality with Z-Space
· Make a cow “moo” and an armadillo dig with programmable Critter Bots
· Discover the Legends of Flight during a special 3D movie
Friday, December 29 – Imagine Yourself as an Engineer
· Take the Zip Away challenge and keep your gondola rider safely in a cart (11am-3pm)
· Build a custom race car at the pit garage and race against others on a 25-foot track
· Generate maximum power on the Wind Turbine Test Bed
· Create and build with giant blocks
· Be inspired to solve a global problem by the Space Junk 3D movie
The Science Mill’s 40+ hands-on, interactive exhibits and 3D movie, which plays throughout the day, are included in admission.