The S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Champion Awards will be awarded on Sunday to Senator Florence Shapiro, Author Jim Brazell, and several others, at the Future Scientists Jamboree. This family friendly fundraising event will be held January 22 from 3-8 pm at the Stunt Ranch and Fire Lake Events Center in southwest Austin. Activities include learning the science behind movie stunts, riding zip lines, an obstacle course, exploring the Austin Planetarium, and meeting "the kid android", Enzo, who hosts Exploration Nation.
Proceeds from the event go directly to America's Future Scientists Fund of The Austin Community Foundation, which is at the heart of philanthropic giving in Central Texas. For more information on Exploration Nation, go to http://www.enzoology.com.Tickets are $15 in advance per adult and free admission for kids under 16. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.futurescientistsfund.org/jamboree.
Exploration Nation is a supplemental elementary S.T.E.M. program designed to inspire kids to pursue careers in S.T.E.M. fields and sustain a life-long love of learning. The program explores science through the eyes of a kid, and shows that relentless curiosity leads to amazing adventures. Pete Monfre says, "I believe the person who ultimately cures cancer, solves the energy problem or creates the next insanely great thing is in elementary school right now". |
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