A competition sponsored in 1913 by Scientific American asked for essays on the ten greatest inventions of the preceding 25 years. The electric furnace, the steam turbine and the gasoline-powered automobile rounded out the top three. Today, many might say the World Wide Web. Perhaps a student at the Festival will have a say in… Learn more
LIVE FROM SPACE 4/16: Don’t Miss A Live Downlink From The International Space Station With NASA Astronaut Jeff Williams!
Join us for an amazing conversation with NASA astronaut Jeff Williams at the USA Science & Engineering Festival LIVE on the Curie Stage downstairs in Hall C at 12:10 on Saturday, April 16th. Jeff, who is currently on the space station, will be joined here on Earth by former astronaut Greg Johnson and special guests Cree… Learn more
Living A No Barriers Life With Blind Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer
What if adversity weren’t the enemy? Join blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer on his quest to harness adversity, redefine expectations, and live a life without barriers. In this session, find out why you don’t need perfect sight to have a powerful vision. Erik Weihenmayer is one of the most celebrated and accomplished athletes in the world…. Learn more
VACCINES, DEFLATEGATE, NASA, SCHOLARSHIPS & MORE: STEM IN THE NEWS
Here is a roundup of some the latest stories in science that are making headlines: The Vaccine Debate: Dr. Anthony Fauci X-STEM Speaker Dr. Anthony Fauci is the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) where he oversees an extensive research portfolio of basic and applied research to prevent, diagnose, and… Learn more
UNFORGETTABLE STAGE SHOWS IN ONE WEEK!
The Festival Stage Shows are some of the best attractions during the Expo weekend. Visit our stage show page for details on stage show times and locations including how you can build your own personal Festival schedule! Attendees can get ready for incredible stage show performances like: Mars Or Bust With NASA Chief Scientist Ellen… Learn more
SCIENCE IS A FAMILY AFFAIR: SPARK INTEREST BY SOOTHING CHAPPED LIPS
Parents don’t need a science degree to shape their child’s learning or to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). There’s a little science and engineering behind everything we see each day. From day trips to talks around the dinner table, there are lots of easy and fun ways to spark a love of STEM…. Learn more
