See the Next Great Invention at the Fab Lab

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

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

EDISON’S CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: THE SPIRIT OF INNOVATION SHINES ON

Edison´s contribution to those wondrous beacons of the holiday season is a poignant one. On a wintry night during the Christmas season of 1880 — just weeks after introducing his revolutionary invention of the first practical incandescent light — Edison, in a bold move to promote his new technology, wowed thousands of people in front… Learn more

SCIENCE IN FUN, TWO-MINUTE BITES

How do leaves change color? How are researchers making tires from lettuce? How is smell linked to taste? You can learn about each of those in the first new episodes of the Science Underground podcast. Each episode discusses a topic for just two minutes, giving listeners a fun, weekly science fix. The creator Ainissa Ramirez… Learn more

PATENT-VIOLATING* CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES WITH FESTIVAL SPEAKER JEFF POTTER

By USA Science & Engineering Festival Nifty Fifty Speaker Jeff Potter Jeff Potter’s Patent-Violating* Chocolate Chip Cookies. Sugar Cookies made with different butter temperatures. Photo by Jeff Potter One of the biggest advantages that home-cooked foods have over store-bought goods is time. Commercial products have to be shelf-stable, so manufacturers have to come up with… Learn more

THANK YOU VETERANS!

Thank you to all of those who have served and continue to serve our great country. As always, we are extending a warm welcome to military families on Sneak Peek Friday. Register here to attend the Festival before the general public. Welcome back all of our participating military sponsors and exhibitors. We are proud to… Learn more