MIAMI, Fla. – Florida International University will welcome over 1,800 elementary school students from Miami-Dade County schools to take part in STEAM-Weather Day at Modesto Maidique Campus this Thursday, Feb. 15.
The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. ET at the main entry plaza in front of the Ocean Bank Convocation Center, featuring fun and interactive exhibits as well as demonstrations from organizations in the STEAM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics).
Students will then attend the FIU women's basketball game against Sam Houston State at 11 a.m. ET.
"FIU STEAM-Weather Day is an opportunity to promote STEM career fields," Erik Salna, Associate Director for Education and Outreach with the FIU International Hurricane Research Center in the Extreme Events Institute said. "The day focuses on STEAM education, through interactive, hands-on, fun activities and demonstrations and showcases FIU's research expertise and community partners."
There will also be a large FIU presence prior to tip-off that includes meteorology and engineering students as well as the Institute of Environment/Sea Level Solutions Center.
Students can also learn about emergency management techniques with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and how to properly prepare for a hurricane from the National Hurricane Center exhibit.
STEAM-Weather Day combines education with a fun day cheering on the Panthers. Whether a student likes science or sports, there is something for every child to be interested in. The goal is to inspire and expand their minds while creating a lasting memory.
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