STCC to celebrate STEM Week with hands-on demos and activities
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Springfield Technical Community College will celebrate STEM Week between Oct. 20 and 24, offering free and interactive science demonstrations and activities for students and the community. Events are open to the public and will be held in the Student Learning Commons (Building 19) Forum.
Throughout the week, attendees will have the opportunity to explore microbiology, food science, and more through engaging hands-on experiences designed to spark curiosity and inspire interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Monday, Oct. 20 – “Bacteria and Lasers”
12:15–1:15 p.m.
Watch bacteria grow and lasers glow in this live STEM Week demo. See living science in action, feel the power of light, and watch curiosity spark – no lab coat required! Participants can also swab their phones on Monday and return Tuesday to discover what’s lurking under the microscope.
Tuesday, Oct. 21 – “Petri Dish: Meet Your Microbe Neighbors!”
12:15–1:15 p.m.
Find out what’s been living on your phone, hairbrush, or steering wheel. You might be surprised – and maybe a little shocked – by what you see growing in the Petri dishes.
Wednesday, Oct. 22 – “Food Science with UMass”
1:15–2:15 p.m.
Discover the fascinating science of food with the UMass Food Science Department. Attendees can participate in fun, hands-on activities and enjoy taste-testing experiments that show how science plays a role in everyday meals.
“STEM Week is a wonderful opportunity to engage our students and community in fun, approachable ways that bring science to life,” said Dr. Melishia Santiago, Assistant Dean of the School of STEM at STCC. “These interactive experiences are designed to inspire curiosity, encourage exploration, and show that science is for everyone.”
STEM Week at STCC aligns with the statewide initiative to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and careers.
All events are free and open to STCC students and the public.
Interested in applying to STCC? Visit stcc.edu/apply or call Admissions at (413) 755-3333.
About Springfield Technical Community College
STCC, the Commonwealth's only technical community college, continues the pioneering legacy of the Springfield Armory with comprehensive and technical education in manufacturing, STEM, healthcare, business, social services, and the liberal arts. STCC's highly regarded workforce, certificate, degree, and transfer programs are the most affordable in Springfield and provide unequaled opportunity for the vitality of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1967, the college – a designated Hispanic Serving Institution – seeks to close achievement gaps among students who traditionally face societal barriers. STCC supports students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jim Danko, (413) 755-4812, jdanko@stcc.edu