Science and Engineering Month Underway in Livermore

LIVERMORE, CA - February has been declared Science and Engineering Month by the school board. The City of Livermore passed a similar resolution at the City Council meeting on January 25.

“The events and community partnerships are exciting,” says Regina Brinker, STEM Coordinator for Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District (LVJUSD). “We’ve organized the Library, the City, the National Laboratories, Las Positas College, LARPD (Livermore Area Recreation and Parks District) and LVJUSD to make opportunities available for our students and our community.”

The major events of Science and Engineering Month include Science on Saturdays hosted by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory on each Saturday in February and Science Odyssey, which is the LVJUSD science and engineering fair.

SCIENCE ON SATURDAYS

These events are designed for middle and high school students.

February 6, 2016 - Behold Livermorium: A Quest for New Elements

February 13, 2016 - iCHIP: Human Physiology in the Palm of Your Hand

February 20, 2016 - Harnessing Fusion: Creating a Sun on Earth

February 27, 2016 - From Basketball and Medicine to Climate: Understanding the World Through Statistics

SPACE ODYSSEY

At Science Odyssey, which will be held on February 18th, students in grades 1 - 12 present judged science or engineering projects. Community groups also have interactive displays for the public to view. There is also a Robotics Showcase at the Library as part of the Livermore Reads Together program. Expanding Your Horizons, an event for girls grades 6 – 9 will take place on Saturday, February 27th at Las Postias College.

While some of these events are annual traditions, by designating Science and Engineering Month, the community has generated new partnerships and event concepts. “We’re thrilled to continue, and expand, our community partnerships during Science and Engineering Month,” says Superintendent Kelly Bowers.

--Image via Lawrence Livermoe National Laboratory