Science Slam Part Of Philadelphia Science Festival At RCBC

Rowan College at Burlington County will participate in the Philadelphia Science Festival this weekend. The college’s Science Slam takes place on Sunday, April 23, noon-4 p.m. As part of the festival, attendees will be able to enter a space station with the help of virtual reality technology, the college said on Monday.

“This is a great event for future scientists and anyone who appreciates the importance of science and technology on our daily lives,” Rowan College at Burlington County President Paul Drayton said. “As a part of the Philadelphia Science Festival the Mount Laurel campus will be offering STEM exploration for all ages.”

The college is hosting hands-on science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and health-related activities at its Mount Laurel Campus.

Participants will investigate a crime scene for evidence, learn about blood typing, gain a deeper understanding of their eating habits and use mathematics and data to discover the evolution of measurements. There will also be drone flying, robot fighting and toy car racing.

Activities are designed to stimulate interest in STEM and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and health professionals.

The Philadelphia Science Festival is a week long celebration of science. For more on the festival, visit www.philadelphiasciencefestival.org.

“There is truly something for everyone as our faculty members and community partners present science and technology in a fun, engaging way that we hope will inspire a new generation of scientists,” Rowan College at Burlington County STEM Dean Dr. Edem Tetteh said. “We are bringing some of the best scientists in our community including students, faculty and professionals to celebrate STEM with the community.”

The college will also host an Evening with Galileo- A Starry Night at RCBC on Friday night, April 28, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m.

In 1609 Galileo used a telescope for the first time to view the heavens. He saw four of the moons of Jupiter, as well as Sun Spots and the details of the lunar surface.

Attendees will have their questions answered, be able to paint the moon by candlelight and learn how Galileo’s observations led to a revolution in scientific thought.

Rowan College at Burlington County’s STEM Division has become a premier destination students for interested in a STEM career thanks to a new 3+1 path to a biology degree from Rowan University, a National Science Foundation grant that is creating an Advanced Manufacturing Center degree path in partnership with Rowan University and the Burlington Institute of Technology, and the innovative Undergraduate Research Initiative that has led to national recognition for students.

“From our local school districts to Rowan College at Burlington County, we have amazing science and technology programs throughout Burlington County,” Burlington County Freeholder Linda Hughes, who serves as liaison to education, said. “Science Slam will be a great way to grow our community’s excitement for science in a fun-filled environment.”

For more information, contact the RCBC Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Division at 856-222-9311, ext. 1372.

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