GRCC — Families can get a peek into the worlds of anatomy, zoology, genetics, robotics and more during a free Community STEM Day hosted by Grand Rapids Community College from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Calkins Science Center and Cook Hall.
Community Stem Day is designed to engage families with fun, free, factual and fascinating experiences that will get young minds thinking, said Dr. Kristi Haik, dean of the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, in a news release.
“STEM careers are expanding rapidly, and we want to expose as many students as possible to the vast opportunities in STEM. Last year, more than 350 attendees explored, learned and had fun together. This year, we look forward to welcoming even more visitors,” Haik said in the release.
Students will explore a host of hands-on STEM-related activities like cow eye and owl pellet dissections, an anatomy escape room and composting with worms. Zoology of Standale will bring reptiles and amphibians, and John Ball Park Zoo will also be on hand with visiting animals.
Starting at 10 a.m., the John Ball Traveling Zoo will offer a 45-minute program beginning on the hour, every hour. All other programs are available on a continuous, drop-in basis from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All programs and activities on Community STEM Day are free and open to the public. For more information, visit the GRCC event page for the Community STEM Day.
