STEM Institute to host fifth-graders at science expo

FSU Panama City’s STEM Institute will host area fifth-grade students at “SURGE: Students Understanding the Research and Groundwork of Experiments” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Jan. 29 in the Holley Lecture Hall.

While on campus, students will view projects from the Three Rivers Science Fair, learn about STEM careers and interact with STEM professionals and students. Scheduled activities include an unmanned vehicle simulation and quad copter demonstration, dissecting sharks, the Art of Origami, the Elementary Elements of Flight, Counting M&Ms, the Popsicle Catapult, and Science Brothers and Sisters.

Students will rotate among activities and complete specific learning goals, focusing on measurement and data collection.

Exhibits and demonstrations will represent the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, Embry Riddle, Island Air Express, NOAA, the STEM Institute and FSU faculty.

The Rutherford High School Computer Club will assist with the event.