Science from Scientists

Join us at the Penn Lake Library in Bloomington, MN to learn about how magnetism works in this fun activity where participants get to design their own magnet detector and take on the challenge of finding the hidden magnets. ??? Location: Penn Lake Library - 8800 Penn Ave. S., Bloomington, MN 55431 ??? Wednesday, February 26th ?? 4:30pm - 5:30pm ?? Children grades 3-8 ?? Cost: $0. All supplies provided. ??? Registration is required: https://buff.ly/3X4AkFK Note: Registration is required, please visit the Hennepin County Library website to register.

Join us at the Redwood City Public Library as we explore what it means for species to be native, non-native, or invasive by using a game model with different fictional animal species. From their results, participants identify what makes an organism invasive. Then, they discuss how best to manage invasive species. ??? Location: Redwood City Public Library, 1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA ??? Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 ?? 2:00pm - 3:00pm PT ?? Cost: $0 ??? Details here: https://buff.ly/3Qq2nff

A special thank you to Jamf for their help in preparing and packing 164 SciSci take-home kits during our Kit Build event last week! This amazing group of 64 volunteers came together to cut, assemble, and pack take-home STEM kits for our Candy Chromatography and Fingerprinting lessons. Not only did they help pack the kits, but they were also able to participate in the activities themselves. It was a very productive and fun afternoon in Minneapolis. Thank you, Jamf! ??

Science from Scientists is deeply grateful to @SiliconLabs for their generous donation supporting our programs in the Boston and San Jose/Silicon Valley regions since 2022. This year's contribution enables us to continue delivering hands-on STEM education to students, fostering curiosity and empowering the next generation of innovators in these areas—serving approximately 7,100 students across 51 elementary and middle schools. Silicon Labs' commitment to community engagement and education is evident through their philanthropic efforts, including donations to charitable organizations focused on STEM education, diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as addressing critical community needs. With their support, we are better equipped to bridge the STEM skills gap and inspire young minds to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Learn more about Silicon Labs' community commitment here: https://buff.ly/40eNUHD

Join us this Saturday at Burton Park for the San Carlos Parks and Rec Summer Camp Fair. Start planning for your child's summer camps and get registered before they fill up! Plus, enjoy free games and activities and an opportunity to win one of the drawings during the event. If you are a San Carlos resident, enrollment begins TODAY! Non-residents can enroll next Tuesday, February 11th. ??? Location: Burton Park Stage Area, 900 Chestnut St., San Carlos, CA 94070 ??? Saturday, February 8th, 2025 ?? 10:30am - 12:00pm PT ?? Cost: $0 ??? Details here: https://buff.ly/3CEqdk6

Join us TODAY at the MN State Capitol for the 2025 Minnesota STEM Day at the Capitol! See and hear from members of the STEM community who represent in-school and after-school STEM learning, and workforce development. Be sure to stop by and say hi! ??? Location: MN State Capitol, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55155 ??? Friday, January 31st, 2025 ?? 1:30pm - 4pm ?? All ages ?? Cost: $0

Thank you to the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation for their continued and generous support of Science from Scientists since 2019! This academic year, their funding is making a real difference for 330 students across 8 Minnesota Catholic schools, bringing hands-on STEM education through our MINNDEPENDENT partnership. With the foundation’s commitment, students are gaining the knowledge and skills they need to explore STEM fields and prepare for future career opportunities. We are deeply grateful for the lasting impact the Schulze Family Foundation is making in our communities and for inspiring the next generation of innovators! ????

Join us at the Redwood City Public Library as we learn a lot about animals from what they leave behind. Discover how owls can help control rodent populations by taking apart an owl pellet (a neat little package of bones and fur). Learn about the adaptations that owls have that make them awesome birds of prey! ??? Location: Redwood City Public Library, 1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA ??? Saturday, January 25th, 2025 ?? 2:00pm - 3:00pm PT ?? Cost: $0 ??? Details here: https://buff.ly/4fSdhEW

Tap into your inner detective and take a closer look at the mystery of our fingertips! Discover the different types and various ways we can leave behind, collect, and analyze fingerprints all while solving a cookie crime. ??? Location: Westonka Public Library, 2079 Commerce Blvd., Mound, MN 55364 ??? Saturday, January 11th, 2025 ?? 2pm - 3pm ?? Grades 1-8 ?? Cost: $0. All supplies provided. ??? Register with the library: https://buff.ly/40lk7OG

It’s the season of giving, which means it’s auction time at Verve! We hosted our 3rd Annual Live & Silent Auction benefiting Science from Scientists, an organization inspiring the next generation to solve real-world problems by improving #STEM literacy. We’re proud to sponsor an organization with such an important mission and look forward to continuing our collaboration in 2025. Special thanks to Andrew Ashe for being our resident auctioneer for the live portion of the event.