Exhibition of Student Work/Open House - Dayton Regional STEM School

Families, Students, Community

At the Dayton Regional STEM School
1724 Woodman Drive, Kettering 45420
937-256-3777
www.daytonstemschool.org

Thursday, November 15
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Admission is FREE

Experience STEM education in action by touring and interacting with students (grades 6-12) and staff from the Dayton Regional STEM School. See firsthand examples of the many creative masterpieces being generated every day via the School's hands-on, inquiry-based approach to instruction and learning.

Chemistry + Cocktails

Young Professionals, 18+ ID required

At the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Friday, November 16
7:00-11:00 p.m.

Admission is $20/person; includes food and one drink voucher. Cash bar.

Join your friends at Dayton's newest happy hour! Creatives and young professionals are invited to sip signature drinks, enjoy light hors d'oeuvres from Dayton's hot spots, and keep the pulse at high speed with our "Mad Scientist" DJ from Sound Productions as the Museum opens after-hours for this celebration of science. ID is required for all attendees. All sales final.

Online Sales have now ended; tickets are still available at the door.

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STEM Teacher Workshops

Professional Educators

Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Saturday, November 17
8:30 a.m.–noon

$10/person, Online registration is required.  Register through MCESC PD Express.

Join the Boonshoft Museum, the Dayton Regional STEM Center and MCESC for a morning of professional development, featuring inquiry-based lessons, new ideas, and training tailored for classrooms K-6.

Dayton Diode Open House

Families

At Dayton Diode
1001 East 2nd St. #2080, Dayton, OH 45402
http://www.daytondiode.org/

Saturday, November 17, noon-6:00 p.m.

Admission is FREE: fees apply for special Christmas Tree take home kit

The amazing “hackerspace” at this 2nd Street workshop allows you to bring your creative ideas to life. Join professional engineers and artists for the chance to create a unique gadget in this collaborative, community-based workshop. And, if you are so inclined, for $10 make and take a special holiday project.

Science Celebration

Families

At the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Saturday, November 17
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Included with regular admission

Celebrate Ignite Innovation with a day of science-based activities and projects for kids of all ages. Discover some fun twists on new and classic science experiments, and meet Zach Veach, teen racing phenom as he puts his own spin on the Science of Speed.

Sponsored by: K12

CJ STEMM Celebration: A Family Expo

Families

Hosted by Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School
At the Student Conditioning Center
77 Eaker St.
Free parking available in nearby CJ lots – Lots D and E
www.cjeagles.org

Saturday, November 17
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Admission is FREE

Explore what scientists, technologists, engineers, mathematicians, and medical and health care professionals do, and how they help solve global challenges in the world locally and globally. Interactive displays, students, teachers, professionals from area schools and businesses, make and take activities, and more! Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine come alive!

Time Warner Cable, Connect a Million Minds

Middle School Students, Families

At the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Saturday, November 17
6:00–8:30 p.m.

Admission is FREE.  Online registration has now ended; registrations may still be completed at the door.

Time Warner Cable will take participants on a STEM adventure during this inspirational science celebration. Discover racing phenom Zach Veach’s unique take on the Science of Speed, and enjoy food, games, prizes, activities, and access to the entire Museum – including a trip to The Dome for an out-of-this-world planetarium show!

Family Day

Families

National Museum of the United State Air Force
Wright-Patterson AFB
1001 Spaatz Street, Dayton, OH

http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/

Saturday, November 17
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Admission is FREE

Commemorate the anniversary of the greatest engineering feat in modern history: the International Space Station. Tour the recently-retired Space Shuttle Crew Compartment Trainer, learn more about this engineering marvel, and build a model from recyclable materials.

Stephen Knapp:
Lightpaintings

Families

Dayton Art Institute
www.daytonartinstitute.org

Thursday, November 15 -
Saturday, November 17
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Reduced admission to
Stephen Knapp's Lightpaintings
Saturday, November 17
Special docent led tours at
10:00 a.m. and at 1:00 p.m., call 512-0152 to register or visit website www.daytonartinstitute.org

View the intersection of sculpture, painting and technology with Stephen Knapp’s Lightpaintings. Explore this new art medium that uses color, light, and space to create intangible, multi-dimensional compositions of pure luminosity.

To join a committee

The Dayton Regional Science Festival is a collaborative community-wide effort, managed by an auxiliary committee of the Dayton Society of Natural History. To join a committee, contact Diane Farrell, 937–275–7431, ext. 139 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Call For Volunteers

The Dayton Regional Science Festival is looking for young adults representing all disciplines, from STEM professionals/students to those with Business/Marketing/PR interests to serve on a volunteer Advisory Committee. For more information about how to apply, contact Lauren Hamer, 937-275-7431, ext. 163 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ..

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