2014 STEM Expo
2014 STEM Expo
The ASCE Central Ohio Section welcomed over 140 students in grades K – 8 at the STEM Expo on February 22, 2014. The students explored hands-on activities and exhibits in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math fields sponsored by local firms, professional societies, and educational departments. In addition to over 20 interactive activities and exhibits, the students and their parents were able to tour the Ohio State Center for Automotive Research and participate in an interactive program by BUGMAN Education. Students also received take home activity bags provided by HR Gray.
This educational outreach event was organized by the ASCE Younger Member Group and held at The Metro Early College High School. The event was advertised through Columbus area-wide elementary and middle schools, where information was shared through classroom and upper grade level science teachers as well as electronic media outlets. The cost for the venue was covered through the State Public Affairs Grant program, while all activities and exhibits were provided on a volunteer basis. The Younger Member Group would like to thank the following activity sponsors and exhibiters for making this event so successful:
| Activities | Sponsored By: |
| Spaghetti Bridge | HR Gray |
| Asphalt Cookie | WTS – Women’s Transportation Seminar |
| Block Kids | NAWIC – National Association of Women in Construction |
| Marble Roller Coaster | ms consultants, inc. |
| Toothpick Tower | ms consultants, inc. |
| Turtle Research Station | Columbus Zoo and Aquarium |
| Arch Bridge Demonstration | ASCE Central Ohio Section |
| Magnetic Phenomenon | ASCE Central Ohio Section |
| Intro to Soils | ASCE Central Ohio Section Member |
| Shallow and Deep Foundations | Geotechnical Consultants, Inc |
| Flow Rate Through Soils | S&ME, Inc. |
| Science Friction | DLZ |
| Earthquake Test – Shake Table | Elford, Inc. |
| Plan Puzzle | Redbuilt and Structural Engineers Association of Ohio |
| Puffmobile | ASCE Central Ohio Section Younger Member Group |
| Gumdrop Bridge | ASCE Central Ohio Section Younger Member Group |
| Special Exhibits | |
| Future City | National Engineer’s Week Foundation |
| Steel Bridge | Ohio State ASCE Student Chapter |
| Buckeye Current Electric Motorcycle | Ohio State Center for Automotive Research Student Team |
| Supermileage Project | Ohio State Center for Automotive Research Student Team |
| Airspace: A 3D Skymap | Ohio State Center for Aviation Studies |
| The Dance of Waves | Metro School Student Project |
| BUGS | BUGMAN Education |
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| 2014 STEM Expo Advertisement.pdf | 192.26 KB |