Florida Tech’s Celebration of Science and Technology ‘STEMpower Day’ Set for Nov. 8

STEMpower Day open to students from public, private and home-based high schools in Brevard

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – High school students, high-school-level home-schooled students, and parents, guardians, teachers, and/or guidance counselors are invited to Florida Tech’s STEMpower Day on Nov. 8, a free celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics that offers participants memorable, hands-on experiences and a taste of the collegiate life at Florida Tech.

The event is held from 2:30-6 p.m. at Florida Tech’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovative Design, 2495 Palm Bay Rd NE in Palm Bay.

STEMpower Day is open to students from public, private, and home-based high schools in Brevard County. Everyone attending the event must register.

Each student who registers will get to choose three specific sessions to attend. Each session will have just 10 seats, so pre-registering soon will ensure a better selection.

Among the 20 interactive sessions are:

■ The James Webb Space Telescope: A Tour de Force of Space Science

■ From Cockroaches to Monkeys: Inside the Minds of Animals

■ Panther Robotics: Florida Tech’s Student-Led Robotics Organization

■ King of the Packet: Cyber-attacking Remote-controlled Cars

■ SHARKS! Research, Conservation, and Why You Should Care

■ Digital Design: Jet Dragster Edition

■ The Science of Slosh

“Participants get the unique opportunity to meet Florida Tech’s stellar faculty, get a taste of the college experience, and experience the excitement of STEM,” said STEM Outreach Manager Jared Campbell. “Plus, our grand finale is guaranteed to fire you up!”

Click here for the full list of sessions. Inquires or questions may be directed to Campbell at stempower@fit.edu.

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