2024 WI Science Fest

2024 WI Science Fest

Date
Oct 18, 2024
Event Starts
11:00 AM

Event Details

Join Pablo Center, The Children's Museum of Eau Claire, and L.E. Phillips Library in downtown Eau Claire as we learn about and celebrate science during #WiSciFest! Staff, robotics teams, and community organizations will share their passion for science through exploration stations.

Pablo Center 11am-1pm

Staff, robotics teams, and community organizations share their passion for science through exploration stations in the lobby. From robots to art and so much more!

LE Phillips Memorial Library 1:30pm-2:15pm

Join Dr. Erik Hendrickson, UWEC Physics and Astronomy Professor for Science Theater: Fun with Liquid Nitrogen. Explore the fascinating world of ultra-cold experiment!

Children’s Museum of Eau Claire 2:30pm-4:00pm

Explore hands-on science experiments and sustainability-focused activities. Science Festival activities are available for free in the museum lobby.

Admission: Free

For more information, please visit https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org or contact Mary LaVenture, STEAM Programs Manager at outreach@pablocenter.org.

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