HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Innovation for Education Foundation hosts a free festival on Saturday, November 2, at the Orion Amphitheater. This fun event will feature science, technology, engineering, and math activities for all ages.
In partnership with the MIT Museum, the festival is part of over 40 science festivals across North America. It aims to celebrate science and spark interest in STEM education. Attendees can meet professionals from fields like aerospace, marine biology, and forensic science.
A special presentation called “Parents and AI” will discuss how artificial intelligence can help with learning and creativity, as well as its limits.
Kids will enjoy shows by Michael Green, the Science Machine, and PBS star Steve Trash, who will perform a Science Magic show. Visitors can also check out virtual and augmented reality tools from Meta and learn about programs from local universities like UAH and Auburn.
The festival will feature robotics competitions with over 20 teams from Rocket City Combat Robots competing for prizes. Middle and high school robotics teams will showcase their projects, too.
Other activities include a cave exploration experience from CaveSims, hands-on exhibits from the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, and presentations by NASA scientists. Paleontologists Dr. Scott Persons and Juliet Riddle will be in the Dinosaur Earth area to engage visitors.
Everyone can enjoy free liquid nitrogen ice cream and a special STEAM beer from local microbrewery InnerSpace Brewing. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a special “STEAMfest After Dark” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring live music and more science fun.