JANUARY 30- FEBRUARY 28

SciTech Institute™ is excited to announce the 2021 Arizona

SciTech Festival season, marking 10 years of inspiring

interest in science, technology, engineering and math

(STEM) across Arizona. Arizonans of all ages can enjoy

fun and engaging events and activities offered during this

annual celebration while building their STEM knowledge.

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Spearheaded by the Arizona Commerce Authority, Arizona Science Center, Arizona Technology Council, Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University and the University of Arizona, the Arizona SciTech Festival is a wildly successful grassroots STEM collaboration.

This year will be a different, but the annual Festival is still a statewide celebration of STEM that aims to inform, engage and inspire all Arizonans. It was designed to advance STEM awareness and highlight the economic importance by offering participants a variety of events and hands-on learning opportunities. Over the past 10 years, these events and activities have provided individuals of all ages the chance to experience STEM first-hand and see how it impacts their lives.

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In collaboration with 100+ Signature Event Leads, we present the following ways to have fun with STEM virtually this season!

Virtual Festival Season “HOW TO” GUIDE

1Visit azscitech.com to click through lists of themed interactions

2Select from a variety of STEM panels, activities, virtual tours of exciting STEM locations and more

3Use the “My Festival Calendar” on the following page to organize your calendar of events

4Register with your email to participate in live opportunities

5Celebrate STEM with us by sharing your experiences on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter using #azscitech

6If you have any questions, just email us! ContactUs@SciTechInstitute.org

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ANYTIME: explore hundreds of STEM activities by grade or topic.

SATURDAYS: From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. visit the live virtual expo where SciTech collaborators will present hundreds of virtual STEM experiences (1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20/ 2/27).

LIVE: Register for special events to meet STEM professionals throughout Arizona.

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WEEK 1: Getting Started in STEM (everything a beginner needs to know!)

WEEK 2: Exploring Options in STEM (finding your passion & discovering career opportunities)

WEEK 3: Thinking about STEM (developing skills to solve real-world challenges)

WEEK 4: Festival Highlights (celebrating collaborators, exhibitors, and participants)

GO TO AZSCITECH.COM TO SELECT PANELS, ACTIVITIES AND VIRTUAL TOURS

THEN FILL OUT YOUR CALENDAR.

Ex. STEM Panel – 4 p.m.

Ex. Coding Corner – 4 p.m.

Ex. Virtual Star Party – 7 p.m.

Ex. Math Festival –

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We explored ideas and discovered ways to have fun with STEM virtually this season! The entire family can enjoy fun activities while maintaining safe social distance. Watch live streaming videos, participate in panel discussions, log on for interactive activities, and more! You can use the calendar on this page to plan the events you’ll attend.

1 Go to azscitech.com to check out our schedule of events.

2 Find events you want to attend and write them on this calendar.

3Pull these calendar pages out and hang it up somewhere, like on your refrigerator or by a remote learning space!

Can't attend live events online?

NO PROBLEM! SciTech Institute will populate video feeds throughout the day, showcasing some truly amazing STEM experiences based on our themes.

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Ex. STEM Workshop – 9 a.m.

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Arizona’s landscapes provide the perfect back-drop for reflection. Respect others and their unique connection to the land. Let’s all enjoy the natural world together.

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