[Imc-makerspace] Fwd: Call for Exhibits: Family Science Day and Bot Brawl 2014

[Gergana Slavova]

Also, their theme this year is "The Maker".  I mean, come on!


On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 11:12 AM, Gergana Slavova <
gergana.s.slavova at gmail.com> wrote:

> I think we should do it!  We already have a ton of workshops we can use
> for this.  If at least a couple more people reply with a 'yes', I'll sign
> us up.
>
> ~Gergana
>
>
> On Thu, Nov 14, 2013 at 7:20 AM, makerspaceu <makerspaceu at gmail.com>wrote:
>
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>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: McCubbins, Sara <samccub at ilstu.edu>
>> Date: Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 3:30 PM
>> Subject: Call for Exhibits: Family Science Day and Bot Brawl 2014
>> To: "McCubbins, Sara" <samccub at ilstu.edu>
>>
>>
>>  *Family Science Day and Bot Brawl 2014 are coming!*
>>
>>
>>
>> This year’s event will take place on *Saturday, April 5th, 2014* from *11
>> a.m. to 4 p.m.* in *Redbird Arena*, Normal, IL.
>>
>>
>>
>> *What is Family Science Day?  *Family Science Day is a public outreach
>> event to inspire and educate preK-8 students in the fields of science,
>> technology, engineering, and mathematics.  This family-friendly event
>> encourages scientific discovery through hands-on activities, challenges,
>> and demonstrations while providing the opportunity to learn about
>> scientific careers from actual research scientists and science educators.
>> In addition, the event helps to raise awareness of the importance of STEM
>> in our society.
>>
>>
>>
>> *What is Bot Brawl? *Family Science Day is happy to be the venue again
>> for the Central Illinois Robotics Club (CIRC) Bot Brawl Tournament.  This
>> robotics tournament is one of the largest hobby robotics competitions in
>> the country and includes RC combat, sumo robotics, autonomous line
>> following, and more.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Sounds cool…How can I participate?  *We are currently seeking
>> EXHIBITORS.  Please find attached an exhibitor packet with more details.
>> Registration can be completed online at www.familyscienceday.com.  The
>> best part is, *exhibiting is FREE!  *We have limited space, so exhibits
>> will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
>>
>>
>>
>> This year’s theme for Family Science Day is *“The Maker.”*  See the
>> attached flyer for more information about The Maker Movement.  While we
>> encourage you to incorporate the theme into your activities, your booth
>> does not have to fit into this theme in order to exhibit.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact
>> me.  Also, feel free to share this packet with others who might be
>> interested in participating!
>>
>>
>>
>> Hope to hear from you soon.
>>
>> Sara
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *Sara McCubbins*
>>
>> *Sponsored Project/Research Assistant*
>>
>> Center for Mathematics, Science and Technology (CeMaST)
>>
>> Campus Box 5960
>>
>> samccub at ilstu.edu
>>
>> Office: 309.438.4539
>>
>> Mobile: 309.830.2851
>>
>>
>>
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