by BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post
MANHATTAN - On Saturday, April 27th, the 3rd annual Kansas Science Festival returns to Downtown Manhattan, inviting all ages to explore the world of science.
Using STEAM((Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities to encourage curiosity in people of all ages.
“The Kansas Science Festival is more than just an event; it's a celebration of curiosity and a testament to the power of science to unite us,” says Theresa Quintana, a graduate student at Kansas State University who serves as Treasurer of the Kansas Science Festival. “We hope to ignite a passion for STEAM in people of all ages and backgrounds, creating a community where knowledge and innovation flourish, all while ensuring the journey is filled with fun and excitement.”
The Kansas Science Festival, held in Downtown Manhattan, as a street festival, anticipates drawing more than 2,000 visitors to the event.
The Festival is from 11am to 4pm, and includes a large variety of activities including hand-on activities and presentations about daily life within the STEAM community from practitioners from across Kansas.
Fifty booths with more than 150 presenters will be set-up along Poyntz Avenue and on the County Plaza, surrounding the Riley County Courthouse.
In addition to STEAM booths, there will be live music performances.
Poyntz Avenue will be closed from 3rd Street through 5th Street during the event, for the safety of festival goers.
“Our ability to arrange such a diverse range of events has been made possible through the kind contributions of individuals and organizations within our communities”, says Alina De La Mota-Peynado, President of the Kansas Science Festival. “We are especially thankful for the numerous STEAM practitioners dedicating their time to highlight the incredible variety of methods Kansans use to understand and learn about the world around us, as well as for the event sponsors who have provided resources to facilitate these events.”
For more information, visit ScienceFestKS.org.