The following is a press release issued by the Mendocino County Office of Education:
All families and science enthusiasts are invited to come together for a day of fun and learning at The 38th Annual Mendocino County Science and Engineering Fair & S.T.E.A.M Expo, Saturday, March 16th from 10 AM until 4 PM at Mendocino College. This event celebrates the accomplishments, curiosity, and creativity of 3rd through 12th-grade students from Mendocino County public, charter, and private schools.
Admission to the Science and Engineering Fair & S.T.E.A.M Expo is free. The S.T.E.A.M. Expo offers exciting hands-on activities, booths, and music performances from community partners, including California Native Plant Society – Sanhedrin Chapter, California State Parks, Climate Action Mendocino, GrassRoots Institute, Hopland Research and Extension Center, Instilling Goodness/Developing Virtue Schools, Latino Outdoors North Coast, Mendocino College, Mendocino County Fire Safe Council, North Coast Opportunities Head Start Child Development Program, Redwood Collegiate Academy Robotics Team, Repurposing Plastics, River Oak Charter School, Shanél Valley Academy, Sonoma Clean Power, Tree of Life Charter School, and more!
Mendocino County Superintendent of Schools Nicole Glentzer said, “As a parent, I’m always looking for fun activities to do with my children, and the Science Fair’s S.T.E.A.M. Expo is the perfect activity for families to enjoy together. Families can participate in games and interactive activities and see amazing student work on display.”
Experienced community judges will interview and score students who have entered Science Fair projects on qualities including scientific method, content, clarity of presentation, and originality. The Awards Ceremony at 4:00 PM will honor outstanding projects and announce students qualified to advance to the California State Science and Engineering Fair.
This event is possible thanks to the support of Mendocino College, the Mendocino County education community, local organizations, volunteers, and businesses. Together, they are committed to promoting science education and providing opportunities for all Mendocino County students.
For more information about the event, please visit the Mendocino County Office of Education’s event website: https://bit.ly/MendoScienceFair24.
