Excitement is building ahead of the return of one of Worcester’s most vibrant celebrations of arts and science.
STEAMfest (which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) brings cutting-edge science together with nature, the arts, computing, virtual reality and more.
Hosted at The Hive, Worcester’s landmark library created in partnership by Worcestershire County Council and the University of Worcester, on January 24 11.00-15.00, STEAMfest invites visitors to get hands-on with science and technology, while showing off their creative side.
Katie Mace, Team Leader at The Hive and organiser of the event, said: “We’ve got so many different exhibitors taking part, from the Fizz-Pop Science Show to the University of Worcester with their drones and robot, and Aston University who’ll be bringing along their CO2 powered race cars, the Hive’s Archive and Archaeology Service and the Dice Box, who’ll be coming with board games.”
She added: “I’m really looking forward to the shadow puppets session, where kids will be able to put on a show for their families, and I’m also very excited to have drones and robots as well.”
“The event is for anybody who has a passion for science and the arts,” Katie said. “There’s so much for people who want to learn about the world around them, from engineering to chemistry, to building and performing.”
She added: “It’s a family event which is fantastic for children, and adults who are curious are welcome to come and get involved as well.”
Andy Robinson, Senior Lecturer in Computing at the University of Worcester, said: “Bringing people into contact with robots, drones, and AI systems and the lecturers who teach those subjects is a great way to plant the seed that science topics can be fun, inspiring, challenging, and relevant whatever job you grow up to do.”
“I love using drones as a conversation starter, because then the conversations go in so many directions,” he added. “For some it’s simply fun, for others it leads to a discussion of how flight controllers work, or a conversation about ethical implications, it really is a great way for people to explore these subjects in their own way.”
While most of the activities are free and visitors don’t need to book, a small fee applies to some of the sessions such as Make and Take Rockets and the Fizz-Pop Science Show. For full details, visit the University of Worcester’s News Page.
To book onto Make and Take Rockets, follow this link.
Click here to book tickets to the Fizz-Pop Science Show.
Click here to book for the Shadow Puppets Work Shop.
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