{"id":16940,"date":"2026-04-11T18:29:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T22:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16940&preview_id=16940"},"modified":"2026-04-11T18:29:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T22:29:04","slug":"stem-day","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/stem-day\/","title":{"rendered":"STEM Day"},"content":{"rendered":"
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STEM Day is back!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Explore a campus filled with fun for the whole family<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

STEM Day returns to Virginia Western! This event will feature free food and over 20 booths and interactive exhibits that will provide education and excitement for kids of any age. Experience pendulum painting, electric cars and motorcycles, glow in the dark bacteria, medical simulations with real clinical tools, robots and slime, and a variety of other exhibits showcasing the many practical and engaging applications of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> Saturday, April 11
Time:<\/strong> 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Admission:<\/strong> Free!
Parking:<\/strong> Available in any lot except Lot 6
Arrival:<\/strong> Please check-in and receive your food ticket and passport at one of the booths located in front of the STEM building, Student Life Center, or Fralin Center for Science and Health Professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions?<\/strong>
Leah Thomas, Biotechnology Outreach Specialist
lthomas@virginiawestern.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This event has been made possible through generous funding provided by Project VITAL and the Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance (RBIA).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exhibits and Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

STEM Building<\/h3>\n\n\n