Tag: stem
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Imagination and inspiration to soar at National Space Day celebration
Children, teens and adults will be able to draw inspiration from the wonders of space through a broad spectrum of activities and events on Saturday as Colorado Springs and the rest of the U.S. celebrates National Space Day. The event is part of the America 250 and Colorado 150 commemorations, “celebrating the spirit of exploration…
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Colorado Springs Science Riot blends STEM with comedy
Science Riot, a Front Range-based nonprofit dedicated to increasing public enthusiasm for science through stand-up comedy, promises an evening of laughing and learning at the Ivywild School Auditorium on Saturday. Billed as a “hilarious, TED talk-style performance,” the comedy show will feature seven scientists, each performing a stand-up routine based on their respective areas of…
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Development of Leonardo da Vinci Museum underway in downtown Pueblo
North America’s first and only Leonardo da Vinci Museum is taking shape in the heart of downtown Pueblo, with an eye toward opening later this year. Since receiving final approval from the Colorado Economic Development Commission in February, development of the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) focused museum has been underway, and museum…
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Colorado Springs-based West Point cadet earns prestigious undergraduate scholarship
When Hojin Han was contemplating his education beyond Pine Creek High School, he considered applying to the Air Force Academy. But instead, after some thought, he chose to attend a service academy nearly 2,000 miles from Colorado Springs. “I was really attracted to (the U.S. Military Academy),” Han said. “Since I’d lived in Colorado for…
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All-female STEM club builds phone-powering swing at Colorado Springs high school
In a courtyard at Discovery Canyon Campus High School, senior Emily Wacker swivels back and forth on a swing that, at first glance, resembles the playground items seen in parks backyard across the country. What makes this swing different is the series of attachments that help convert the series of attachments that help convert mechanical…
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Cool Science kicks off 15th annual STEM fest in Colorado Springs
Aeronautics and astronomy, bubbles and bees, robots and rockets, and a host of other STEM-related activities were on colorful and engaging display at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus as a local nonprofit kicked off its 15th annual science blowout. With Saturday’s Carnival Day serving as its launch pad, the 2024 Cool Science Festival began…
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Colorado Springs Rocketry Club keeps launching after major equipment theft
For Antonio Bartling, there are few more satisfying ways to spend a Saturday morning than launching rockets. “It’s amazing to see a rocket fly, especially if it’s a rocket you built,” said Bartling, 14. “The excitement of seeing your masterpiece fly into the air, and then come down in one piece … it’s hard to…
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Takeoff: Mitchell High CTE program grows with aircraft construction
Not everyone can say they helped build an airplane when they were in high school. Or that they learned how to fly one. But that’s exactly what students at Mitchell High School are doing now through the newest additions to the school’s aviation program this year. From the wings to the fuselage to the rudder,…