STEM

Space exploration is incredibly important. It helps us explore the universe and understand our solar system, including the big blue planet we live on!...

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Sari on Science: Balloon rockets help explain how we’ll propel ourselves to Mars

Sari Custer - March 10, 2021

After watching the incredible NASA Mars Perseverance rover landing last month, my daughter asked if she could go to Mars. At one time, this...

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Astronaut exhibit at Arizona Science Center explores life outside of Earth

RAK Staff - February 3, 2021

Astronaut, a new interactive and hands-on exhibition, is landing at the Arizona Science Center Feb. 6-May 31, along with a “space lab” promising visitors...

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Learning ReimaginED is a one-stop portal for STEAM curriculum

Kate Reed - December 1, 2020

The City of Mesa Arts and Culture Department has launched Learning ReimaginED, a virtual portal offering STEAM curriculum — science, technology, engineering, the arts...

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Sari on Science: Learn about paleontology via cookie “excavation”

Sari Custer - December 1, 2020

What’s your favorite dinosaur? Don’t worry, there’s no wrong answer — because, as my daughter would tell you, all dinosaurs are awesome! But if...

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Sari on Science: Make magical “dancing” milk

Sari Custer - November 1, 2020

Looking for activities to keep your family busy while staying home? All you need to do is take a look around your kitchen. Chemistry...

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Sari on Science: A simple at-home activity for explaining a pandemic

Sari Custer - August 1, 2020

Thank you to everyone who is staying home, social distancing and wearing a mask to protect others during this COVID-19 pandemic. We are living...

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Midwestern University extends deadline to apply for summer health careers institute

Lisa Sorg-Friedman - March 23, 2020

Midwestern University has extended the deadline for teens to apply to the seven-day summer Health Careers Institute for High School Students.

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Here’s how to make an easy, science-based DIY hand sanitizer

Kate Reed - March 11, 2020

As concerns about coronavirus continue, Arizona Science Center's Sari Custer offers this science-based DIY hand sanitizer recipe that meets CDC standards.

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