Come one, come all to NHTechFest

[Dantvman27]

Just a reminder to all, that this saturday nov 14th from 9-3, team 241 is hosting NHTechfest at pinkerton academy. This event is free to the public and a great way to see all sorts of awesome career paths in the STEM fields.

(from the techfest website)
"NH TechFest '09 will be an all-day extravaganza of enlightening science and technology demonstrations, hands-on activities, and overall cool experiences. We are inviting all middle and high school students and their parents to join us in a day of discovery and learning in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Along with multiple interactive mini-workshops, there will be displays and demonstrations of the latest developments in science and technology including robotics, industrial machines, safety devices, and research equipment. Many scientific and technical organizations will also be on hand to educate students and parents about educational and career opportunities.

Music, games, and entertaining lectures will also be offered. The main event will be an apple-tossing Trebuchet contest, featuring teams of middle and high school students from throughout New England."


Some events and activities include:
Segway and iBot rides
talon robots - demonstrated and allowed for public opperation
# Trebuchet Contest
# DNA Extraction Activity
# Health Sciences Hands-on with Electronic Mannequin
# Astronomy - View sunspots through special telescopes
# Paper Tower Engineering Challenge
# Water Guardians Groundwater Pollution Model
# Wind Chill Experiments
# Medical Ultrasound Hands-on
# Animation Programming with ALICE
# LAN Computer Gaming Exhibit

and tons more

this event is geared for kids in 6th to 12th grade but people from all ages can come. Free event, tons of food and fun

more info at www.nhtechfest.org


please tell everyone you know about this event