Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival: Science is Everywhere Day!
Sun, Apr 30
|Location is TBD
Science in Vegas! What are the odds? Presented by the Las Vegas Natural History Museum in collaboration with: Clark County School District, Desert Research Institute, Las Vegas - Clark County Library District, Mason Works Marketing, University of Nevada - Las Vegas, and National Park Service.
Time & Location
Apr 30, 2023, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PDT
Location is TBD
About the Event
Visit www.scifest.vegas for full dates, times, and additional information.
Here in Southern Nevada, science and technology are everywhere! From atomic testing to the construction of the Hoover Dam, Nevada has a rich history in science, technology, engineering, and math. Today, STEM development continues to flourish in our community. The Las Vegas Valley is host to enormous engineering projects like the third straw and the largest observation wheel in the world. Tech startups are being drawn to the area in droves, and Nevada has been selected as one of just six development and testing states for crewless aerial vehicles.
Yet research suggests that Nevada's workers need to be more educated in STEM fields, and cultivating a strong workforce begins with engaging our community's youth. Community leaders and organizations are working hard to develop programs that encourage participation in science and technology related opportunities, and the Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival is a significant part…