Penn State Behrend's STEAM fair is the college's largest single-day outreach event. More than 1,500 people attended this year's program, which was free and open to the public.
More than 1,500 people attended Penn State Behrend's sixth-annual STEAM fair, which was held in Junker Center on Feb. 10. The fair is the college's largest single-day outreach event.
Nearly 80 companies, clubs and community organizations offered hand-on demonstrations at Penn State Behrend's annual STEAM fair. "It's a chance for them to explore and learn," said Kathy Woodard, of WQLN.
Penn State Behrend's STEAM fair offers a hands-on introduction to work in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. "The goal is to grow the next generation's interest in STEAM careers," said Melanie Ford, director of Youth Education Outreach at Penn State Behrend.
The hands-on approach at the Penn State Behrend STEAM fair engages younger students, who may be new to STEAM concepts. "You can see the light go on in their eyes," said Jacob O'Sullivan, a volunteer at the event.
