Museum Partners with Smithsonian Latino Center to Celebrate Science and Superheroes
Superhero Science Day will be action-packed! Take a journey from the Nano world to planet Mars with Dr. Yajaira Sierra-Sastre, a nanotechnology scientist who will share the power of nanotechnology in clothing, foods and more! Meet IBM Master Inventor Romelia Flores, an industry leader in technology and innovation. The USPTO Office of Education and Outreach will exhibit hands-on STEM activities related to important inventions such as those by Flores and other heroes of technological innovation.
- Hands on activities in Innovation Studios
- Meet Batman from 1:30 – 3 PM.
- Meet local firefighters from 1 to 3 PM.
- Check out the latest crime-fighting technology in police vehicles
- Learn about robotics with the UTA Research Institute
The Smithsonian Latino Center’s ¡Descubra! initiative began in the fall of 2011 as a featured component of the Center’s science-themed family programs. The ¡Descubra! component promotes STEM for youth, with a specific focus on Latino youth, by showcasing Latino role models in STEM fields and discussing career paths and different interests in these areas. Topic areas that have been presented range from: aviation and aeronautics, engineering and robotics, environmental sciences and wildlife conservation, to the biology of endangered species.
All Superhero Science Day activities are included with paid exhibit admission. For more information, please click here.
¡Descubra! is made possible in part, through program support provided by NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. To learn more about our sponsor’s educational resources, please visit El Poder en Ti.
The Museum was established in 1941, is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute. Anchored by its rich collections, the Museum is dedicated to lifelong learning. It engages guests through creative, vibrant programs and exhibits interpreting science and the history of Texas and the Southwest. For more information, visit www.fortworthmuseum.org.
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