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You are Invited to Our STEAM Factory Holiday Open House!

December 2, 2015

You are Invited to Our STEAM Factory Holiday Open House!

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Join us on Friday, December 11th (6 to 9pm) and Saturday, December 12th, 2015 (Noon to 4pm) as the STEAM Factory hosts its Franklinton Friday/Festivus Holiday Open House! There will be fun for the whole family including fascinating faculty demonstrations, engaging art and science activities, egg nog and refreshments. We are located on the second floor of 400 West Rich in the vibrant and creative Franklinton neighborhood. This is a family friendly event so spread the word!

This month's highlights will include research demonstrations and activities from:

  • Paul Sutter – It's "Ask a Spaceman" Live! Our resident astrophysicist will be answering any and all space questions so that Franklinton can experience complete knowledge of time and space! Also we will be showing off some cute and fun physics-themed toys! (Center for Cosmology and Astro-Particle Physics)
  • Leonardo Carrizo - Portraits and Light Modifiers: Have fun in this photography portrait session using off-camera flash and multiple light modifiers to achieve different looks (Department of Communications)
  • Nancy Santagata Crazy Cool Chemistry with Dr. Nancy – slushies, frozen snacks, and general fun with liquid nitrogen, (Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry)
  • Lisa Hall - Feeling molecules: interactive computer simulations of polymers.. See and feel how long chain molecules behave using a 3D monitor and joystick!
  • Lauren Jones - The Lottery of Life: How does the luck of the draw impact whether American children succeed? (Department of Human Sciences)

The STEAM Factory Franklinton Friday fun will include:

  • A variety educational and interactive STEAM Factory faculty research demonstrations and activities
  • Holiday Food, Toy and Clothing Drive – Share your generosity this holiday season. Bring your non-perishable food items, clothing and toys that will benefit non-profit outreach organizations right here in Franklinton
  • STEAM Factory Kids Corner – fun and activities for kids of all ages, young and old alike
  • Egg Nog and refreshments to whet your whistle

This is also a great time to shop the local goodies from Franklinton artists, designers and creatives. Enjoy craft libations and food at Strongwater, Land Grant Brewery and other area attractions. And explore the galleries, artist studios, restaurants, taverns and businesses of East Franklinton for our monthly art crawl.

For up-to-date information on this month's Franklinton Friday/Festivus fun, please visit: