Events

General Information
Longest Day Family Workshop / June 21
TMTA Annual Meeting / September

Longest Day of the Year Family Workshop | June 21 from 7-9:30pm
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The Oakley STEM Center hosts a variety of events, programs and activities throughout the year.

Community/Family Events...

The Longest Day of the Year Family Workshop | June 21 | 7 - 9:30pm

Families are invited to attend this free, interactive community workshop to learn more about the Earth, its seasons, and the Longest Day of the Year! Use solarscopes and other hands-on activities!
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Conferences/Meetings...

Tennessee Math Teacher's Association (TMTA) | September 21 & 22
More than 400 math educators from across the state will convene at TTU for two days in September 2012 for their Annual Meeting.

TMTA Attendees: CLICK HERE TO ACCESS ANNUAL MEETING SITE > > >

THE LONGEST DAY OF THE YEAR / THURSDAY, JUNE 21 / 7 - 9:30pm
2nd Annual Longest Day of the Year Workshop

Want to learn more about the Earth’s longest day of the year on June 21, the summer solstice?

The Oakley STEM Center is offering the second annual Longest Day of the Year community workshop the evening of Thursday, June 21 from 7 – 9:30pm. The free admission event is a family-centered educational open-house allowing visitors to experience a variety of activities and learning stations.

Families are invited to go to the edge and back while touring the universe in the STEM Center’s Virtual Theater (showings every half hour);
Learn about the reasons for the seasons and why we have a “longest day”;
Use telescopes and solarscopes, and more!

Reservations & Info for Parent/Guardians

Reservations are required, but admission is free.
Parent/guardians must remain on-site with children during the workshops.
Workshop Permission/Photo Release (PDF)
- Parent/Guardians please complete the above Permission/Photo Release and bring with you when you check in for the Longest Day.