Tennessee Tech University

The Millard Oakley STEM Center offers STEM FAB FRIDAYS, for 4th through 12th graders and their families. FAB Fridays are fun, interactive experiences for kids and parent/guardians to explore hands-on technology, science and engineering equipment and activities.

The Millard Oakley STEM Center offers young learners and their families a variety of fun, engaging learning experiences. Children PreK-3rd grade, and their families (older siblings are welcome), are invited to attend STEM Safari Saturdays.

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.

MAKE RESERVATIONS: Click Below to Register Online with MarketPlace.

• CLICK HERE: Make reservations for the Longest Day of the Year.