Millard Oakley STEM Center
Family & Community Programs
The Oakley STEM Center offers a variety of programs for kids, families, and the community throughout the year.
STEM AT HOME
STEM AT HOME is an initiative to provide parents/guardians with STEM activities that
can help engaging K-8th students during the current school closures.
Activity documents are separated by themes and can be downloaded at the button below.
Simply click on any of the themes and you will have access to the STEM activities
for the theme selected.
If you have any questions, contact Carlos Galindo at cgalindo@tntech.edu or Ashley Pompell at apompell@tntech.edu
- Fab Fridays
STEM Fab Friday events are focused on getting families and their children engaged in STEM activities. There are two regularly scheduled events each semester held on Fridays from 5-8 pm.
Minecraft STEM Fab Friday (3rd-8th)
March 3, 2023 from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Use your creativity, imagination and problem-solving skills to engineer solutions, crack codes, and stretch your brain!
A parent or guardian is expected to attend with the student(s) Students may not be left unattended.
PreK-8 STEM Career Fair Fab Friday (3rd-8th)
March 31, 2023 from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Come dressed up to show off a STEM career and learn from STEM professionals from right here in Tennessee!
A parent or guardian is expected to attend with the student(s) Students may not be left unattended.
- Safari Saturdays
Safari Saturdays are free, Saturday workshops in hands-on science and math for young learners and their families. These interactive programs are age-appropriate for PreK-3rd graders and encourage family participation. A parent/guardian must remain with the student/students regardless of age. Safari Saturdays are flexible events, come and go as your family’s schedule allows. Reservations are required; admission is free.
Magic STEM Bus Safari Saturday (Pre K-3rd)
February 4, 2023 from 9:00 am -12:00 pm
The best way to know is to do! Come join the Friz on this exciting STEM adventure. And remember it's okay to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!
A parent or guardian is expected to attend with the student(s) Students may not be left unattended.
Money Makerspace Safari Saturday (Pre K-3rd)
April 22, 2023 from 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Ready to learn more about the piggy bank? Money Maker$pace is a hands-on event for Pre-K through 3rd grade to gain knowledge on financial literacy. Financial literacy is the foundation of your relationship with money, and it is a lifelong journey of learning!
A parent or guardian is expected to attend with the student(s) Students may not be left unattended.
- Special Events
Winter Solstice-The Shortest Day of the Year | TBA | 6pm-8pm | FREE
Solstice events are free workshops in hands-on science and math for young learners (PreK-8th graders) and their families that occur twice a year to celebrate the summer and the winter solstice.
Join us for the Shortest Day of the Year Celebration! Enjoy this year's winter solstice while star gazing with telescopes, entering the VR world of Star Wars, and participating on some fun hands-on STEM activities.
A parent/guardian must remain with the student/students regardless of age.
NEXT SOLSTICE EVENT TBD
Additional Resources
NASA is offering activities and opportunities for students K-12. You can access their activities at the button below.
Learning Blade offers STEM activities for both teachers and students at home. Access their at-home resources below.
