In Las Vegas on Thursday, families can come together for a free, family-friendly experience at the ‘May the Science Be With You’ event. This popular event combines Star Wars with science and is brought to you by the Atomic Museum and Desert Research Institute (DRI). Attendees can expect an array of science demonstrations, activities such as Padawan training and more. There will also be food trucks and community partner booths on-site.
The interactive nature of this event is emphasized by Shawna Witt, DRI STEM Education Coordinator, who highlights the engineering tools available for kids to explore, including snap circuits and a remote controlled model rover. Meanwhile, Matt Malinowski, Atomic Museum Director of Education, encourages attendees to come meet some characters from Star Wars while having fun and possibly learning something new.
The ‘May the Science Be With You’ event is part of the Las Vegas Science & Technology Festival and will take place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 755 E. Flamingo Road. Additionally, the Atomic Museum will offer half-priced admission to museum exhibits during the event.