Bring the whole family to get up-close and personal with hands-on Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities, live performances,
interactive demonstrations plus Pelicans and Saints fun!
STEM Fest with Core Element will be held on Saturday, September 30 from 10AM –
2PM at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center (5800 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA).
Cost is $12 per person which includes access to the event plus a ticket to an
upcoming Pelicans game during the 2017-18 season.
With the goal of igniting curiosity and interest of K-12 students in STEM,
inspire educators with creative STEM learning, promote industry workforce
development and increase awareness of STEM career pathways, this inaugural event
will feature several hands-on exhibits from organizations such as Chevron,
Audubon Nature Institute, Ochsner Health System and more.
To learn more about the STEM Event, contact Denton Hunter at 504-593-4748 or
denton.hunter@pelicans.com.
ABOUT CORE ELEMENTCore Element provides kindergarten through 12th grade math and
science teachers with the tools and resources they need to deliver hands-on,
minds-on learning opportunities in the classroom. Core Element’s teacher
professional development programs ensure that students receive the rigorous and
enriched classroom instruction they need to encourage critical thinking and
ultimately foster student proficiency and interest in STEM subjects and careers.
Since 2007, Core Element has trained more than 625 teachers and impacted more
than 62,650 students. Through teacher professional development, Core Element is
equipping the next generation of students with the STEM skills and knowledge to
become truly engaged citizens in our community.
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