Tennessee STEAM Festival
OCT. 11-27, 2024
Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at events and activities across the state during the annual Tennessee STEAM Festival, taking place Oct. 11-27, 2024. The Festival was founded by the Discovery Center at Murfree Spring in 2017 and has run each year since, including in 2020 when the festival temporarily switched to virtual programming. Now, the festival incorporates both in-person and virtual events hosted by a wide range of museums, schools, community centers, and other attractions.
VISION
The Tennessee STEAM Festival aspires to build interest and excitement in STEAM, and cultivate the next generation of citizen and professional science advocates and practitioners by leveraging local partnerships from across the region. The Discovery Center, whose commitment to Murfreesboro and the surrounding region marked its 35th year in 2022, is leading the statewide effort.
IMPACT
By connecting curiosity to careers we aim to fill gaps in the existing workforce and inspire our future workforce to seek careers in STEAM fields in Tennessee’s fast-growing and diversifying economic climate. Evaluation from the National Science Festival Alliance has shown that these events increase awareness of STEAM careers.
KEY EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS
