Tag: engineer

Eureka! – Jasmine Sadler & Forces for Fun

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library every Monday at 4:00 PM for STREAM workshops and activities for kids and tweens (ages 5-12). Eureka! STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

November 28th at 4:00 PM

In November we will be exploring the work of women who are pioneers in science and engineering.

Be inspired by the work of rocket scientist Jasmine Sadler. Explore the basics of rocket propulsion by building and testing your own balloon rocket.

Learn more about Jasmine and their work in STEAM Education.

Jasmine Sadler. Rocket Scientist.

Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Eureka! – Mercedes Taylor & Shining Pennies

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library every Monday at 4:00 PM for STREAM workshops and activities for kids and tweens (ages 5-12). Eureka! STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

November 21st at 4:00 PM

In November we will be exploring the work of women who are pioneers in science and engineering.

Be inspired by the work of chemistry researcher Mercedes Taylor and conduct your own chemical research by trying different methods to get a penny as shiny as possible.

Learn more about Mercedes and their work at the University of Maryland.

Dr. Mercedes Taylor. Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Eureka! – Robyn Fisher & Sweet Kitchen Science

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library every Monday at 4:00 PM for STREAM workshops and activities for kids and tweens (ages 5-12). Eureka! STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

November 14th at 4:00 PM

In November we will be exploring the work of women who are pioneers in science and engineering.

Be inspired by the work of tech entrepreneur and ice cream maker Robyn Fisher and then make your own ice cream.

Learn more about Robyn and their work at Smitten Ice Cream.

Robyn Fisher. Entrepreneur. Founder of Smitten Ice Cream.

Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Eureka! – Myria Perez & Fossils

Join OFPL in-person at the Children & Youth Library every Monday at 4:00 PM for STREAM workshops and activities for kids and tweens (ages 5-12). Eureka! STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making.

Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

November 7th at 4:00 PM

In November we will be exploring the work of women who are pioneers in science and engineering.

Be inspired by the work of paleontologist Myria Perez and learn about the fossilization
process by creating your own trace fossils.

Learn more about Myria and their work at the Smithsonian.

Myria Perez. Paleontologist.

Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Mighty Chondria Kids – Submarine Science

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join OFPL at the Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 2:00 PM for STREAM workshops and activities for kids and tweens (ages 5-12). STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

July 14th at 2:00 PM

Activities promote understanding of the natural world and encourages seeking out answers to questions about the natural world.

Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Mighty Chondria Kids – Robotic Engineering

OFPL X-STREAM Summer 2022

Join OFPL at The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library every Thursday at 2:00 PM for STREAM workshops and activities for kids and tweens (ages 5-12). STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Making.

The Octavia Fellin Children & Youth Library
200 West Aztec Ave.

June 16th at 2:00 PM

Activities promote understanding of the natural world and encourages seeking out answers to questions about the natural world.

Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Tweens Who STREAM

Join OFPL on Facebook, @galluplibrary, or YouTube on May 24th at 4:00 PM to discover nuclear fusion.

Facebook @galluplibrary
YouTube at Octavia Fellin Public Library

May 24th at 4:00 PM

Watch on facebook
Watch on Youtube

Learn how nuclear fusion and radiation is generated by stars, using marshmallows as a model.  STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.

Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form below.

Supply request form

Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Design and Engineering with OFPL at Rio West Mall

Join OFPL inside the Rio West Mall behind Hobby Lobby April 23 rd from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for SOME hands-on FUN! Try your hand at building robots and explore structural engineering as OFPL challenges you to build the tallest tower. Fun and entertainment for the entire family.

Rio West Mall, 1300 West Maloney Ave.

April 23rd from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

Be an Architect Challenge

Join OFPL at the Outside by the Playground at Children’s Branch on Wednesday, September 22nd at 4:00 PM to learn more about engineering and physics.

OFPL challenges you to build various structures to test weight distribution, weather factor, and more! Learn how engineers create bridges and skyscrapers that stand against environmental and human factors with a supplemental book list provided prior to the event.

Email jwhitman@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.