The Science Mill invites young creators to participate in Engineering Weekend on February 17-19, 2024.
On Saturday, visitors will be able to work alongside special guests from the Austin branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) to design, test, and problem solve while turning everyday objects into “engineering marvels.” The first 200 guests on Saturday will receive free admission, courtesy of ASCE.
The Engineering theme continues throughout the 3-day weekend, with exhibits that include:
• Mini Mechanical Arm: Guests will be challenged to engineer a mini mechanical arm, exploring the world of simple machines and engineering
• Biomimicry Cardboard Engineering: Understanding the process that cardboard takes from initial development from trees and pulp, through its recycle loop and back into biomass, constructing an object using the cardboard cutouts provided
• Earthquake Engineering: Learning about structural and natural hazards engineering by creating a structure and placing it on the shake table to see if it can survive an earthquake The museum’s regular exhibits and workstations will be open.
Hours for this special exhibit are: Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday: 12 noon - 4 p.m. Monday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Details and tickets available at www.sciencemill.org, 844263-6405, info@sciencemill.org.
The Science Mill is located in Johnson City at 101 South Lady Bird Lane.
The Science Mill is a 501(c)3 non-profit museum that opened in 2015 to offer innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math programs and more than 50 interactive exhibits to all students–regardless of economic status, location, gender or race. Innovative installations, events, and hand-on programs are offered throughout the year.