3 past events with the stem tag

April showers bring May… plants! Come explore what plants need to grow. We will experiment with growing conditions including soil, music, lights, and water. Participants will be able to take home their own potted plants to continue their scientific exploration.

Instructor: Jenifer Pierce

Dates: Saturday, May 6 | 10 am–12 pm

Recommended ages: 12 through adult

Ages 8–11 may accompany a registered adult

Cost: $5

Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org. 

FLIGHT & DESIGN

Come explore the design process through paper airplanes and gliders. This hands-on and interactive workshop is specially curated for aspiring aviation enthusiasts, creative minds, and budding engineers who want to explore the fascinating world of flight and the art of design.

Participants will learn about the physics of flight and practice engineering design skills by testing a variety of materials and prototypes to create your perfect flyer for our friendly competition.

This workshop is led by Educator in Residence Pat McCrory, a PLTW teacher at Longfellow Elementary, in partnership with the Academy for Model Aeronautics.

Event Details:

DATE: Saturday, September 30

TIME: 1:00–3:00pm

LOCATION: Madjax Maker Force, 515 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305

COST: $5 PER FAMILY DUE AT REGISTRATION

This workshop is recommended for youth and families. Youth aged 13 or older may attend on their own. Youth younger than 13 may attend with a registered adult.

All of our workshops and classes are led by professional makers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators and community partners. We strive to provide high-quality and unique learning experiences. Registration will close up to 72 hours prior to the start of the event to provide time for instructors to prepare.

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*Note: Registrations and email reminders will be processed through SimpleTix. For multi-session workshops, only the first class meeting will appear on your ticket.

Special thanks to our grant funders and donors who make our workshops financially accessible. Scholarships are available for individuals and families with a demonstrated need. Email kyra@madjax.org for more info.

Learn to create your own magic show using the principles of design thinking. Ball State University Emerging Media Professor Tong Li will guide students and families through an immersive learning experience to create and perform their own magic tricks. Participants will create their first magic trick to share with family and friends! Through this process, you will understand design thinking and its connection with magic!

This workshop is recommended for adults/youth ages 13+ and families. Children ages 8–12 may register with an adult who will be present for the duration of the workshop. 

Registration will close up to 72 hours prior to the start of the event to provide time for instructors to prepare.