August is packed with fascinating STEM discoveries and hands-on learning! Explore the story of the Wright brothers and how their curiosity changed the future of flight. Learn about radio waves, celebrate Infinity Day by creating your own mesmerizing infinity mirror. Plus, discover the science behind Frankenstein as we celebrate Frankenstein Day and examine how this classic story continues to influence science, technology, and innovation today.
The math and physics of the airplane by the Wright Brothers
In the spirit of the Wright Brothers, NASA is using aeronautics technology to provide access to space. These fundamentals and lessons will help you understand their journey of flight.
Link to Article: https://www1.grc.nasa.gov/beginners-guide-to-aeronautics/re-living-the-wright-way/
What are radio waves?
Learn how radio waves were discovered, what they are and how we use them today.
Link to Article: https://science.nasa.gov/ems/05_radiowaves/
Frankenstein Day
This Frankenstein Day (August 30th) we celebrate by examining emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and genetic engineering while exploring three important questions: What is life?, Why do we create?, and What are our responsibilities as creators, scientists, and engineers?
Link to Article: https://www.nisenet.org/frankensteinkit
Infinity Mirror STEM Activity
August 8th is International Infinity Day
In this hands-on STEM Activity use two mirrors to explore how images of images of images can repeat forever!
Link to Activity: https://www.howtosmile.org/resource/look-infinity
Local Experience
Experience an infinity room at the Broad, Los Angeles.