Cool Science Carnival Day/Festival & SuperCool Engineering: IEEE Booth on Magnets, Motors and Microcontrollers

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3 Oct 2026, Carnival Day

Build Squishy Circuits with Play Doh

Demos on Snap Circuits, Magnets, Motors, and Microcontrollers and Monster Magic.  PhET Simulations, Wow Wee Robotics Demos

5 and 12 Oct 2026, Festival Day

5-7 PM:  Robotics Demos, Build Squishy Circuits with Play Doh or Assemble LED circuits using SNAP Circuits, 

 

Help inspire the next generation of engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers!

Magnets, Motors and Microcontrollers and Monster Magic  is coming to the University of Colorado Boulder on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS). We are seeking enthusiastic IEEE S.T.A.R. mentors (STEAM-TEAMS Ambassadors for outReach) to help make this hands-on STEM outreach event an engaging and memorable experience for middle- and high-school students and their families.  For those parents and kids who want to take a deeper dive, we will have follow-up sessions at the Library 21C on 5 Oct and 12 Oct.  Please visit the IEEE Pikes Peak Section if you would like to help there as well: https://r5.ieee.org/pikespeak.

About this Cool Science Event at the IEEE Booth

Students will explore engineering through hands-on activities, SNAP Circuits project assembly, and creative design challenges and meet engineers, scientists, and STEM professionals.

Your time, encouragement, and real-world perspective can make a lasting difference.

How You Can Help

Teaches and Volunteers may assist by:

  • Helping students assemble and troubleshoot their projects
  • Sharing your STEM career path and answering students’ questions
  • Supporting activity stations, check-in, lunch, and general event logistics
  • Encouraging students as they explore, create, and build something cool

You are welcome to volunteer for the full day or a half-day shift. Lunch will be provided, and we hope you will stay to connect with fellow volunteers and participants.

Volunteer Registration

If you are available to volunteer, please use the Register button below to register and indicate your availability.

Parking instructions will be provided to event registrants by email as the event approaches.

Help Us Reach Students

Please share this opportunity with families, educators, and students in grades 3–12 who may enjoy a free day of hands-on STEM exploration at UCCS.

Questions? Contact:  Dr John Santiago at john.santiago@ieee.org

Thank you for helping create an exciting, welcoming day of learning and discovery!


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  • 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
  • Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • United States 80918
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  • Starts 21 September 2026 06:00 AM UTC
  • Ends 12 October 2026 05:55 AM UTC
  • No Admission Charge




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