- Morningside Elementary School
- Family Science Night
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Event Details
Monday, February 22 - Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:00 - 7:30pm; Daily sessions held via Zoom
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 6:00 - 6:45pm; Keynote session: Climate Change and CoralsLinks to recorded sessions can be found in the Digital Dolphin.
You've Never Seen Science Like This Before!
This year’s Family Science Night event is a week(!) of entertaining and informative science hosted virtually by volunteer professionals from the community. Family Science Night sessions are an opportunity for the entire family to have hands-on exposure to science together. We look forward to offering MES another fun experience of diverse scientific explorations to engage budding learners of all types!
Review our 2021 Session Line-up before you register here: https://tinyurl.com/2021FSN-SessionSummary
Registration is closed. But, have no fear! Presentations and demos will be recorded and made available for those who wish to experience the sessions but cannot make the live event. Please contact the FSN Committee for any questions.Registered participants should have received an email giving your student’s final session selections, Zoom link details, and if applicable, information on materials needed for the session.
- Thursday, February 18, 5 - 6pm at MES@Inman
- Saturday, February 20, 10am - Noon at 1217 Cumberland Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA
If neither time works for you, please contact the FSN Committee.
This Year's Keynote Session
Climate Change and Corals - How Can Kids Help?!
Looking for climate change superhero training? This year’s Keynote session is all about climate change and how kids can help. The session is presented by award-winning climate scientist, Director for the Georgia Tech Global Change Program, and MES parent; Dr. Kim Cobb! Come get inspired with real corals and real solutions to the climate challenge. The Keynote session is open to all in the MES community (no need to register for this) and happens Tuesday, February 23rd 6:00 - 6:45pm via Zoom.
Sign up to Volunteer!Volunteers are a key part of ensuring this event runs smoothly and is a wonderful experience. Please consider signing up to be a virtual host for a session or if you would like to volunteer in a different capacity, please reach out to the FSN Committee.
Become a Business Sponsors & Family Patron
Is your business or family interested in making an in-kind contribution (presenter, goods or services) or monetary donation to MES Family Science Night? Contact us at mesfamilysciencenight@gmail.com or visit our Dolphin Donor page to learn more.
Contacts
PTA Family Science Night Chairs: Alison Giannavola & Denise Lippert
PTA Family Science Night Speaker Coordinators: Tatiana Nemo & Melissa KempThank you 2020/21 Presenters & Sponsors
Check out all these presenters who are part of the MES Family! These parents of MES students or grads, and even MES grads themselves bring their diverse professional backgrounds to make Family Science Night an inspiring event!
Special thank you to the MES Family:
- Dr. Kim Cobb, GT Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Dr. Nicole Gerardo, Emory University, Department of Biology, Emory University
- Michelle Spady, Children’s Healthcare Of Atlanta (CHOA)
- Dr. Hang Lu, Georgia Tech School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Dr. Reena Gupta (Dr. G), Ansley Eye Care
- Dr. Stephanie Sherman, Department of Human Genetics at Emory University
- Dr. Charlie Kemp, Georgia Tech University and Hello Robot, Inc.
Thank you to these additional university organizations:
And thank you to these community businesses:
2020/21 Dolphin Donors
We would like to thank all our Business Sponsors & Family Patrons.