Great Minds in STEM to Exhibit at the USA Science and Engineering Festival

A Fun and Free Event in Washington D.C. to Inspire Kids to Explore STEM Careers

2014-04-25

MONTEREY PARK, CA, April 25, 2014 (Press-News.org) Great Minds in STEM is proud to be an exhibitor at the 3rd USA Science and Engineering Festival, hosted by founding and presenting sponsor Lockheed Martin. Designed to inspire the next generation of innovators, the Festival is a free, family-friendly expo comprising over 3,000 interactive activities and 100 live stage performances intended to engage the public and educate students of all ages. The festival will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC on April 26th and 27th from 9am - 6pm.

Visit GMiS, a founding partner of the USA Science and Engineering Festival, at booth #5841 in the Natural Sciences Pavilion, Hall D, to learn more about the organization and take part in some fun interactive STEM-learning activities!

Expecting over 250,000 participants, the two-day event will have a Career Pavilion and Book Fair, and will feature some of the world's leading professional scientific and engineering societies, universities, government agencies, high tech corporations and STEM outreach and community organizations.

Among its themes this year, is a focus on encouraging diversity in STEM careers. With more than three million unfilled jobs that require STEM experience, the event is highlighting skills based and "do-it-yourself" professions to emphasize the dire need for skilled workers. In addition, the Festival is showcasing new technologies and their applications.

Great Minds in STEM is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles County. GMiS is proud to celebrate 26 years of keeping America technologically strong through the delivery of national science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) awareness programs for students, parents and teachers in underserved communities; providing opportunities for the academic and career development of underrepresented students and professionals in STEM; and honoring the excellent contributions of our nation's Hispanic engineers and scientists. With a national presence through its education programs as well as its college and professional offerings, the organization is working to ensure that the U.S. maintains its status as the world's technology leader. For more information, please contact Julie Magallanes-Guevara, Manager of Public Affairs at (213) 435-9934 or (323) 262-0997 ext. 628 and visit the Great Minds in STEM website at www.greatmindsinstem.org.

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