Families of the Metro Detroit community are invited to join us for a day of free age-appropriate activities and information surrounding science, technology, engineering, arts, and math held at the Detroit Public Library’s Main Branch.
- STEM Exhibit Hall: Join the community for a variety of activities. Leaders in STEM fields will be on hand to provide activities, demonstrations, and information about STEM in the Metro Detroit area.
- Tinker: The children’s library will be turned into a maker space for kids to explore STEM.
- How to Protect my Ideas: USPTO staff and volunteers will discuss innovation and invention, and lead exercises on patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.
- Ask the Experts: Volunteers from pro bono, and small business resources will be on hand to provide information and answer general questions on programs to support local entrepreneurship and innovation.
- INTA’s Anti-Counterfeiting Campaign: Learn how to identify counterfeit products with attorneys from the International Trademark Association.
- Celebrate Science and Engineering Fair of Metro Detroit Science Fair Award Winners: The USPTO provides a professional award for students who’s science fair projects demonstrate an innovative way of problem solving. Awards will be presented to recipients celebrating their projects.
All ages are welcome for a day of innovation and exploration. There is no fee to attend. Registration is not required to attend, however, it is highly encouraged.
AccelerateKID® will be present to inspire youth to explore STEAM (Science. Technology. Engineering. Arts. Math.) and entrepreneurship with the purpose of increasing opportunities in careers in computer science, game design, robotics and digital art.
AccelerateKID® was founded in 2013 and have served over 7500 students in southeast Michigan and our mission is to create future creators by teaching kids entrepreneurship and technology. All curriculum are STEAM.org™ and STEM.org™ Accredited. Learn more at www.AccelerateKID.com or call 844-4TECHED (483-2433).
