On Thursday, August 25, 2016, Minnesota State Fair attendees are invited to participate in STEM Day (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) at the fair! This annual event encourages students, parents, educators, and the general public to actively participate in the many hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations from a diverse array of exhibitors and organizations. Live performances on stage will feature entertaining experiments and demonstrations.

These activities are designed to excite students, and teach them how to participate in STEM-oriented activities at their schools. The demonstrations illustrate how everyday objects, systems and buildings are driven by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

At approximately 11:45 a.m., Commissioner Thomas Baden will issue a proclamation to Jim Davnie, State Representative and Executive Director of SciMathMN, on behalf of Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith, declaring August 25, 2016 STEM Day at the Minnesota State Fair.

For more information about STEM Day at the Minnesota State Fair, visit their Facebook page.