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OH WOW! Marks 15th Silly Science Sunday With 40+ Hands-On Exhibits in Downtown Youngstown

Organizers have begun recruiting additional attractions to deepen community STEM outreach.

Overview

  • The free festival offered hands-on STEM experiences spanning biology, chemistry, robotics and more.
  • This 15th edition assembled more than 40 interactive exhibits at Wean Park in the city’s downtown.
  • Regional partners ranged from the Armstrong Air and Space Museum to local vendors like Trek Coffee Company, which demonstrated the science of roasting.
  • The Oobleck Run drew heavy interest, with organizers describing it as a cult classic attraction.
  • Organizers said planning stretches nearly a full year and recruiting for next year’s festival has already begun.