Connect2STEM 2020

For questions, please contactAaron Sheets-Freburger, 602-827-2453.If you have agroup of 25 or more, please emailphoenixmed@email.arizona.edu.

Connect2STEM Information

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<H2><SPAN>Connect2STEM is Back! <BR></SPAN>2020 is Going to be Bigger, Better and Nerdier!</H2>
<P>The University of Arizona, in partnership with COX Communications, presents the sixth annual <STRONG>Connect2STEM</STRONG> — a family friendly event celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Medicine. In 2019, the event drew more than 9,000 children and their families!</P>
<P>STEM enthusiasts have the opportunity to interact with 150+ tables of hands-on science activities. <BR></P>
<P>This year's exhibit highlights:</P>
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<LI><STRONG>New:</STRONG> Meet the chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix <A HREF="https://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/about/news/chair-named-department-neurosurgery-banner" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Peter Nakaji, MD</A>, an internationally known neurosurgeon. Visit his Brainworks Lab, powered by Banner Health, and witness an actual brain surgery performed with virtual reality glasses, dissect a real sheep's brain and play “<EM>Are your hands as steady as a brain surgeon’s</EM>?” with an operating microscope.</LI>
<LI><STRONG>New: </STRONG>Discover how the U.S. military provides world-class care to injured soldiers on the battlefield with a mock field hospital tent.</LI>
<LI>Train with the state-of-the-art simulation equipment our medical students use every day in the <A HREF="https://youtu.be/Nc6f2zwN5to" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Center for Simulation and Innovation</A>, where you can interact with our simulation mannequins that bleed, talk, breathe and sweat.</LI>
<LI>Go back to the Stone Age with <A HREF="https://youtu.be/b_XMQQfLl1M" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">life-size animatronic dinosaurs</A>.</LI>
<LI>See how cardiologists adjust a pacemaker’s heart rhythm with Phoenix Children’s Hospital and Abbott Laboratories.</LI>
<LI>Visit the <A HREF="https://youtu.be/UBE1grG_7N8" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wildcat Play Hospital</A> for teddy bear checkups.</LI>
<LI>Build circuit boards with Intel engineers.</LI>
<LI>State-of-the-art medical training exercises with the college's <A HREF="http://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/node/2147" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Center for Simulation and Innovation</A>!</LI>
<LI>All three state Universities — University of Arizona, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University!</LI>
<LI>More than 55+ departments, clubs, schools and organizations!</LI>
<LI>Interactive tables from corporations like APS, Intel and Blue Cross Blue Shield!</LI>
<LI>Fun science and learning activities from community partners like the <A HREF="https://childrensmuseumofphoenix.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Children’s Museum of Phoenix</A> and the <A HREF="https://www.azscience.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Arizona Science Center</A>!</LI>
<LI>And more!</LI>
<LI><A HREF="http://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/community/community-involvement/community-activities/Connect2stem/c2s2019-recap-report.pdf" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Connect2STEM 2019 Impact and Media Report</A> (PDF).</LI>
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<P><A HREF="http://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/connect2stem" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><I>Video Highlights from Last Year's Event</I></A></P>
<H2 CLASS="block-title"><STRONG>Spread the Word:</STRONG></H2>
<P><SPAN>Follow @Connect2STEM on </SPAN><A CLASS="ext" HREF="https://twitter.com/uamedphx" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</A><SPAN>, </SPAN><A CLASS="ext" HREF="https://www.instagram.com/uamedphx/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</A><SPAN> and </SPAN><A CLASS="ext" HREF="https://www.facebook.com/UAMEDPHX/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</A><SPAN> for updates throughout the year.</SPAN></P>
<H2 CLASS="block-title">Want to be an Exhibitor at CONNECT2STEM?</H2>
<P>As an exhibitor you will have the opportunity to engage with STEM enthusiasts and be part of over 100 tables of hands-on science activities. We'd love for you to share your awesome activity with with thousands of Arizonans from across the state!</P>
<P CLASS="block-title"><STRONG>Registration</STRONG></P>
<P>We are always seeking to expand this great event. If you would like to be a part of the upcoming Connect2STEM, please <A CLASS="ext" HREF="https://uaphoenix.wufoo.com/forms/m1alcij31rni8rn/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">register your organization</A> to host a table/activity today.</P>
<H2 CLASS="block-title">Sponsorships</H2>
<P>Major sponsors for Connect2STEM 2019 included Cox Communications, Banner Health, USAA, Radiall, Fry's, DPR/Sundt, Southwest Airlines, Standard Parking, Boyer and City of Phoenix. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor and being listed in the official program, please contact <A HREF="mailto:ADSheets@email.arizona.edu" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Connect2STEM Sponsorship" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Aaron Sheets-Freburger</A>, 602-827-2453.</P>
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<LI><A HREF="http://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/community/community-involvement/community-activities/Connect2stem/c2s-sponsorship.pdf" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Connect2STEM 2020 sponsorship information</A> (PDF).</LI>
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<H2>Thank You to Our Sponsors<BR></H2>
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