An adventure awaits anyone who enjoys a mix of physics, chemistry and even robotics woven into everyday life.
The Atlanta Science Festival kicks off Saturday with nearly 150 events taking place over two weeks.
Presented by Delta Air Lines, events will be held at 80 venues, a statement said, beginning with Celebrate STEAM at Georgia Tech from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Georgia Tech Bio Quad near Ferst Drive and Atlantic Drive.
Scientists, engineers and students will share interactive experiences focused on neuroscience, aerospace engineering, robotics and more.
“Science has no boundaries and the Atlanta Science Festival reflects that fact by offering something for everyone,” said Meisa Salaita in a statement.
Salaita is executive co-director of Science ATL, the organization behind the Atlanta Science Festival.
“Our events show how science impacts our lives in countless ways, allowing all ages the opportunity to learn, touch and experience the limitless possibilities,” she added.
A full list of events is available on the festival website. Many are free with advance registration, while some require paid admission and are already sold out.
Highlights include The Science of Cemeteries, a behind-the-scenes tour of Oakland Cemetery scheduled for Saturday and March 10.
On Sunday, New York Times writer Margaret Renkl and her brother Billy Renkl will share their picture book, “The Weedy Garden,” at Little Shop of Stories in downtown Decatur. The authors will inspire children to explore the “natural world in their own backyards,” a statement said.
A similar theme continues with Critter Quest on March 15 at Mason Mill Park in Decatur, where attendees will explore and learn about birds, amphibians and mammals, along with the local organizations that study them.
Piedmont Park will host a science party for the festival’s grand finale on March 21.
