Great Lakes Science Center Live

At Northeast Ohio’s STEM HQ, we're committed to delivering fun-filled STEM experiences, both here at the Science Center and virtually to anywhere in the world! Each month this year we’re focusing on a different STEM theme with a series of demonstrations of fantastic projects and experiments you can do in your home! Explore chemical and physical reactions, complete engineering design challenges, see behind the scenes videos, and more! We know the importance of shared family time that supports fun learning experiences, and are committed to providing opportunities for STEM learning for the entire community, whether families are ready to return to the museum itself, or via virtual options.

Great Lakes Science Center Robotics Initiative Interview "Afghan Dreamers" Producer, David Cohen
We're proud to support the film "Afghan Dreamers" as a Community Partner at #CIFF47! This film chronicles the trials and inspiring moments of an all-girls robotics team from Afghanistan. Check out the interview between student robotics team members of Great Lakes Science Center Robotics Initiative and film producer David Cohen to learn more.

February is Engineering Month
This February, explore the science of engineering at the Science Center! All activities are included with general admission unless otherwise noted. Note: program timing is subject to change.

January is Light and Sound Month
This January, explore the science of light and sound at the Science Center! All activities are included with general admission unless otherwise noted. Note: program timing is subject to change.

December is Energy Month
This December, explore the science of energy at the Science Center! All activities are included with general admission unless otherwise noted. Note: program timing is subject to change.

November is Fitness Month
This November, explore the science of fitness at the Science Center! All activities are included with general admission unless otherwise noted. Note: program timing is subject to change.

October is Chemistry Month
This October, explore the science of chemistry at the Science Center! All activities are included with general admission unless otherwise noted. Note: program timing is subject to change.

September is Flight Month
This September, explore the science of flight at the Science Center! All activities are included with general admission unless otherwise noted. Note: program timing is subject to change.

August is Coding & Automation Month
This August, explore the science of coding and automation at the Science Center! All activities are included with general admission unless otherwise noted. Note: program timing is subject to change.

July is Space Month
This July, explore the science of space at the Science Center! All activities are included with general admission unless otherwise noted. Note: program timing is subject to change.

June is Environment Month
This June, explore the science of the environment at the Science Center! All activities are included with general admission unless otherwise noted. Note: program timing is subject to change.

May is Water Month
This May, explore the science of water at the Science Center! All activities are included with general admission unless otherwise noted. Note: program timing is subject to change.

Interview with "Zero Gravity" Director Thomas Verrette
We're proud to support the film Zero Gravity at the Cleveland International Film Festival in which a group of students enter the Zero Robotics ISS Competition. Check out our conversation with director Thomas Verrette and NEOSTEM Ecosystem's Ebony Hood to learn more!

March is Math and Engineering Month
Join Andy as he introduces you to our exciting exhibits, workshops and shows during the month of March that feature math!

February is Health and Wellness Month
Join JonDarr and Andy as they introduce you to our exciting exhibits, workshops and shows during the month of February that feature health and wellness! Then, explore our Biomedical Technology gallery and DNA exhibit.

January is Light and Sound Month
Brighten your New Year and join Andy and JonDarr as they introduce you to our exciting exhibits, workshops and shows during the month of January that feature light and sound energy.

December is Energy Month
Get energized by STEM activities all month long at the Science Center - December is energy month! Explore all types of energy including thermal, chemical, potential and kinetic through a number of family-friendly programs. Join Andy for an at-home activity that demonstrates the effects of static electricity!

November is Technology Month
Get technical this November with programs like our Micro:bit Family Lab, where you can learn how to code a mini computer, and our Force and Motion Big Science Show, which features a liquid nitrogen-powered engine, and a gravity-defying finale. Join JonDarr and Andy for an at-home technology activity using magnets, copper wire and batteries!

October is Chemistry Month, sponsored by PPG.
We can't wait to see your reactions as we mix up some explosive fun with chemistry in October! Join us for the Chemical Concoctions Big Science Show and the PPG Color Lab to break down color and explore the physics of light. Join Andy in the video below for an at-home chemistry experiment!

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September is Flight and Aeronautics Month
Join us in September for some high flying fun with activities like our Force and Motion Big Science Show, and our Family Design Challenge Workshop: Gliders! Check out the video below for an at-home science activity around the forces of flight.

August Machines Month sponsored by CollegeAdvantage
This August we have so many activities both inside and out! Join us for a Simple Machines show in our Promenade. Head outside for Science under the Sun and construct your own machine or take one apart to see how it works. Join JonDarr and Andy as they show you how you can make your own machine out of cardboard at home.

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July NASA and Space Month
Join us in July as we celebrate NASA and space exploration. Launch paper rockets, design a Mars shelter and watch us blast off in the Liftoff Big Science Show.

June Robotics Month sponsored by Rockwell Automation
Join us as we celebrate all tings robotics in June, including a tear apart tech at our Tech Dissection table!

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May Weather and Water Month
Calling all meteorologists! Join us in celebrating all things weather, water and the beginning of our summer Science Under the Sun programming!

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Curiosity Corner LIVE! Celebrating Football with Jeff Garcia
Great Lakes Science Center's CEO and President, Kirsten Ellenbogen is proud to interview NFL alumnus Jeff Garcia. They discuss his time spent in Cleveland and the NFL, why STEM is so important in athletics and his current ventures.

Curiosity Corner LIVE! Celebrating Football with Tony Cassillas
Great Lakes Science Center's CEO and President, Kirsten Ellenbogen is proud to interview NFL alumnus Tony Cassillas. They discuss his time spent in the NFL, why STEM is so important with his family and what he is currently doing.

Curiosity Corner Live! Celebrates: National Astronaut Day
We are celebrating National Astronaut Day, honoring the 60th anniversary of human spaceflight: Astronaut Alan Shephard's Historic Launch in 1961 to become the 1st American in space. We will talk with trailblazers who have reached for the stars, and read stories that inspire us to dream big. Joining us in our celebration are Tierra Haynes, author of “The Adventures of Us: Getting to Know Dr. Guion Bluford Jr.” and Dr. Julian Earls, physicist, former director of NASA Glenn Research Center, and most recently an executive at Cleveland State University. Then we are celebrating with Doug Wheelock, engineer, aviator, Army officer, and astronaut.

Curiosity Corner LIVE! Celebrating Football: Collisions
Thank you to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for sharing their curriculum with us so we can share the Science of Football with you! Join Andy as we calculate the energy used in different types of collisions on and off the field.

Curiosity Corner LIVE! Celebrating Football: Trajectory
Thank you to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for sharing their curriculum with us so we can share the Science of Football with you! Join Andy as we follow the path a football takes and learn how to calculate its trajectory.

Curiosity Corner LIVE! Celebrating Football: The Shape of a Football
Thank you to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for sharing their curriculum with us so we can share the Science of Football with you! Join Joy as we take an in-depth look at why footballs have their unique and iconic shape!

Curiosity Corner LIVE! Celebrating Football: Weather Observations
Thank you to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for sharing their curriculum with us so we can share the Science of Football with you! Join Jared, the "Science Viking" as we learn how to safely observe weather so we can determine when it's safe to play outside!

Curiosity Corner LIVE! Celebrating Football: Momentum
Thank you to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for sharing their curriculum with us so we can share the Science of Football with you! Join Andy as we explore math and physics to calculate momentum in a football game.

Curiosity Corner LIVE! Celebrating Football: Mascot Classifications
Thank you to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for sharing their curriculum with us so we can share the Science of Football with you! Join Joy as we have fun sorting and classifying popular mascots.

Curiosity Corner LIVE! Celebrating Football: Designer Cleats
Thank you to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for sharing their curriculum with us so we can share the Science of Football with you! Our "Science Viking" Jared will explore the engineering behind cleats and how they help the players.

Curiosity Corner LIVE! Celebrating Football: Football Tessellations
Thank you to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio for sharing their curriculum with us so we can share the science of football with you! Grab some paper, scissors, tape and a pencil and join Andy to make football themed tessellation art.