Event Series: After School & Summer Programs for Youth

STEM Explorers @ Gordon Ave. Library

Name: STEM Explorers @ Gordon Ave. Library
Start: 2026-01-21T15:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-21T16:15:00-05:00
Location: Gordon Avenue Library

January 21 @ 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm EST

Free

Theme: Makers, Motion, & Big Ideas

Ages: 5-8

Calling all young creators and curious thinkers! Join the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) for a lively, hands-on STEM Explorers program designed for early learners who love to build, test, and imagine. Great for budding makers, builders, and problem-solvers to encourage creativity, teamwork, and confidence.

Registration Opens 12/31/2025: Registration Link

Details

Date: January 21
Time:
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm EST

Series:

After School & Summer Programs for Youth

Cost: Free
Event Category: STEAM

Venue

Gordon Avenue Library
1500 Gordon Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903 United States + Google Map
Phone 434-296-5544
View Venue Website

STEM Explorers @ Gordon Ave. Library

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory is a facility of the U.S. National Science Foundation operated under cooperative agreement by Associated Universities, Inc.
	Founded in 1956, the NRAO provides state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. NRAO telescopes are open to all astronomers regardless of institutional or national affiliation. Observing time on NRAO telescopes is available on a competitive basis to qualified scientists after evaluation of research proposals on the basis of scientific merit, the capability of the instruments to do the work, and the availability of the telescope during the requested time. NRAO also provides both formal and informal programs in education and public outreach for teachers, students, the general public, and the media.
	The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..."
	AUI collaborates with the scientific community and research sponsors to plan, build, and operate cutting-edge facilities. We cultivate excellence, deliver value, enhance education, and engage the public.