17-02-2025
Dayton's TechFest gives kids a chance to explore STEM passions
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Local students had the chance to explore their STEM passions at Tech Fest this weekend. The annual event brought together dozens of kids of all ages and backgrounds from across the Miami Valley.
It was the 22nd year for the event to inspire young people in the region to dive into science, technology, engineering and math – STEM – with hands-on experiences.
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The two-day event featured more than 50 exhibitors, showcasing different aspects of STEM, from chemistry to robotics to computers, and even motion picture technology.
'This event is all about inspiring kids to see what their passions are in STEM,' said Kara Combs, TechFest's exhibits coordinator. 'We're hoping that they will see something here that they might not get to see every day. And that really ignite the spark that inspires them to continue on it.'
Attendees got an educational hands-on experience in the field from professionals across the region.'We hope that when kids come that they will find something Stem related that might inspire them to continue on and pursue as a future career or a college degree,' said Combs.
For Combs, TechFest is a full-circle moment harkening back to when she attended the event as a kid, and now she's one of the key organizers.
'I feel like it's a way to give back,' she said. 'This is definitely one of my first experiences and ultimately helped me get where I am today.'
She said TechFest plans to continue, even expanding the number of exhibitions.
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