Families team up to explore engineering at E-town March 14

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ELIZABETHTOWN, PA (03/07/2014)(readMedia)-- EXCELLENT PHOTO OPPORTUNITY WITH CHILDREN AND PARENTS ON DAY OF EVENT!

Elementary-aged children and their families gather at Elizabethtown College from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 14, for FEST (Families Engaging in Science and Technology) a special evening of fun hands-on activities that explore the world of engineering. The event is free.

Family Engineering is a national program designed to increase public understanding and appreciation of the role engineering plays in everyday life. Family Engineering events promote creative problem solving, teamwork and communication, as well as introduce families to the variety of exciting careers available in engineering. For additional information, or to register for the event, contact NSTA.org.

Sponsors for this Family Engineering event include Student Chapter of the National Science Teachers Association and the Elizabethtown College Education Department.

Contact: Dr. Kathy Blouch at 717-805-4148 or blouchk@etown.edu.

Elizabethtown College, located in historic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is a private coed institution offering more than four dozen liberal arts, fine and performing arts, science and engineering, business, communications and education degrees. Learn more: http://www.etown.edu/about/

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