Mazza Museum held a grand opening and dedication for its new Joseph and Judith Conda STEAM Education Center.
The STEAM Education Center blends Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics/Medicine in a hands-on learning lab that fosters creativity, collaboration and critical thinking skills that will inspire tomorrow’s innovators and problem-solvers.
We spoke with Mazza director Benjamin Sapp after the ribbon cutting on Friday.
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He says research shows that a strong foundation in the arts can lead to enhanced critical thinking skills in the sciences, and STEAM education connects them all together.
The university says the 4,000-square-foot, $1.5 million facility positions the Mazza Museum as one of the first in the nation to blend art activities with sciences learning.
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