History museum hosts Apricot STEM Fair
Briefly

The Los Altos History Museum's Apricot STEM Fair offers a variety of interactive activities blending STEM education with historical and creative elements. Scheduled for July 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the fair includes games and challenges that explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Families can enjoy activities like DNA extraction from apricots, using a Foldscope for microscopy, and pedaling to power a blender. The Ubuntu Scholarship Program awarded $10,000 grants to four Black seniors from Menlo-Atherton High School, supporting their college education and recognizing their community service efforts.
At the Apricot STEM Fair, attendees can discover native plants, extract DNA from apricots, explore robotics, and engage in hands-on STEM challenges related to orchard care.
The Ubuntu Scholarship Program awarded grants to four graduating Black seniors, supporting their attendance at universities such as San Jose State and the University of Southern California.
Read at The Mercury News
[
|
]