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The Youngstown Skatepark Association hosted a science education event called Silly Science Sunday at Wean Park. Zack Felger, the association’s chairman, emphasized teaching the physics behind skateboarding while showcasing thrilling tricks performed by skateboarders and bikers.
The event featured around 35 exhibitors from various educational institutions and organizations, focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). New exhibitors included Raptor Hallow Sanctuary and United Protective Technologies.
Interactive activities included walking through oobleck, a mixture of water and cornstarch, and demonstrations using a Van de Graaff generator to illustrate static electricity. Participants, including children like Nouf Salah and Levi Jones, engaged with 3D printing technologies and model trains, aiming to inspire interest in science-related careers.
Colleen Ruby, operations director of OH WOW!, highlighted the importance of introducing children to these fields early, noting a growing gap in skilled labor as baby boomers retire. The center closed for maintenance after the event and is set to reopen on October 1.
