CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 Curious young minds filled the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History for the Geek Gala Jr..<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s theme, \u201cBackyard Science,\u201d gave kids the chance to explore hands-on experiments and interactive demonstrations while learning about science in everyday life. The event also helps raise support for the museum\u2019s educational programs and exhibits.<\/p>\n
Organizers say events like this show kids that learning can be both fun and engaging.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think a lot of times you come out here thinking that you’re just playing and having fun, but you’re learning about engineering, you’re learning about STEM, you’re learning about the history of Corpus Christi,\u201d said Amy Frye, director of strategic initiatives at the museum. \u201cSo we love getting the community excited and having fun and learning.\u201d<\/p>\n
Frye said the museum hopes events like Geek Gala Jr. encourage families to explore local activities while sparking curiosity in science and technology.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have so much fun out here and we want you to know that there\u2019s fun things to do here in Corpus Christi, and especially at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History,\u201d Frye said.<\/p>\n
Families spent the evening experimenting, discovering and learning, all while supporting programs designed to inspire the next generation of scientists.<\/p>\n
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