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Photos: UAA hosts annual STEM Day

Visitors play with the topographic display. Photo by Justin Cox.

UAA hosted the STEM Day — Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics — on Nov. 1 to promote programs on campus and in the wider community. Various UAA departments, clubs and outside organizations set up tables for the public to interact with.

Visitors explore the offerings of STEM Day. Photo by Justin Cox.
A variety of skull replicas on display at the anthropology department table. Photo by Justin Cox.
Dr. Ryan Harrod from the anthropology department speaks with visitors. Photo by Justin Cox.
Members from the American Society of Civil Engineers demonstrate topographical mapping and LIDAR with a sand table and projector. Photo by Justin Cox.
Dr. Katherine Rawlins from the physics and astronomy department throws a bucket of liquid nitrogen for a demonstration. Photo by Justin Cox.
The liquid nitrogen expands and cools the air. Photo by Justin Cox.
The liquid nitrogen leaves a thick cloud that slowly dissipates in the cool morning air. Photo by Justin Cox.
Visitors look at a demonstration of a 3D printer and circuit boards at the College of Engineering table. Photo by Justin Cox.
Visitors utilize a bicycle to power light bulbs. Photo by Justin Cox.
Visitors look at the chemistry department’s display table. Photo by Justin Cox.
Visitors gather around the UAA Camera Club table. Photo by Justin Cox.