A weekly program for ages 45+ that prefer simple experiments and completed assignments instead of long term Learning Experiences. Leave your session each day knowing how to do something new. These simple experiments won’t tax your patience or your pennies. Join us weekly on Mondays at 10 am. It’s called couch coding to imply that it’s simple and doesn’t require as much effort or knowledge asprogramming in a new language.
Join us for a panel discussion with local historians and community leaders as we look back on the history, legacy, and impact of Black Monday, September 19, 1977. Presented in partnership with the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor.
Using a candle, water and a thermometer, we will determine the amount of calories in a Cheese Doodle. Activities for children 3 to 12 years.
Learn about our 3d Printers and how you can create for them. Learn about the Raspberry Pi Program. Meet coders, robotics enthusiasts, game developers and more.
Watch a 3 minute video, then discuss how a hot strip mill made steel. This process will be demonstrated using play-doh and a pasta maker.
On September 19, 1977, Youngstown Sheet and Tube announced shutdowns and massive layoffs at their Campbell Works. Mark the anniversary of Black Monday with news footage and stories from the 1970’s and 1980’s with a discussion to follow, led by H. William Lawson, MVHS Executive Director.
Adult trivia night for 21 and older. Food and drink available for purchase during the event.
Children can try on various safety clothing and see a demonstration to learn the science behind protective wear.
Dr. Diana Fagan, Professor of Biological Sciences at Youngstown State University, will present a lecture on her research entitled: Using Phage Display for the Detection of Specific Ligands and for the Treatment of Disease. 
The Mahoning Valley Robotics Challenge is a FIRST Robotics Competition featuring high school robotics teams from the Mahoning Valley.
Dr. Wim Steelant, Dean of the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will be giving a talk on the importance of Medicinal plants. This will be hosted at YSU and is targeting the general audience.
