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Brigham Young University (BYU) SPS members demonstrate the Bernoulli blower for a group of elementary school students at Discover STEM.
Photos Courtesy of Megan Gee.
Our SPS chapter at Brigham Young University (BYU) joined the Department of Mathematics to host Discover STEM, a community event aimed at introducing fifth and sixth graders—and their families—to the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math. Held on campus, the event brought together students, parents, and faculty for an evening of hands-on exploration and discovery.
We represented the physics department with a series of interactive demos, including a Bernoulli blower, electricity experiments, and an especially popular electromagnet tug-of-war challenge. Kids were amazed to see magnetic fields and air pressure come to life before their eyes, and many returned to the booth multiple times to conduct experiments and ask more questions.
A group of young STEM enthusiasts explore electricity and magnetism demonstrations with BYU SPS members.
The event also strengthened connections both within our chapter and across departments. Members who don’t often attend meetings came out to help, and the collaboration with the math department created a lively, interdisciplinary atmosphere that reminded everyone how interconnected STEM fields truly are.
For the chapter, Discover STEM was more than outreach—it was a moment to reconnect with the joy of physics. Watching young students light up reinforced why sharing science matters and how community engagement brings new energy to the group. After such a successful night, we are looking forward to expanding our outreach and continuing to inspire future scientists.
