SEM Link and African American Museum and Library host a Science Fiction Arts and Film Festival

OAKLAND, Calif. - May 21, 2015 - PRLog -- Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc. (SEM Link) through its Math and Science Career Academy is partnering with the African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO) to host a Science Fiction Arts and Film Festival   The purpose of the festival is to show the intersection between science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the arts, film and writing. The two day festival includes family friendly films, arts and crafts, film-making and storytelling. The Family Movie Night will take place on Friday, June 12, doors open at 5:45pm. The Arts and Film Workshop will take place on Saturday, June 13 from noon- 6pm.

“Science Fiction is a great way for students that have a love of STEM and the arts to explore their interest in both as well explore careers that intersect between STEM and the arts” says Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith, SEM Link Founder and Executive Director. “With this festival we want to create a space for families to learn engage in hands on and fun activities connected to the science fiction genre.” All events will take place at the African American Museum and Library of Oakland located at 659 14^th Street in downtown Oakland.  All festival events are free and open to the public, but a RSVP is strongly suggested; RSVP for the movie night at https://semlinkscifimovie.eventbrite.comand RSVP for the Arts and Film Workshop at http://semlinkscifestival.eventbrite.com.  For more information the festival contact SEM Link via email at info@semsuccess.org or call the library at (510)637-0200.

About SEM Link

Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link, Inc. (SEM Link), a tax-exempt national nonprofit organization, founded in 2005 by Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith in Atlanta, Georgia on the premise that exposure to members of the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) communities is critical to student achievement and career exploration in math and science.  Our two core programs, Experimental Design Program and Math and Science Career Academy, enhance the STEM educational experience for K-12 students by providing them with opportunities to engage in hands-on STEM activities, explore STEM careers and learn about real-world applications of STEM. Since our inception we have served thousands of youth in Atlanta, the San Francisco Bay Area and the Washington DC Metro Area. Like SEM Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/semlinkinc) and follow @semlink on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/semlink) or @semlink on Instagram (http://instagram.com/semlink). For more information about SEM Link visit our website at www.semsuccess.org or email us at info@semsuccess.org.

About the African American Museum and Library at Oakland.

The African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO) is dedicated to the discovery, preservation, interpretation and sharing of historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in California and the West for present and future generations. For more information AAMLO visit their websitehttp://www.oaklandlibrary.org/locations/african-american-museum-library-oakland or call them at (510)637-0200.