SEM Link, Oakland Public Library and The ISIS Project host Science Fiction Film and Writing Festival

OAKLAND, Calif. - Sept. 5, 2013 - 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 and The I.S.I.S. Project to host a Science Fiction Film and Writing Festival.  The purpose of the festival is to show the intersection between science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), film and writing as well as provide an opportunity for students in grades 3-12 to develop their STEM literacy skills. “Students who like STEM and have a creative side such as writing and/or film-making are often told they have to choose between STEM and their creative side.” says Ms. Tokiwa T. Smith, SEM Link Founder and Executive Director. “With this festival we will show youth the connection between STEM, writing and film, therefore exposing them to additional STEM based careers.”

Festival events include:

Science Fiction Writing Contest- (http://bit.ly/SciFiWritingGuide) September 9-27, 2013 for Bay Area students in grades 3-12.
Science Fiction Writing Workshop (http://semlinkscifiwriting.eventbrite.com/)- Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 2:00-6:00 pm at the African American Museum and Library at Oakland at 659 14^th street.
Science Fiction Film Festival and Writing Contest Awards Ceremony (http://semlinkscififest.eventbrite.com/)– Saturday, October 12 from 2:00-6:00 pm at the African American Museum and Library at Oakland at 659 14^th street.-

For more information about the festival contact SEM Link via email at info@semsuccess.org or via telephone at (888)600-6294.

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) For more information about SEM Link visit our website at www.semsuccess.org or email us at info@semsuccess.or (mailto:info@semsuccess.org)g

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 website (http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/locations/african-american-museum-library-oakland) or call them at (510)637-0200.

About The I.S.I.S. Project

The I.S.I.S. Project is a non-profit organization devoted to improving STEM education in underserved American communities.  For more information about The I.S.I.S Project visit their website www.isisyouth.org.