SEM Link host STEM Literacy Event to Celebrate Solar Eclipse and Expose Young Learners to Astronomy and Astrophysics

ATLANTA - March 27, 2024 - PRLog -- Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc. (SEM Link) through its Community STEM program is celebrating the upcoming total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8^th by hosting a STEM Literacy event for young learners. Metro Atlanta will experience a partial solar eclipse, which will begin at 1:45 pm, reach its maximum coverage at 3:04 pm and end at 4:21 pm; solar glasses are needed to view the eclipse. The STEM Literacy event is in partnership with Brave + Kind Bookshop on Saturday, April 6^th from 11:00 am-1:00pm at the bookshop located at 722 W. College Ave in Decatur. "We are over the moon (or Sun in this case) excited to collaborate with SEM Link to create community and promote literacy as we celebrate the upcoming April solar eclipse! "shares Mrs. Bunnie Hillard, owner of Brave and Kind bookstore.

This event will introduce young learners, youth in grades K-3, to astronomy and astrophysics. Dr. Whitney Gaskins will read her book, The Great American Eclipse to the students. The reading of the book will be followed by hands-on activities to introduce kids to solar eclipses and other topics in astronomy and astrophysics. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required via the link below: https://bit.ly/EclipseSTEMLiteracyEvent

For more information about this event, and our other programs, contact us via email at info@semsuccess.org.

About SEM Link

Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc. (SEM Link) is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization founded in 2005 by Tokiwa T. Smith in Atlanta, Georgia on the premise that exposure to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) community is critical to inspiring K-12 students to pursue STEM careers. Our programs and events increase youth awareness of STEM careers by providing them with adult role models, facilitating their participation in STEM research, and enabling hands-on activities and digital learning. Since the organization's inception, we have supported hundreds of young STEM researchers and exposed over 15,000 youth to more than 500 STEM professionals and over 60 different STEM career paths. For more information about SEM Link visit our website at www.semsuccess.org or email us at info@semsuccess.org.

About Brave +  Kind Bookshop

Brave + Kind Bookshop, in Decatur Georgia is Black Owned and Mom Run, by Bunnie Hilliard. Established in 2018-- a thoughtfully curated neighborhood kids book (and web) shop that boasts an intentionally diverse and inclusive selection of children's books. And a few grown-up books to help us all do better as human beings.