NIU STEM Read and Andy Weir invite you to an out-of-this-world party where you can explore the science behind The Martian and Artemis through fun, hands-on games. They’ll transport you to Mars where you and your colleagues can work in teams to solve problems to save astronaut Mark Watney who has been stranded on the red planet.
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NIU STEM Read and Andy Weir invite you to an out-of-this-world party where you can explore the science behind The Martian and Artemis through fun, hands-on games. Join them at 1871’s awesome innovation space overlooking the Chicago River. They’ll transport you to Mars where you and your colleagues can work in teams to solve problems to save astronaut Mark Watney who has been stranded on the red planet.
Once you science the sh%t out of Mark Watney’s problems, join a launch team to the moon base Artemis. Play NIU STEM Read’s escape-room style STEM game to see if you can save the entire population of the Moon before it’s too late.
This is your chance to geek out about games, books, and space with Andy Weir and see how NIU STEM Read’s games and free open-educational resources can help your high fliers and space cadets launch into reading and learning.
No budget for a field trip to the moon? No problem! Visit the ed-tech petting zoo and get your hands on cool games and gear that will help you visit space without a rocket ship.
BrainPOP
3D Bear AR
Microsoft – HoloLens
Northern Illinois University’s Mars Rover Team
And More!
Guests who are 21 and over can enjoy beer provided by partners at Burnt City Brewing.
$30 registration includes:
Appetizer buffet
Potato bar
Beverages
A copy of Andy Weir’s latest book Artemis
Outer space is unlimited, but tickets are not! Register Today!
About Andy Weir
ANDY WEIR built a career as a software engineer until the success of his first published novel, THE MARTIAN, allowed him to live out his dream of writing fulltime. He is a lifelong space nerd and a devoted hobbyist of subjects such as relativistic physics, orbital mechanics, and the history of manned spaceflight. He lives in California. Learn more at andyweirauthor.com.
About NIU STEM Read
Northern Illinois University’s STEM Read creates amazing author events and innovative online resources to inspire readers to learn more about the science, technology, engineering, and math in popular fiction. We pick fun, fast-paced stories to help both ravenous and reluctant readers foster a love of reading and learning. In the past year, our program reached nearly 6,000 people at live events and 150,000 more online. Find our free resources, learn more about our events, and listen to our podcast at stemread.com.
