MilliporeSigma’s Curiosity Cube is a mobile science lab that provides hands-on STEM education to students. The lab is currently touring the North American region and will be making stops in State College and Bellefonte areas. The goal of the Curiosity Cube is to increase access to STEM education and ignite a passion for science among students.
The Curiosity Cube will be open to the public on specific dates at different locations in the State College and Bellefonte areas. Additionally, there will be school-only events in nearby school districts to engage students in interactive experiments led by MilliporeSigma scientists. These experiments involve the use of modular electronics, digital microscopes, and other scientific tools to teach students about sustainability.
By providing a hands-on learning experience and sparking scientific curiosity, MilliporeSigma aims to inspire students to pursue careers in STEM fields. Through initiatives like the Curiosity Cube, the company hopes to pave the way for innovative breakthroughs in the future. MilliporeSigma, the North American life science business of Merck, has a facility in Bellefonte and is dedicated to promoting STEM education through its various initiatives.