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2019-11-03: STEAM on Spectrum at VMASC

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The second annual STEAM on Spectrum event was held at the Old Dominion University (ODU) Virginia Modeling Analysis & Simulation Center (VMASC) in Suffolk, VA on October 12, 2019.  All of my students ( @NirdsLab ) are at @vmasc_odu for the "STEAM on Spectrum 2019" #inclusive event for Autistic kids. Nearly 200 participants and 50+ volunteers. @WebSciDL @oducs @ODUSCI @sheissheba @DynamicMelody1 @LalitaSharkey @yasithmilinda @Gavindya2 @mahanama94 pic.twitter.com/f131qYGjkA — Sampath Jayarathna (@OpenMaze) October 12, 2019 The event, sponsored by IEEE Hampton Roads Section and the VMASC Industry Association, intended to provide inclusive, accessible resources and activities related to science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM), and encourage students to pursue careers in the STEAM areas.  Event organizers included VMASC, ODU, and the Mea'Alofa Autism Support Center . It is a beautiful day @vmasc_odu with a great turnout for today...