MilliporeSigma’s Curiosity Cube is a mobile science lab that has been converted from a shipping container to provide hands-on STEM education for 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.
MilliporeSigma, the North American life science business of Merck, has a facility in Bellefonte and is dedicated to promoting STEM education through initiatives like the Curiosity Cube. The lab 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.
The Curiosity Cube aims to show students that science is all around them and to inspire them to pursue careers in STEM fields. By providing a hands-on learning experience and sparking scientific curiosity, the company hopes to pave the way for innovative breakthroughs in the future. Through its efforts, MilliporeSigma hopes to make STEM education more accessible and exciting for students across North America.