Homeschooling STEM Club
In spring 2024, the Fralin Life Sciences Institute created a FLSI Homeschooling STEM Club based on the success of partnering with the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library to deliver hands-on science programming to their homeschooling club. If you are interested in being involved with our Homeschooling STEM Club, please contact Kristy Collins, director of education and outreach for the Fralin Life Sciences Institute.
The club meets one Friday a month at 10 am to explore various life science topics.
The 2025 Fall Club meeting dates include:
Aug. 29th- Papermaking- Make paper and learn about plants and the science behind various fiber techniques. Fralin Hall 001
Sept. 19th- Prototyping, Newman Library
Oct. 3rd- Suturing, Learn sewing techniques used in the medical field. We will practice on a stuffed animal that you will take home with you, Fralin Hall 001
Nov. 21- Vet Med tour, Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Dec. 12- Rocketry, TBD
Parents/guardians are required to attend with their child(ren). The activity is free however, parents will need to pay for parking on campus. To purchase a parking pass on campus you can download the app or stop by parking services to get a parking pass.
We are interested in forming parternships with homeschooling groups and co-ops. If you are interested in scheduling a tour of Steger Hall, participating in a hands on activity on the Virginia Tech Blacksburg campus, or having us come out to your group contact, please contact Kristy Collins.
