Engineering Expedition with the YAB

February 28, 2026

🛠️ Celebrate National Engineer's Week! 🛠️

Saturday, February 28th • All Timed Entry Sessions

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Join the Children Science Center Lab's Youth Advisory Board (YAB) on Saturday, February 28th to embark on an engineering expedition! Build working electrical circuits out of conductive clay, engineer your own bouncy ball, program robots, and more! The Youth Advisory Board is made up of high school students from across the DMV area who are dedicated to sharing their love of STEM with the community. This special event is included with admission.

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Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates the Children's Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall and STEM programs traveling to schools and other community venues across the region. The Foundation is also developing the Northern Virginia Science Center in Dulles, VA, a world-class, interactive regional science center for families, students and learners of all ages made possible through a pivotal public-private partnership. Learn more about our mission today at childsci.org and our vision for the future at novasci.org.

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