5th Annual
Arkansas STEM Festival
Initiated by LISA Academy
Friday, March 8, 2019
Testimonies
2nd Annual Arkansas STEM Festival Testimonies
“We really appreciate all that the Arkansas STEM Festival does for our children throughout the state.” -State Rep. Matthew Pitsch
“[The students at the Arkansas STEM Festival] really are the future of our state.” -Attorney General of Arkansas Leslie Rutledge
“This is a wonderful STEM Festival and we’re glad to be a part of it.” -Kevin Beaumont, Arkansas Department of Education
“[The Arkansas STEM Festival] is a showcase of the possibilities that STEM provides to students.” -Johnny Key, Arkansas Commissioner of Education
“The Arkansas STEM Festival provides a great deal of exposure of STEM activities outside of the classroom.” -Alexandra Boyd, Charter Schools Director, Arkansas Department of Education
“The projects here at the Arkansas STEM Festival are just astonishing.” -John Hoover, 4th grade teacher
“[The Arkansas STEM Festival] is a great place for anyone to enhance their knowledge of STEM. -Jennie Finch, Senior at LISA Academy North
“I’m here for a field trip and it’s been the best time of my life.”
“I’m really glad because I learned so much at the festival.”
“Our school is pretty lucky because we got to come to the festival.”
“The Arkansas STEM Festival is a great place to see the scientists, engineers, and industry leaders of the future.” -Rick Fields, Arkansas 4-H Science Coordinator
"Because of all the projects here at the STEM Festival, you get to learn so many new things."
"The Arkansas STEM Festival really brings out the importance of all the STEM fields." -Bernie Finch, Environmental Consultant
1st Annual Arkansas STEM Festival Testimonies
“Events like this are the reason kids choose fields in the STEM World. By exposing young futures to so many hands-on projects, you’re not only inspiring creativity but leading in education.”
“Fantastic presentations. Very well done! Love the student involvement!”
“Amazing! I can’t wait to see what they do next years.”