The Next Big Think - A Celebration of Student Learning (STEM, Art, & More!)

SMCOE

Come one, come all! The San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) invites you to join us this spring for our upcoming learning extravaganza: The Next Big Think!
This FREE public event promises to be our County’s largest-ever gathering of students, parents, educators, and learners of all ages. 
The Next Big Think will host our 2019 SMCOE STEM Fair alongside an expansive student Arts Expo, our first-ever Districts Showcase, a pop-up Makerspace, a hackathon, and more — all under one giant roof! There’s never been a celebration of San Mateo County learning and innovation quite like this one.
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to the San Mateo County Event Center on March 3 between 11:00am and 4:00pm — with so much to see and do, you’re guaranteed to learn something new!
**Please do not leave your children unattended. The organizers of The Next Big Think are not responsible for the safety, care or supervision of unattended children.**
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 ¡Los invitamos a todos! La Oficina de Educación del Condado de San Mateo los invita a la celebración más grande de aprendizaje del condado. El evento The Next Big Think  ilustrará la enseñanza, el aprendizaje y la innovación muy emocionante que está sucediendo en nuestro condado.
The Next Big Think incluirá las siguientes actividades especiales: • La feria oficial del 2019 en ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticasdel condado de San Mateo • La Exposición de Artes Estudiantiles  del Condado de San Mateo que ilustrará las artes visuales, escénicas y digitales. • Una exhibición  completamente nueva que demostrará las innovaciones y proyectos emocionantes que se están llevando a cabo en cada distrito escolar  del Condado de San Mateo • Un espacio emergente de innovación, colaboración y aprendizaje , organizado en asociación con Teeny Makerspace • Un hackatón virtual:  ¡ven a hackear!
Animamos a todos los estudiantes, familias, educadores y personas de todas edades con deseo de aprender a asistir este evento gratuito. Nunca hemos tenido una celebración de aprendizaje como esta – con tanto que ver y hacer, garantizamos que aprenderá algo nuevo.
The Next Big Think es organizado por la Oficina de Educación del Condado de San Mateo en colaboración con las escuelas y distritos escolares del Condado de San Mateo.
 
FAQs
 
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
No. All ages are welcome!
 
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Through a partnership with the San Mateo County Event Center, parking for the event will be provided free of charge. 
The parking permits are available through <A HREF="http://www.etix.com/ticket/p/6330322/smcoe-stem-fair-arts-expo-comp-parking-march-32019-san-mateo-san-mateo-county-event-center-parking" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Parking" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">this link</A>. The password is: STEM 
Parking: <A HREF="http://www.etix.com/ticket/p/6330322/smcoe-stem-fair-arts-expo-comp-parking-march-32019-san-mateo-san-mateo-county-event-center-parking" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://www.etix.com/ticket/p/6330322/smcoe-stem-fair-arts-expo-comp-parking-march-32019-san-mateo-san-mateo-county-event-center-parking</A>
 
What if we (students or schools) have art work we'd like to display or a band/dance team/performing group who wants to perform?
For any arts participation, please fill out <A HREF="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQNmyFAmeKQtsQyMwZio9_tnH9OlCoZ9RoHfbvoCIJbpn3ug/viewform" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Arts & Performances Sign Up" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">this Google Form </A>or contact Michelle Holdt, VAPA Coordinator, at mholdt(at)smcoe(dot)org.
 
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
For any general questions about The Next Big Think, please check our <A HREF="http://www.smcoe.org/learning-and-leadership/the-next-big-think-(tnbt).html" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="SMCOE Presents: The Next Big Think!" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TNBT page at SMCOE.org</A>.
Further questions can be addressed to Robert Pronovost, STEAM Center Director, at rpronovost(at)smcoe(dot)org.
 
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
The printed parking permit is highly suggested in order to facilitate smooth entry. A printed ticket is not required.

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