Families will have access to exercises and activities to boost science knowledge

SEATTLE — The Seattle Storm announced today its second-ever Storm Into STEM Kids’ Day presented by Department of Health and Pacific Science Center, to be held on August 8 at Noon.

Kids and families will be able to engage in multiple activities aimed to boost child interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics available throughout the concourse inside Climate Pledge Arena.

“We love the atmosphere that Kids Day brings to Storm games, and that our Storm platform can provide a fun and educational experience for youth during a Seattle Storm game in the summer,” said Alisha Valavanis, Storm President and CEO. “We are grateful to our partners at Department of Health and Pacific Science Center for helping create a memorable and meaningful day for these kids.”

Among the many activities planned, highlights from Pacific Science Center include a full-sized model human skeleton that participants can build and take apart, earthquake shake tables to build and test different structures on, and a hand-battery, in which kids use their hands to complete a battery circuit.

“Pacific Science Center is delighted to partner with the Seattle Storm and the Washington State Department of Health for Kids’ Day,” said Mädchen Petrie, Vice President of Finance and Operations at Pacific Science Center. “Science is everywhere and for everyone, and sports are no exception. Kids Day is a wonderful opportunity to ignite curiosity among our community and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and athletes.”

“The Department of Health relies on STEM,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Washington State Department of Health. “Our lab technicians test for diseases and test water from across the state, and our creative technical teams get essential health information out to every Washingtonian possible. By investing in Kids’ Day, by getting kids interested in all the possibilities of STEM, we’re building early a bright, knowledgeable workforce to meet our future needs from the Puget Sound to the Palouse. The Department of Health is thrilled to be doing this work alongside the Seattle Storm and Pacific Science Center.”

Tickets for the August 8 matinee versus the Connecticut Sun and the three remaining Storm home games are still available. For more information visit http://stormbasketball.com or call 206-217-WNBA (9622).