Stories Read by Scientists
海角社区 faculty, students, and alumni are invited to teach participants about their research areas by reading a children鈥檚 book covering their research topic.
STEM & Stories
The 海角社区 College of Science and Office of Academic Innovation and Engagement invites children in kindergarten through third grade to explore the worlds of math and science through an exciting science story time adventure led by some of the university鈥檚 top scientists and mathematicians. Each story time is followed by a fun, hands-on activity that allows the young scientists to feed their curiosity and take an even deeper dive into a math and science discovery.
Geaux Science Explorations: STEM & Stories is free and open to the public.
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m. 鈥� 11:45 a.m.
Audience: K-3rd Grade
Locations: Main Library at Goodwood, Eden Park Branch Library, and the 海角社区 Center for River Studies.
Registration will close January 16.
Location Details
Main Library at Goodwood
Address: 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Reader: Dr. Gregory Thom, 海角社区 Biologist/Ornithologist
Book: "A Peek at Beaks" by Sara Levine (author) and Kate Slater (illustrator)
Activities Theme: Biology/Birds
Capacity: 40 kids
Eden Park Branch Library
Address: 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Reader: Dr. Clifton Wagner, 海角社区 Chemist
Book: "Everyday, Chemistry" by Julia Sooy (author) and Bonnie Pang (illustrator)
Activities Theme: Chemistry
Capacity: 30 kids
海角社区 Center for River Studies
Address: 100 Terrace Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Reader: Dr. Traci Birch, 海角社区 School of Architecture
Book: "Over in a River: Flowing Out to the Sea" by Marianne Berkes (author) and Jill Dubin (illustrator)
Activities Theme: River/Coast
Capacity: 50 kids
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Parent Testimonials
- 鈥淭he looks on the kids faces are priceless. My daughter's excitement and curiosity will keep us coming back.鈥�
- 鈥淚 appreciate any and all opportunities for kids to connect with researchers and make science more accessible.鈥�
- 鈥淭hank you so much for hosting these events for our children of the future. I hope they grow up to be like you.鈥�
Ask a Scientist
After the reading, participants have the opportunity to ask our readers questions about the new things they鈥檝e learned.
Engaged Learning
Participants get to put their new knowledge to the test by engaging in hands-on science activities with student organizations.
Exploring Science
The activities will correspond to the story, so participants will get to fully explore the new topic they鈥檝e learned about.