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Vanderbilt University establishes Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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An unprecedented gift from Hal and Marjorie Hollis Roberts will establish a new academy for primary students with dyslexia and an innovative center focused on outreach and dyslexia research at Vanderbilt University.

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  • An unprecedented gift from Hal and Marjorie Hollis Roberts will establish a new academy for primary students with dyslexia and an innovative center focused on outreach and dyslexia research at Vanderbilt University.
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    An unprecedented gift from Hal and Marjorie Hollis Roberts will establish a new academy for primary students with dyslexia and an innovative center focused on outreach and dyslexia research at Vanderbilt University.
  • The Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center is the third academy for students with dyslexia funded by the Roberts and the first-of-its-kind research and outreach center established with their support.
  • These teachers will then take best practices from the Roberts Academy and Dyslexia Center into their classrooms throughout their careers.

Sixth Annual Tennessee STEAM Festival Brings Science to Life

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Friday, October 7, 2022
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Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at events and activities across the state during the 6th annual Tennessee STEAM Festival, taking place Oct. 14-23.

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  • Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at events and activities across the state during the 6th annual Tennessee STEAM Festival, taking place Oct. 14-23.
  • The Festivals popular STEAM-a-Palooza returns this year on Saturday, Oct. 15, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Discovery Center.
  • The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is a hands-on, environmental, cultural and educational museum located in the heart of Middle Tennessee.
  • More than 120,000 children and families visit annually, exploring exhibits and participating in programs that promote STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & math) education.

Fifth Annual Tennessee STEAM Festival Brings Science to Life

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Friday, October 1, 2021
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Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at more than 50 events and activities across the state during the 5th annual Tennessee STEAM Festival, taking place Oct. 15-24.

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  • Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) will come to life at more than 50 events and activities across the state during the 5th annual Tennessee STEAM Festival, taking place Oct. 15-24.
  • Were excited to help safely reengage the community in the shared experience of exploring the world around us during the Tennessee STEAM Festival, said Discovery Center CEO Tara MacDougall.
  • The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring is a hands-on, environmental, cultural and educational museum located in the heart of Middle Tennessee.
  • More than 120,000 children and families visit annually, exploring exhibits and participating in programs that promote STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & math) education.