Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
CEDAR CITY — More than 1,500 students in grades K-8 attended the fourth annual STEAMfest hosted by Southern Utah University.
The event, which was held Monday and Tuesday in the ballroom of the Sharwan Student Center on SUU’s campus, was designed to provide experiential learning experiences and interdisciplinary projects to help make STEAM education exciting for students of all ages.
Students in grades K-5 attended Monday, while those in grades sixth-eighth attended Tuesday. Additionally, a family night session was held from 5-8 p.m. Monday, attracting a sizable crowd of parents and children.
Participating educational partners included the SUU Planetarium, Southern Utah Museum of Art, Women in Science and Engineering, Sub Zero, SUU Chemistry and Physics Club, Southwest Tech, SUU STEM Center, SUU Prep, DSU STEM, St. George Children’s Museum, NASA at SUU, Southern Utah Rock Club, SUU Animal Ambassadors, Joey Favino Art, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Cedar Mountain Science Camp, SUU Garth and Jerri Frehner Museum of Natural History, SUU Dance, Orchestra of Southern Utah, artsFusion, Plan B Theater and Discovery Gateway.
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Attendees participate in Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Attendees participate in Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Attendees participate in Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Attendees participate in Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Attendees participate in Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Attendees participate in Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Attendees participate in Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Attendees participate in Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Attendees participate in Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Attendees participate in Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Attendees participate in Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
Southern Utah University's fourth annual STEAMfest, designed to promote STEAM activities for students in grades K-8, Cedar City, Utah, Oct. 15, 2018 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
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Jeff Richards, a native of Salt Lake City with family roots in Panguitch, lived in Moab for 20 years before joining St. George News in 2017. Jeff is a longtime journalist and secondary school teacher. He and his wife Penny are the parents of five daughters. They also have two young grandsons. Jeff and his family enjoy swimming, camping, sightseeing, reading, and taking pictures.