Great Lakes Science Center (GLSC) will celebrate the progress driving northeast Ohio's future with its new Summer of Innovation series, providing hands-on STEM learning experiences and a chance to meet STEM professionals from regional forward-thinking companies.

With new technologies developing daily, new careers requiring a skilled workforce are rapidly growing.  The Summer of Innovation series expands on the GLSC’s existing workforce development initiatives, such as Manufacturing Day, which introduces high school and middle school students to potential careers in modern manufacturing.

Jobs that require knowledge and skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are among the fastest growing employment sectors, and informal science education has proven to be particularly effective at engaging diverse audiences to develop interest in STEM careers.

Four Summer of Innovation days, scheduled throughout the summer, will introduce guests to the wide variety of the region's STEM career opportunities.  Each day focuses on a different theme and includes industry partners and GLSC staff engaging guests in a range of activities.  Summer of Innovation days will be held from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. focused on the following industry fields: