KC Counts talks with Erika Acosta, Pre-k 12 STEM instructional outreach specialist, and Dr. Rick Marlatt, Dean of the College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation, which is hosting Learn-A-Palooza. Here is a transcript of their conversation:

KC Counts:

Erica, why don't we start with you? just give us an overview of what Learn-A-Palooza is.

Erika Acosta:

Absolutely. So Learn-A-Palooza is a community event that highlights STEAM plus exploration for all families, starting with the youngest of kids. It also highlights community resources, really diving into hands-on fun STEM learning for kids and bringing community together so that they can explore NMSU in general.

KC Counts:

Dean Marlett, why don't you talk a little bit about some of the goals of Learn-A-Palooza?

Dean Rick M

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