Byrd Barr Place will host its first community science fair, Our Science Fair: Energy Conservation Matters, on Saturday, February 28 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Byrd Barr Place, 722 18th Ave., Seattle.
Held in recognition of the 100th year of Black History Month, the free, family-friendly event will celebrate Black pioneers whose contributions have shaped science, technology and energy conservation. The event is designed to inspire young people to explore careers in STEM while highlighting the legacy of Black leadership in these fields.
Throughout the afternoon, families will participate in interactive, hands-on experiments and educational displays inspired by innovators Lewis Latimer, Annie Easley, David Crosthwait, Hazel O’Leary, Lonnie Johnson and Jessica O. Matthews. Activities will reflect their groundbreaking work in electrical engineering, renewable energy, heating and cooling systems, public policy, battery innovation and sustainable infrastructure.
In addition to science-based learning experiences, the event will feature:
• Free food for families
• Resource tables highlighting job opportunities and apprenticeship programs
• Information about summer youth programs
• Take-home experiments for children
• Opportunities for youth participants to win cash prizes
“Our Science Fair: Energy Conservation Matters is about more than experiments,” said Dr. Angela Griffin, CEO of Byrd Barr Place. “It’s about ensuring young people see themselves reflected in science and energy innovation, as well as understand that they come from a legacy of brilliance that continues to power our future.”
Byrd Barr Place has long focused on advancing equity, opportunity and community stability across Washington state. Organizers describe the science fair as an extension of that mission, creating an accessible space for education, connection and empowerment.
The event is free and open to the public. Families, students, educators and community members are encouraged to attend.
