Celebrate 75 Years of STEM with Music, Science, and Hands-On Fun
ReSounding Success: A Community Celebration of Sound and STEM
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 1:00–5:00 PM | Eden Place Farms, Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL – April 25, 2025 – On Saturday, May 10, families, artists, and science enthusiasts are invited to ReSounding Success, a free, all-ages celebration of sound, science, and creativity at Eden Place Farms, located in the heart of Chicago’s South Side.
Running from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, the event honors the 75th anniversary of the National Science Foundation (NSF) with an afternoon full of interactive exhibits, sound exploration, and hands-on learning. Visitors can try out DJ mixing stations, experiment with field recording gear, meet scientists and sound artists, and enjoy short films—all while exploring one of Chicago’s most vibrant urban farms.
“We know some people find museums too quiet, while others find children museums too noisy,” says Martha Merson, ReSounding Success planner and Senior Scientist at TERC. “This event is designed to be the perfect balance—where you can engage with sound in a way that’s fun and interactive. You won’t just learn about sound—you’ll play with it, shape it, and experience how it affects you.”
This event is organized by TERC, a leading nonprofit in STEM education research and development, and the organization’s Sound Travels project, which investigates how soundscapes—the sounds around us—impact learning in spaces like parks, zoos, and science centers. Partners from Solidarity Studios in Chicago, The Neighborhood Art School in Detroit, and Great Lakes Audubon are part of the event planning team and will be on hand to share insights on how the sounds in our environments influence how we think, feel, and interact with the world.
Highlights include:
- DJ booths and sound mixing equipment to try out
- Conversations with scientists, artists, and sound engineers
- Interactive exhibits and sound-based STEM activities
- Nature-based experiences for kids and families
- Food vendors and picnic areas
- A curated selection of short films about sound and science
Whether visitors are curious kids, creative adults, or simply looking for a fun and educational way to spend a Saturday, ReSounding Success promises to inspire, entertain, and deepen appreciation for how sound impacts our everyday lives.
Registration for the event is here, but drop-ins are welcome.
About TERC
TERC is a Cambridge, MA based nonprofit made up of teams of forward-thinking STEM experts dedicated to innovation and creative problem solving. TERC believes great futures are built through math and science.
For nearly 60 years, TERC has taken a learner-centered approach to STEM education in both formal and informal settings. At the frontier of theory and practice, TERC’s work encompasses research, content and curriculum development, technology innovation, professional development, and program evaluation. Through TERC’s STEM curricula and programs, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to ask questions, solve problems, and expand their opportunities. TERC’s professional development helps teachers and facilitators utilize new tools, materials, and inquiry-based strategies to enrich the learners’ experience.
TERC strives to create level playing fields for all learners, reaching millions of students each year. TERC imagines a future where teachers and students are members of vibrant communities engaged in creative, rigorous, and reflective inquiry.
To learn more, please visit www.terc.edu.