Oakley STEM Center - Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville

About Oakley STEM Center - Tennessee Tech University

The Millard Oakley STEM Center at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville offers interactive programs and activities for students from prekindergarten through college and regional community members. Located in Ray Morris Hall, the center hosts educator and school programs alongside family and community events. Visitors can participate in Super Saturday events designed for prekindergarten through eighth grade students, combining former Fab Fridays and Safari Saturdays programming. The center operates a STEMobile that brings activities to outlying areas and maintains a mobile planetarium for astronomy experiences. A lending library provides resources for extended learning. The center also administers the Tennessee Middle School Math Contest, hosts a Science and Engineering Fair, and runs the ARISE Program and Governor's School for Emerging Technologies. These offerings serve students seeking hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across multiple age groups and experience levels.