Google and Discovery Education brought the future of technology directly to Douglas County 
families on Dec. 6 for a STEM learning experience. Google Family STEM Day, a free event held at Factory Shoals Elementary School, engaged K-12 students and their families in hands-on experiences with science, technology, engineering, and math.
Nearly 100 families participated in the daylong event, which connected Douglas County Google Data Center employees with the community. Families had opportunities throughout the day to rotate through five interactive activity stations featuring artificial intelligence, robotics, coding, engineering and augmented reality.
At the robotics station, families applied coding skills to program robots to complete basketball challenges. At the AI station, they created models that could recognize body movements and objects, while the augmented reality station brought the human body, Earth, and solar system to life. Throughout each session, staff highlighted possibilities for the future through STEM education.
“Seeing families working together to solve problems was a remarkable sight to watch,” said Jeremy Anderson, K-12 Math/Science Lead ILT. “The joy on the faces of the students and parents when they successfully programmed a robot to maneuver a course and shoot a basket was heartwarming.
Google/Discovey Education brought science into families' lives in an innovative and inspiring way.”
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning Dr. K'Asha Davis said the energy in the room proved how meaningful learning becomes when schools and families explore together. "Partnering with Google and Discovery Education allowed our students to dive into authentic STEM challenges while their families participated every step of the way," she said.
Douglas County was selected as one of four locations to host Family STEM Day events in fall 2025. Google's partnership with Discovery Education extends to communities across the country where Google Data Centers operate.