Building Connections: How STEM and LEGO Strengthen Family Bonds
Building with LEGO bricks can build intergenerational bridges!
8 a.m.
Building with LEGO bricks can build intergenerational bridges!
That’s the experience of Richmond natives Benjamin Edlavitch and David “Poppy” Levine, the first grandparent and grandchild team featured on the LEGO Masters competition show. The duo’s shared passion for LEGO building brought together their interests in architecture and engineering.
At our May 22 Sunrise Science, Edlavitch and Levine will share their journey in constructing—from LEGO creations to model cars and beyond—and explain how their hobbies strengthened their family bond. Their presentation will explore how LEGO has inspired their creativity and problem-solving approaches, and they’ll discuss its potential as a powerful tool to educate and inspire the next generation of builders and creators. Of course, the dynamic duo will also highlight the many impressive LEGO designs they’ve created over the years!
Sunrise Science
- Who: Benjamin Edlavitch and David “Poppy” Levine, LEGO Masters Participants
- When: Thursday, May 22, 8 a.m.
- Where: Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220
Registration Information
Sunrise Science begins at 8 a.m. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. so you can grab a complimentary cup of coffee or tea to enjoy during the talk. Each presentation includes time for audience questions at the end. The event will conclude by 9 a.m. so you can continue on with your day, but with a little extra science to fill your cup of knowledge!
Sunrise Science events are free. Tickets are capped due to fixed seating in The Dome. Guests will be asked to fill all available seats.
All guests, including members, should make a reservation on the Science Museum’s website prior to the event. Tickets will only be available at the door if the event is not sold out. If you reserved tickets and can’t attend, please contact Guest Services at [email protected] or 804.864.1400 so we can make those spaces available for other guests.
Science Museum exhibitions are not open during Sunrise Science events.
