Paramus, N.J. — Arena STEM, a new retail “edu-tainment” concept, opened its first U.S. location at Westfield Garden State Plaza on December 18, 2020. The flagship store is located on level two near Nordstrom.
Arena STEM is a new and innovative concept that provides an interactive environment for kids and young adults to play, learn and engage with science and technology. The 40,000-square-foot facility offers hands-on experiences with real-life models, racetracks, events, contests and classes that include 3-D drawing, robotics, model making and more.
“More and more STEM curriculum has become an integral component of education in the United States and a gateway to STEM-related jobs,” says Arena STEM co-founder Sergei Manevich, who designed and developed the concept. “Arena STEM is a fun environment that utilizes STEM principles and fosters self-expression, critical thinking and innovation.”
“Arena STEM will provide our guests a unique experience that engages them in a new and different way,” says Jay Daly, senior general manager of Westfield Garden State Plaza.
Arena STEM, co-founded in the U.S. by Sergei Manevich and Lenny Lozinsky, is a new and innovative “edu-tainment” concept in a retail setting, focused on activities in the technical sciences of Science, Technology, Education and Mathematics combined with sports and hobbies. Area STEM is supported by Starta Ventures’ partners, Alexey Girin and Serge Milman. For more information, visit www.arenastem.com.
Westfield Garden State Plaza is located just minutes from Manhattan in Paramus, N.J. For more information, visit www.westfield.com/gardenstateplaza.
SOURCE: Unibail Rodamco Westfield / Arena STEM