Vandal Science Day is a free, open-to-the-public event hosted annually by UI’s College of Science. On Monday, Nov. 2 from 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. the event will take place at the Integrated Research and Innovation Center (IRIC).
The event will feature hands-on workshops, presentations and interactive learning experiences led by College of Science faculty members and students. Participants of all ages are welcome, with the event placing a focus on high school students.
According to the UI website, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in science activities and demonstrations, engage with faculty and students leading innovative projects, explore various scientific disciplines through interactive exhibits and gain insight into real-world applications of scientific research
Event schedule:
9:30-10:30 a.m. – Featured talk: Jason Barnes on NASA’s Dragonfly mission to Titan.
Learn about the Vandal partnership with NASA that will send an octocopter to Titan in 2028 to explore the possibility of life on Saturn’s largest moon.
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Hands-on science activities and demos
Explore over 25 tables featuring hands-on science activities and demos.
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Idaho Museum of Natural History exhibit
Explore the new northern branch of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, featuring hands-on demonstrations and activities. Located on campus and free of charge.
12:30-1:15 p.m. – Pizza lunch with DIY ice cream station
Enjoy a free pizza lunch, followed by a demonstration using liquid nitrogen to make ice cream. Add your own toppings and enjoy a sweet treat!
1:15-1:30 p.m. – Wrap up and prize announcements
Gather to find out who won prizes based on games and challenges offered at different activity stations throughout the event.
Hands-on activity stations include opportunities to explorefossils, engage with a groundwater flow model, learn about wind movements and interact with UI’s archaeo-chemistry lab amongst a handful of other experiences.
More information about the offered activities can be found on the UI website.
For any questions about the event, Contact Amy Kingston at [email protected].
Sam Walsh can be reached at [email protected]