STEM Day: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathmatics

Saturday,  November 2nd, 2024

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

At the °µÍøÊÓÆµConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building (CPISB)

Come join us for a day of STEMulating activities!

STEM Day is an interactive event hosted at °µÍøÊÓÆµto promote exciting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.  All are welcome to this free event!

Lunch available for purchase from Trendy Eats!

We will host a variety of activities, including:
  • Interactive Activities & Presentations
  • Science Demonstration Shows
  • Tours

 

30+ booths with hands-on activities related to robotics, earthquakes, Alaska wildlife, DNA, human anatomy, wind power, and so much more.

Engaging demonstrations from physics and chemistry experts.

If a student completes an activity passport by visiting at least eight booths, then they can enter into a drawing for a chance to win amazing prizes!

There will be special sessions throughout the day, as shown in the schedule below.
 
  • 10:30am: Physics Demonstration
  • 11:30am: Engineering laboratory Tour
  • 12:45pm: Engineering laboratory Tour
  • 2:00pm: Chemistry Demonstration
  • 3:00pm: Chemistry Demonstration
 
ASL interpretation is available.
 
FREE Planetarium and Visualization Theater Shows will be available throughout the day*
  • Supermassive Black Holes: 10:10am and 2:10pm
  • Dinosaurs!: 10:50am and 2:50pm
  • From Earth to the Universe: 11:30am and 3:30pm
*Come early as the seats go fast.
 
 

A tour of engineering labs with demonstrations related to structural engineering, materials science, and hydrokinetics.

11:30am-12:25pm - Tour of Engineering Research Labs

1:00-1:55pm - Tour of Engineering Research Labs

The tour of the Engineering & Industry Building will include three stops:

  • Fluid Mechanics Lab Demonstration by Dr. Tom Ravens
  • Materials Testing Lab Demonstration by Dr. Raghu Srinivasan
  • Structures Testing Lab Demonstration by Dr. Scott Hamel

For the tour of engineering research labs, a shuttle will pick up and drop off outside the front door. Please be ready to go, lined up, at the scheduled start time.

 

Have questions? Email uaa_stem@alaska.edu

STEM Day is based in the °µÍøÊÓÆµConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building (CPISB).  Parking is free! Please see  for details. 

 

We would like to give a special thanks to the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the College of Health for their support of °µÍøÊÓÆµSTEM Day.