Astronaut McArthur shares her stories from Space Shuttle Atlantis and the last Hubble mission. Enjoy dinner and a private screening of our IMAX movie Hubble introduced by Astronaut McArthur. Afterward, join our Astronaut on the rooftop terrace under the stars…
Hike the hills under the glowing light of the moon. Join us for a moderately strenuous yet serene 3-4 mile hike in our backyard, the Redwoods. Guided by an experienced hiker participants will begin and end the hike at Chabot.…
How many colors make black? Be amazed as black magically turns into vibrant purples, blues, greens, magenta, and more with just a drop of water! This hands-on science activity for children 5 and older introduces the concept of chromatography. Chromatography comes…
Today’s dynamic and rapidly changing San Francisco Bay Area requires up-to-date information about Earth’s natural processes, how they influence regional issues, and their impact on decision-making throughout the Bay Area. USGS scientists are studying these processes to gain a better…
We’ll be showing 4 IMAX favorites, displaying the great power of nature! Experience what it’s like when the ground shakes, mountains explode, and sky turns dark and violent. Go inside a tornado, and through the eye of a hurricane. Travel…
Get a different perspective on the Red Planet! We’ll make a Pocket Solar System, then make your own Space Helmet, and then mix some Martian soil to discover, “Why is Mars Red?” Space is limited to 30 participants per session.…
This Hands-On Science Education Workshop focusing on Strawberry DNA Extraction, is a fun activity for children and their parents. We will use a simple process to extract DNA from strawberries, learning details about cell structure, solubility, and chemical separations! Sponsored by…
Make your own rocket ship or UFO. Create spacemen and cosmic creatures. Get ready to blast off with fun space crafts. When: Thursday, November 3rd, 2PM Where: Schaberg Library, 2140 Euclid Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061-1327 [mappress mapid="112"]
Dr. Karen Kosiba, atmospheric scientist from Storm Chasers and IMAX film Tornado Alley appears at The Tech Museum, along with the VORTEX2 Doppler On Wheels. Climb inside the DOW parked outside The Tech Museum. Learn from Dr. Kosiba how it…
Dr. Karen Kosiba, atmospheric scientist from Storm Chasers and IMAX film Tornado Alley appears at The Tech Museum, along with the VORTEX2 Doppler On Wheels. Climb inside the DOW parked in front of The Tech Museum. Learn from Dr. Kosiba…
Make your own rocket ship or UFO. Create spacemen and cosmic creatures. Get ready to blast off with fun space crafts. When: Wednesday, November 2nd, 7PM Where: Redwood City Downtown Library, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063-1815 [mappress mapid="110"]
Sip on a glow-in-the-dark Cosmo as you enjoy the cosmic music stylings of the Physics Chanteuse. Learn about cosmic dynamics with hands-on activities by UCSC astrophysicists. Journey through the universe in the Holt Digital Starlab. Explore the museum under moody…
A screening of the film Contact and talk with Dr. Jill Tarter of the SETI Institute Join astronomer Jill Tarter, whose work and life was a key model for the character Jodie Foster plays in the film Contact, for a…
What happens when one of the funniest and smartest authors around gets interviewed by a MythBuster? Hear which space legends might be as combustible as urban ones when Mary Roach and Adam Savage chat it up about Packing for Mars:…
Santa Clara University encourages and supports scientific and technological research that is performed responsibly within ethical guidelines, promotes engagement in scientific discussions with a desire to explore the facts, and foster thoughtful debate on the ethical and societal implications. This…
The Tech Museum does! Join in all the robotic fun when we roll out the robot red carpet at San Jose Public Libraries. Program a human “robot” to complete a book-related task, and then design and build your own robot…
