CSM's Family Science & Astronomy Festival + Makerspace

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CSM's Family Science & Astronomy Festival + Makerspace (formerly Family Science Day) brings the wonders of science to our community! Future scientists-in-the-making are welcomed to campus to participate in fun makerspace activities, watch Chef Ed make comets, visit fascinating biology, chemistry, geology, and math stations for hands-on demos hosted by CSM instructors and staff, attend our live keynote speaker presentation, stargaze with astronomy faculty, and more!

Keynote Lecture:
“Forward to the Moon” Greg Schmidt, Director of the Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) at NASA Ames Research Center, discusses NASA’s historical journeys to the Moon, from Apollo to upcoming Artemis missions, emphasizing global collaboration and the broader impact on science, technology, and economy.

7:30 pm • CSM Theatre (Building 3)

Reception:
8:30 pm • Theatre Lobby (Building 3)

Jazz Under the Stars/Telescopic Observation
9:15 pm • CSM Rooftop Observatory (Building 36)

Makerspace Activities (see listings)

Family Science Day Activities (see listings)

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ON CSM CAMPUS

Science Building 36, Library Building 9, and Theatre Building 3