Programs and Events
The Eberly College of Science organizes programs year-round, including after-school programs and weekend events.
Check out the list below - click on each for more information!
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Family Events
Virtual Science Festival
Check out our new Virtual Science Festival! Find many of your favorite PSU and community organizations from our in-person events in a virtual format. DIY science activities, videos, and tours.
Exploration-U
These community science nights bring together local residents of Bald Eagle, Bellefonte, and State College school districts with STEM organizations, clubs, and labs and Penn State scientists with interactive shows, demos, and tours.
Haunted-U
Haunted-U is a FREE Halloween-themed family science night at Penn State.
Please come join us this year, October 17th from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Science demonstrations, Halloween activities, and "haunting" lab tours are provided by Penn State faculty and students.
Astrofest
Since 1999, Penn State Astronomy students, faculty, and friends have been inviting the public to Davey Lab for AstroFest, a four night festival of Astronomy held during the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts.
Programs for Youth
ENVISION
This STEM Career Day Supporting Young Women is a full day of science enrichment, including student and faculty-led workshop sessions, speakers, conversations with academic advisers, and networking opportunities with professional scientists.
Opportunities for Penn State Students
I AM STEM
An annual speaking contest designed to help Penn State Science students develop and share their stories so that they can inspire other burgeoning STEM minds!
Questions?
Contact us via email at sciencecamps@science.psu.edu or give us a call at (814) 865-0501
Office of Science Outreach, 201 Ritenour Building, University Park, PA 16802
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