Programs and Events
The Eberly College of Science puts on programs year-round, including after-school programs and weekend events. Check out the list below- click on each for more information!
Family Events
These community science nights bring together local residents of Bald Eagle, Bellefonte, and State College school districts with STEM businesses, organizations, and PSU scientists with interactive shows, demos, and tours.
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 concurrently with the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts.
Programs for Youth
STEM Career Day for Young Women: a full day of science enrichment, including student and faculty-led workshop sessions, speakers, conversations with academic advisers, and networking opportunities with professional scientists.
Spend three days learning how scientists analyze DNA and make new products and medicines!
This 3.5 day camp is specially designed for high schoolers on the autism spectrum. Learn about coding, virtual reality, and how to design your own 3D worlds!
Summer Experience in the Eberly College of Science (SEECoS) is a collaborative effort between ECOS and the Penn State Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) Program. The mission is to provide first generation, economically challenged PA students with the opportunity to participate in a summer science research project.
Built by partnerships with local companies and organizations, TOTB is a five-part after-school program to expose middle school students to STEM career options and fields.
Events for Adults
We're in the process of developing programs for adults- stay tuned! If you have an idea, be sure to let us know at outreach@science.psu.edu
Opportunities for Penn State Students
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!