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save the date, march 1, 2014

Demonstration

Marston Exploration Theater: 3D Astronomy Shows 4:30, 5:45, 7, 8:15
4:00 pm

Come and explore the Solar System and beyond in 3D!!!

Marston Exploration Theater (MET) in ISTB 4

Show times: 4:30pm, 5:45pm, 7pm and 8:15pm

Join ASU's School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE)  for an amazing view our planet, our Solar System, and the galaxies beyond in a 45 minute 3D tour of the Universe! We will highlight current and future exploration missions. 

This show is geared for kids from age 6-100!

Natural science

Zone 4 | ISTB 4 Lobby

Live Cowboy Poetry Performances
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Associate Professor Jim Blasingame recites verse narrating life in the Old West. He takes requests!

Humanities

Zone 2 | LL Building

Ants of Arizona!!
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Did you know that Arizona has the highest ant diversity of any U.S. state? Come see the diversity of ants being worked on by ASU researchers and talk to graduate students studying these fascinating insects! A variety of Arizona ants will be on display for you to observe and learn about their behaviors, habitats, communication, and foraging styles. Species will include Arizona leafcutters, desert harvester ants, and rock-dwelling ants!

Natural science

Zone 2 | LSC Atrium

Digital Culture Showcase and Gallery
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Featuring projects for ASU’s Digital Culture program, this showcase includes interactive performances and installations. Projects range from an interactive dance performance, to a surfing simulator, to a Zen-like immersive environment installation. Come experience these interactive projects and learn about the future of digital media.

Art/Design

Zone 1 | Stauffer B

How to Play Videogames (with Purpose)
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Can playing games like World of Warcraft, The Sims, Mass Effect, and Happy Action Theater actually help us learn? English PhD student Jeff Holmes, a fellow at the ASU Center for Games and Impact, discusses his research on “gaming to change the world.” Visit our NOD Game Room and play games like Portal, Minecraft, and others to judge the results for yourself!

Humanities

Zone 2 | LL 145

T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The T. Denny Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children, youth, and families through innovative inter-disciplinary research, instructional excellence, and active community involvement. We strive to be a leader in fusing basic and applied research and in translating scientific knowledge into solutions for pressing problems related to children, youth, families.  Join us to find out more about what we do!

4pm – 8pm – Child Fingerprinting

Social science

Zone 2 | Social Sciences Building (SS) Atrium

Mapping in the 21st Century
4:00 pm to 8:30 pm

How can GIS technology be used to help victims of domestic violence find the resources they need?  Or help find a suitable spot for a Mars landing?  Graduate students and recent alumni will show you these and other projects they’re working on, and what else computer-based mapping technology can do.

Natural science

Zone 1 | Coor 150

3D-IMAGINE: Tools for STEM instruction for the visually impaired
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

3D-IMAGINE3D-IMage Arrays to Graphically Implement New Education 

Art/Design

Zone 4 | ISTB 4 Lobby area

Army Sun Devil Battalion Climbing Wall
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

ASU's Army ROTC Sun Devil Battalion invites you to visit their booth, check out a HumVee and try their climbing wall.

 

Social science

Zone 4 |

ASU Lunabotics
4:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Get hands on experience with robots involved in planetary exploration research! Learn about the science, technology and engineering behind these robots. Visitors will also be able to interact with circuits and micro-controllers to make LED's and other projects come to life! 

 

Engineering

Zone 3 | ECG Student Center

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