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Robotics and Intelligent Systems Lab (RISE Lab)

Engineering and Technology | All ages

Come to check these robots and learn their applications in manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure management, and even space exploration!

Zone A: Polytechnic | Technology Center (TECH) | 179, 183

2025


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Science Technology and Society Match Challenge

Innovation | All ages

Join us for an engaging memory game that sparks conversations about how science and technology shape our world. Our Science, Technology, and Society program explores the…

Zone A: Polytechnic | Agribusiness Center (AGBC) | Outdoor Space with table

2025


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Learn about Innovation and Invention at ASU Library

Interdisciplinary Studies | All ages

Discover your recipe to be an innovator! One part imagination and determination, one part research and one part ASU community. Innovators are inventors who come from diverse…

Zone A: Polytechnic | Academic Center (CNTR) | Polytechnic Library

2025


Ire A. Fulton Schools of Engineering

Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering- Discovering Engineering

Engineering and Technology | All ages

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering stands as the largest and most comprehensive engineering school in the nation, with 27 undergraduate degree programs and 48 graduate…

Zone A: Polytechnic | Technology Center (TECH) | Building Lobby

2025


Administration Building at the Polytechnic Campus

Experience ASU information session and tour

Campus Life | All ages

Join an in-person admission presentation followed by a student-led guided tour of campus for you and up to two guests.

Zone A: Polytechnic | Administration (ADMIN) | 140

2025


Microscope Activity

Explore Health Under the Microscope

Health and Wellness | All ages

Discover the fascinating world of health science up close! Join the ASU College of Health Solutions for a hands-on microscope activity suitable for all ages. Explore how…

| Polytechnic campus | Backus Mall

2025


Vertical Jump

Physical Performance Monitoring

Health and Wellness | All ages

Elevate the fun for all ages with our Vertical Jump activity! Test your skills and soar to new heights in this exciting challenge. It's a thrilling experience that…

| Polytechnic campus | Backus Mall

2025


Ear Canal

Walkthrough Ear Tunnel

Health and Wellness | All ages

Step into the world of hearing with an immersive walk through tunnel containing trivia, demonstrations, a video view of the ear canal, fall risk screenings, and of course…

| Polytechnic campus | Backus Mall

2025


Intubation Simulation

Intubation Simulation

Health and Wellness | High school & up

Come by to learn about intubation! We will have ASU staff available to provide an overview of what intubation is and then talk about some of the different reasons in which we…

Zone B: Polytechnic | Student Union (UNION) | Backus Mall

2025


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Human Factors Attention Task

Interdisciplinary Studies | All ages

Join us as we explore different human factors concepts such as the Stroop Task. Through these activities, participants will be able to experience human factors concepts first…

Zone C: Polytechnic | Interdisciplinary Science And Technology Building 3 (ISTB3) | First floor

2025


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Crafting Compassion

Health and Wellness | All ages

Edson College is looking to partner with Circle the City to make friendship bracelets with our Open Door participants and discuss and educate them on the topic of…

Zone B: Polytechnic | Student Union (UNION) | Backus Mall (near Student Union)

2025


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Heart Health Matters

Health and Wellness | All ages

February is American Heart Month! Learn about how to keep your heart healthy with regular movement that you can do anytime, anywhere. Participants will learn about different…

Zone B: Polytechnic | Student Union (UNION) | Backus Mall (near Student Union)

2025


Edson College volunteers sit behind a pediatric manikin at ASU Open Door 2023

Healthcare Simulation Demonstrations

Health and Wellness | All ages

Get hands-on experience with our state of the art simulation technology! Come see our simulation manikin in action - this baby can breathe, blink and more! Learn how our…

Zone B: Polytechnic | Student Union (UNION) | Backus Mall (near Student Union)

2025


Aircraft engine

Aviation Programs Powerplants Lab

STEM | High school & up

The ASU Aviation Programs powerplants lab will be open for visitors to see see various types of jet engines/aircraft components and their operation.

Zone C: Polytechnic | Simulator Building (SIM) | 121

2025


Air traffic control simulator

Air Traffic Control Tower Simulator

STEM | High school & up

The air traffic control tower simulator on ASU’s poly campus uses voice recognition and high resolution graphics to simulate the control tower environment. Students use the…

Zone C: Polytechnic | Simulator Building (SIM) | 264

2025


Aircraft Simulator

Aviation Programs Flight Simulator Demonstration

STEM | High school & up

Come experience what it's like to be a pilot at the ASU Aviation Programs flight simulator demonstration! Two motion flight simulators will be available for…

Zone C: Polytechnic | Simulator Building (SIM) | 139

2025


Remote Controlled Airplane

Aircraft Structures Lab & Remote Controlled Simulation

STEM | High school & up

The ASU Aviation Programs will be showcasing the aircraft structures lab. Visitors will have the opportunity to test their hand as a remote controlled pilot on our flight…

Zone C: Polytechnic | Simulator Building (SIM) | 125

2025


Student collaborate with an artificial intelligence to discover, investigate and solve novel scientific problems.

Dreamscape Learn

Science | Middle school

Dreamscape Learn (DSL) is a collaborative venture between Dreamscape Immersive and Arizona State University, merging the most advanced pedagogy with the entertainment…

Special start times: Schedule: Shows will start every 20 minutes and last about 30 minutes. We will host guests on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Zone A: Polytechnic | Santan Hall (SANTN) | Room 131

2025


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Communicating through Color

Communication and Media | Elementary school & under

During this activity, students will learn about how our eyes process color by 1) using M&Ms to illustrate how our eyes process different colors of the candy, 2) using…

Zone B: Polytechnic | Santa Catalina Hall (SANCA) | 230D

2025


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Learn the Phonetic Alphabet

Education and Teaching | All ages

A brief introduction to the military's phonetic alphabet. Students can spell their names using words like Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, etc. Secret code: students need to…

Zone B: Polytechnic | Student Union (UNION) | Student Union Lawn

2025