West Campus Activities
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Natural Science
BIO-RAMA Supertaster Extravaganza!
Come experience the magic of biology first-hand! Find out if you are a supertaster! Your genes determine what you inherited for taste! There are Supertasters, tasters and non-tasters in our world but you can learn to be a supertaster! Let’s find out what you are!
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | Third Floor | 352
Natural Science
What do you see? Optical illusions, are they a trick of the mind?
Do you see straight lines or are they crocked? How is that possible? What causes those optical illusions and how do they trick our mind? Come check out some tough ones and see if you can guess why you see it one way and others see something different.
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | Second Floor | 206
Engineering
Solve the Cube!
Come try the CUBE. Stop by Herberger Young Scholars Academy and try to complete the Rubik’s Cube. For those that are brave we will have competition timers set up and you can time yourself. Can you beat the best time?
Zone A: West • Herberger Young Scholars Academy (HYSA) | First Floor | 108/116
Health & Wellness
Health Simulation Activities
Meet Sammy the simulation manikin and learn first aid techniques as he experiences a “series of unfortunate events”. Learn to recognize heart and breath sounds using the same equipment our students use in our state-of-the art simulation center. Interact with our Sim Baby Josefina, a high-tech infant simulator who helps our students practice routine care and manage critical emergencies.
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | First Floor | 135
Art/Design
Kaleidoscope Creations
Make your own kaleidoscope at the ASU Library! Kaleidoscopes symbolize creativity and the opportunity to see yourself in a different way. A chance to look at the beauty of colors, shapes and patterns in the world around you. The library is made up of resources that change and adapt and become personal to those who enter the building. For ASU Open Door 2022, join the ASU Library for an exciting day of exploration and discovery featuring highlighted resources that include our Makerspace. Wherever you are from, wherever you are going. You belong at your library.
Zone C: West • Fletcher Library (FLHLB) | First Floor | Lobby
Art/Design
Design your own Button!
Do you have a statement to make? Want to tell the world you love cats or cupcakes? Now is your chance. Come make a personalized button and wear it for the world to see! Great for all ages.
Zone A: West • Faculty Office/Administration (FAB) | First Floor | Lobby
Natural Science
How fast can you read this? Test your brain!
Can you read the words red, yellow, green and blue? What if we changed it up a bit? Let's see how fast you can read our list and see if you can win a prize. Find out what we have to do to read this and how research explains they why behind it!
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | Second Floor | 205
Natural Science
BIO-RAMA DNA Extravaganza!
Come experience the magic of biology first-hand! We will extract DNA from strawberries. In just a few minutes you will be able to extract, isolate and observe the DNA of a strawberry. You don’t have to be a trained scientist or you don’t need a special microscope. You can learn how to do this today!
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | Third Floor | 352
Health & Wellness
Yoga Pretzels: Fun Yoga Activities For All Ages
Join ASU Counseling Services to learn and practice a variety of yoga poses through Yoga Pretzels, an activity for all ages! You don't have to have any yoga experience, it's about having fun with your family!
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | Second Floor | 213
Humanities
Jeopardy
Test your knowledge of subjects in the humanities and arts by playing this parody of the game show Jeopardy based on the degrees awarded in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies. Prizes awarded for correct answers!
Zone B: West • Fletcher Lawn Outdoors | Fletcher Lawn
Health & Wellness
Archery Tag
What's not to love about a game that combines Dodgeball and Archery? Get your exercise and join us for a fun game of Archery Tag! Stop by Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness and test your skills.
Zone B: West • The Quad Outdoors | Lawn
Natural Science
Lava Bottle Creation
Come learn about chemistry as you make your own lava bottle creation. By mixing brightly colored water with oil, you will see bubbles begin to form right before your eyes! This is a simple and fun activity that shows off some basic science principles. All bottles will be topped with a cork so you can take your fun creation home.
Zone C: West • Sun Devil Fitness Complex (SDFCW) | First Floor | Lobby
Natural Science
Poisons, Potions and People
Cast your eyes on some of the most famous poisons and toxicants, such as cyanide, arsenic, DDT, mercury and radioactive materials. Come see what lurks in everyday products! You might be surprised!
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | First Floor | 102
Business
Experience Leadership and Culture
Thunderbird invites families to learn about the importance of leadership and culture in global management and international business. Experience different cultures and meet future business leaders from multiple countries.
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | Second Floor | 202
Natural Science
Black Widows from our urban desert
Kids and adults alike will be wowed by live, safely contained, black widow spiders. Staff will lead guests through the scientific process-asking questions and designing tests of their hypotheses. Learn about our research in the lab.
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | Third Floor | Lobby
Business
Balloon Bonanza!
Come visit the W. P. Carey School of Business balloon twister artist. They will amaze you with your very own balloon creation!
Zone B: West • Sands Courtyard Outdoors | Courtyard
Business
Is the price right?
Are you getting the most bang for your buck? Come visit the W. P. Carey School of Business to find out!
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | First Floor | 103
Engineering
Robo Prep
Come see how we teach K-12 students the early steps of robotic engineering. You might be surprised!
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | Second Floor | 215
Natural Science
That is one hot pepper!
Did you know there is a pepper so hot it is 400 times hotter than jalapeno peppers? Come learn about the importance of peppers in our world and find out why we research them! Plant a seed to take home and grow your own. We promise, it won’t be the Carolina Reaper pepper, but one you can enjoy with your family!
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | Second Floor | 203
Health & Wellness
ASU Army ROTC/Sun Devil Battalion
Are you looking to gain leadership development, greater cultural awareness, scholarships, or transformative experiences? Discover ASU’s elite Army ROTC Program at The Department of Military Science Open Door display. Test your physical and mental strength with a pull up and push up contest and football toss. Meet your hero’s from Sun Devil Battalion, one of the largest commissioning source of Army Lieutenants in the country. We hope to see you there!
Zone B: West • The Quad Outdoors | Lawn
Student Life
Experience ASU
Special Hours: 11-12:30 p.m.
Join us to learn about admission, scholarships and financial aid, student housing, and ways to get involved. You will also go on a student-led walking tour of campus with a Devils’ Advocate. This two-hour visit will give you an overview of the admission process and a peek at what it’s like to be a Sun Devil. Sign up at visit.asu.edu/schedule
Zone A: West • University Center (UCB) | First Floor | Future Sun Devil Welcome Center (UCB170)
Art/Design
Once Upon A Time...
Bring your inner storyteller and tap our human roots as we tell and listen to stories. All ages are invited to sit around our “campfire” and spin tales that engage hearts and minds. Learn how plot, setting, character, conflict, and resolution work to captivate an audience, teach important lessons, and build stronger family ties.
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | Second Floor | 211
Student Life
Come craft with us!
Stop by the University Housing table to learn more about living at ASU and make a DIY decoration to brighten up any living space!
Zone B: West • Casa De Oro ( CDOR ) Outdoors | Main Entryway
Engineering
Cybersecurity and Cyber Safety
Have fun with interactive activities on cybersecurity and cyber safety! Learn about classical cipher breaking, password cracking, and smart home security!
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | First Floor | 104
Natural Science
Wacky Wind Tubes!
You won't believe how fun it is to test your flying skills with the Wacky Wind Tube! Join Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and the Teachers of the Future to cut up, create and test a variety of everyday objects in our Wind Tubes! How high does it go? This is a creative way to explore airflow, drag, symmetry, turbulence, air resistance and gravity! While you are here, take a picture with our own 'Wacky Wavy Army Guy'!
Zone A: West • University Center (UCB) Outdoors | Walkway between FAB and UCB
Health & Wellness
Earn your "Medication Safety Patrol" Badge!
After participating in a variety of activities, children will better understand key medicine safety principles. They will learn the difference between candy and medicine, understanding prescription bottles, where they should be stored and who should take the medication. After you complete each activity you will earn your Medicine Safety Patrol Badge!
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | Second Floor | 204
Student Life
Herberger Young Scholars Academy Hybrid Tour
Tour the innovative Herberger Young Scholars Academy building, located on the West campus. We will be conducting hybrid tours - self-guided and with student leaders. Your tour might even be lead by a robot!
Zone A: West • Herberger Young Scholars Academy (HYSA) | First Floor | Lobby
Natural Science
Build 3D Shapes
Build simple or complex 3D shapes. Can you build all the ‘solid’ shapes? Can you build a closed shape with at least one of each type of tile? Explore the possibilities of shapes in 3D.
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) Outdoors | Courtyard
Natural Science
Marshmallow and Toothpick Geometry
Test your geometry and building skills with marshmallows and toothpicks! Build 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional shapes!
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | Second Floor | 246
Natural Science
Forensic Science Frenzy
Forensic Science Frenzy. Come learn what it really takes to be a crime scene investigator and forensic scientist. See how forensic science assists law enforcement and legal investigations. Could you help catch a criminal? Come find out!
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | Lower Level | L1-08
Health & Wellness
Make Your Own First Aid Kit
Make your own mini first aid kit and be prepared! Edson College will help you put it all together!
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | First Floor | 135
Natural Science
Solar Energy and My World: Ovens, Water Cycle and More...
Come learn how the Sun powers processes on Earth, and how solar energy can be harnessed to power our lives as well. Participants can make a solar oven and cook a s'more while learning about solar energy. This is a great activity for families. Children under the age of 8 will need help from an adult.
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | First Floor | 199
Culture/Language
Write A Story in Six Words
Author Ernest Hemingway took the six-word challenge and wrote this: “For Sale. Baby Shoes. Never worn.” But we like this one better: “I use to be a worm.” Come write your own! You might even win a prize.
Zone B: West • Fletcher Lawn Outdoors | Fletcher Lawn
Natural Science
BIO-RAMA Owl Extravaganza!
Come experience the magic of biology first-hand! Owls usually swallow their prey whole but are unable to digest certain parts such as bones, teeth, and fur. The owl’s gizzard packs the undigested parts into a ball called a “pellet” that they puke back up. Owls generally cast out about two pellets a day! Come use our tools to see what your owl ate!
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | Third Floor | 352
Health & Wellness
Crafty Anatomy
ASU Health Services challenges you to try your hand at our arts and crafts with an anatomy twist!
Zone A: West • University Center (UCB) Outdoors | Breezeway
Health & Wellness
Blood Pressure Checks
Visit with Edson College and have your blood pressure checked by our nurses and nursing students. Commit to your health and wellness.
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | First Floor | 135
Health & Wellness
Origami Heart Affirmations
Join ASU Counseling Services to make an origami heart with a positive affirmation to hang somewhere that you can see it every day. Perfect for all ages!
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | Second Floor | 213
Business
Where did all the toilet paper go?
Where did your products go? Come visit the W. P. Carey School of Business to learn how Supply Chain and Logistics impact your life!
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | First Floor | 113
Natural Science
Green Thumb Gardener
Come see the student garden at Herberger Young Scholars Academy, learn how HYSA uses the gardens in their culinary classes and how they work in a desert to keep a garden green. Participants can plant a seed to bring the garden home with them!
Zone A: West • Herberger Young Scholars Academy (HYSA) Outdoors | South Garden Courtyard
Student Life
Angry Birds
Players toss beanbag birds to attempt to knock as many “pigs” as they can off of a wooden structure.
Zone A: West • University Center (UCB) Outdoors | Breezeway
Social Science
Communication into Practice
Come visit CommLabASU and see where communication is put into practice! Visitors will have the opportunity to tour and experience the amazing work that is done in one of the nation’s leading Communication labs, found exclusively on ASU's West campus. Gain new insight and understanding surrounding various topics like: public speaking, message shaping, multimodal communication and more. Leave with new appreciation on the importance of communication studies and a sweet treat!
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | Third Floor | Breezeway & CommLab
Art/Design
SummerUP camp fun! Let's do Tie Dye!
SummerUP Camp spends their days learning cool things like coding, forensic science or solving medical challenges, but at night, we play! Come get your hands wet and tie dye your very own bandana! Great for all ages!
Zone A: West • Faculty Office/Administration (FAB) Outdoors | Courtyard
Engineering
Gadgets Galore!
Visit the Herberger Young Scholars Design Lab to experience a fully operational makerspace with all the latest gadgets and tools. Students from the school will be on hand to demonstrate everything from 3D printers and laser cutters to their First Tech Challenge robots. You might even get the chance to drive one of the bots via remote control. There will be some fun take-aways!
Zone A: West • Herberger Young Scholars Academy (HYSA) | First Floor | Makerspace Room 102
Culture/Language
Blackout Poetry
Create poems from pages ripped out of books. You can use Harry Potter, the United States Constitution, magazines or other books! The team for Summer Writers Workshop, a camp for teens, will show you how!
Zone B: West • Fletcher Lawn Outdoors | Fletcher Lawn
Natural Science
Glow in the Dark Rocks
How many rocks do you see in your everyday life? We walk on them, climb on them and even skip them across the lake. There is absolutely no practical reason why rocks should glow, but many do! Come to our 'dark room' and check out these spectacular floresent minerals and rocks for yourself!
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | First Floor | 113
Social Science
Beat the Lie Detector: Two Truths, One Lie
To beat the lie detector, you need to come up with two true stories (or facts) and one lie. We'll give you a few minutes to come up with your stories, and then we’ll use motion tracking to find out when you’re lying! You’ll see your movements projected on the wall in front of you as you tell your stories. When you’re done, our expert human lie detector will try to identify the lie, and then they’ll consult the machine. Anyone who can beat the machine lie detector wins our grand prize!
Zone A: West • Faculty Office/Administration (FAB) | Lower Level | B23
Natural Science
Shark Discovery
Sharks both fascinate and terrify people. Unfortunately, misinformation and misconceptions have left many sharks unjustly vilified. Learn interesting facts and dispell common myths about sharks. Learn about our research and what it is like to be on Shark Week! We’ll have shark jaws, shark parts, and whole sharks for people to see and touch.
Zone B: West • Classroom/Lab/Computer Classroom (CLCC) | Second Floor | 256
Art/Design
Honors and Slime
Did you know it takes chemistry to make slime? You will love this slimy science project! Come make slime with us!
Zone B: West • Fletcher Lawn Outdoors | Fletcher Lawn
Student Life
me3®: Major and Career Quiz
Find a major, degree program and career that fits you with me3®, an online interactive major and career quiz. Easily explore majors and careers that fit your interests and passions. Then chart an academic pathway to find a degree program that leads to a career so you can design the future you want.
Zone B: West • Fletcher Lawn Outdoors | Fletcher Lawn
Health & Wellness
CPR Demonstration
Observe Edson College nursing faculty and alumni demonstrate CPR and practice with us on our manikins. This is your chance to see how it feels to give CPR!
Zone B: West • Sands Classroom & Lecture Hall (SANDS) | First Floor | 135