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Galactic Center Group
Come and learn about the supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy!
Space Weather: Explaining the Invisible
See and hear the changing magnetic fields around our planet, and learn how weather from the sun can influence the northern lights and space exploration.
ELFIN: UCLA's First Student-Built Satellite Mission
UCLA’s student satellite project – meet the team, hold a CubeSat, and learn about how and why we study space weather!
Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)
The Thirty Meter Telescope project is an international collaboration designing and building a next-generation extremely large optical-infrared telescope. TMT will allow us to see deeper into space and observe cosmic objects with unprecedented sensitivity and detail.
Kids in Nutrition
We educate young students about nutrition and the importance of moderation in food
Stars Have Freckles Too
The Astronomical Society at UCLA would like to present our booth Stars Have Freckles Too, where we will be talking about what sunspots are and where they come from. Stop by to have a chance to learn more about stars in our universe and view sunspots with your own eyes through our solar telescopes!
AMEBA: exploring microbes to megafauna
Come explore nature at all scales of life by extracting plant DNA and examining animal specimens.
Earth's sister: Venus
The booth will demonstrate planet Venus in daytime with the telescope and observers can learn about the planet’s details.
Extract DNA with gBSA!
Uncover the marvels of DNA! Join us for a hands-on exploration of the world of strawberry DNA. Discover the genetic make-up that tells all living things how to become what they are. Become a scientist and extract your very own strawberry DNA to take home!
The Building Blocks of Life
See our 3D-printed models to learn about the structures of biology that make viruses, proteins, and more!
High Energy Astrophysics
Come learn about gamma ray and cosmic ray research going on at UCLA!
Exploring Ecology & Evolution
Hands-on activities to learn about why plants and animals look the way they do!
Ask an Astronomer
Ask Astro Profs. Alice Shapley and Matt Malkan ANYTHING about Astronomy. And pick up your free cool Astro stuff!
UCLA Planetarium
The UCLA planetarium, led by the graduate students in the department of Physics & Astronomy, has long been one of the top attractions for the public on campus. Located on the 8th floor of the Mathematical Sciences building, the planetarium features presentations on a wide variety of topics ranging from solar system science, modern developments in astrophysics, and even history of astronomy. Presentations are typically accompanied by a night sky show in which you can see your favorite constellations and night-sky objects projected onto a dome to simulate a real-life stargazing experience right here in LA. If you are an astronomy enthusiast, make sure to take some time to stop by!
ASBMB
Meet UCLA’s Student Chapter of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as we demonstrate how physical properties of proteins affect our everyday life in how we prepare food.
Make Your Own Lava Lamp with SACNAS@UCLA
Join SACNAS at UCLA and explore the magic of chemistry by making your own colorful lava lamp! Create your own DIY masterpiece to take home.
UTAS Meteorite Collection
Get to know the different types of meteorites and how they came to earth. Talk with meteorite hunters!
Phi Sigma Rho
Phi Sigma Rho is a social sorority for women and non-binary people in technical studies that is dedicated to serving members and the community by promoting high standards of personal integrity, lifelong bonds of sisterhood, and academic and professional excellence with a social balance.
Metals Provide the Colors of Life
Learn how metals provide the colors of life with the Shafaat Group, a bioinorganic chemistry research group at UCLA. Investigate how acidity and basicity impact color using household pH indicators like blackberries and butterfly pea. You can also make and color your own oobleck to take home and share what you learned!
Bruin Beekeepers
Bruin Beekeepers is dedicated to bee education, research, and conservation. We manage beehives and various bee-related programs on campus and in the local community. Please come and check us out!
CNSI Technology Centers
Come explore the nano world and see the tools scientist use to manufacture and analyze nanomaterials!
Arts & Crafts with Tau Beta Pi
Come visit our booth if you want to watch bottle rockets fly + build your own film canister launcher!
Seeing the Unseen: Exploring Dark Matter
Dark matter and Dark Energy are mysterious areas of physics that confuses physicists and the public alike. This is not a good sign since they supposedly compose over 95% of our universe. There are observed phenomena in the universe that can’t be explained without these invisible, unseen substances. Yet, hiding behind a veil, dark matter and dark energy keeps the structures and expansion of the universe in order. Come to our booth and we can peer through the veil together.
ChromoChem: Colorful Chemistry
We will be demonstrating how cool color chemistry can be and explaining the scientific concepts behind what we see.
Illuminating the World of Molecules
Can we wave the world? This physical chemistry booth will help you find your own answers!
Archealogical Conservation: Piecing Together Mysteries
The UCLA / Getty Conservation Program educates and trains students in the highest standard of conservation practice. Our programs prepare graduates for careers in the preservation of archaeological and cultural materials.
Sweet and Cool Lab Blobs
Why Hawaii is a volcano? How Alaskan volcanoes differ?
Chem Kids
This booth will feature connections between chemistry and the world around us. Visitors will learn about the awesomeness of organic chemistry, participate in interactive activities, and enjoy a few souvenirs. This booth is brought to you by the Garg Lab at UCLA (https://garg.chem.ucla.edu/) who created and teach the UCLA “Chem Kids” summer camp.
Alpha Chi Sigma's Chemistry Corner
Alpha Chi Sigma’s Chemistry Corner is a space of fun and curiosity! Students will be able to observe and experience engaging chemistry experiments while learning in the process.
Make Your Own Earthquake
Come learn about how earthquakes occur in earthquake country!
Rocks of Southern California
Learn about the geology under our feet in southern California! What rocks are here, where are they found, and how did they form?
Dermatological
We will be making UV bracelets that can remind the participant to wear sunscreen, and we will also be doing a sunscreen demonstration in which participants can put sunscreen on their hands, place them on blue construction paper, and watch the sunscreen protect the portions of the paper that have their handprints.
Blue Planet - Explore the Oceans
Dive into ocean worlds to learn about life and processes in the oceans on Earth and beyond.
Fossil, Minerals and Books
Handle and learn about fossils and minerals and choose free books about science.
Society of Gender Equity in Geosciences
The mission of the Society of Gender Equity in Geosciences is to promote gender equity in the geophysical sciences through outreach, community building, institutional reform, and career development.
SMACS
Come do chemistry with us!
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences is a field focused on understanding the physical and chemical processes that govern the atmosphere and ocean systems. These systems are deeply interconnected, playing a key role in regulating climate, weather patterns, and marine environments. By studying the movement of air and water, the exchange of energy, and the role of gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide, scientists gain critical insights into natural phenomena, from storm formations to global climate change.
Tin Foil Boat Challenge
Make boats out of foil and see how much weight they can hold before sinking! Learn about the principles of buoyancy and density. Compare the different designs for cargo boats and speed boats and the reasons for each.
Math: You Can Count On It!
Have you ever seen a shape with one side? Have you ever tried to hang a picture badly? Try out math puzzles, games, and activities for all ages.
SpinLab!
To better understand ocean and atmospheric dynamics, we will be playing with spinning tanks of fluid, food coloring and ice cubes.
ASME at UCLA
We are a club that creates cool underwater and ground robots.
UCLA Department of Statistics & Data Science
Estimation of the number of trials needed to exit a labyrinth.
Squishy and Sticky Stuff with the Srivastava Lab
Come learn about soft materials, including polymers, gels, and foams, with Srivastava Lab members!
SWE-LA
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), is a non-profit educational, service organization dedicated to supporting women engineers and encouraging young women to consider an engineering education.
Society of Women Engineers
SWE’s Outreach Committee goal is to introduce STEM to students within the Los Angeles area through various engineering outreach events. At EYU, students will be designing their own paper sails that will move their boats with the help of wind power!
Gravity Table
Explore how black holes, stars, and planets interact through gravity!
Rocket Project at UCLA
Rocket Project is a club for students to learn everything about rockets so they can build one from scratch and launch it at the end of the school year.
Learn CPR! (And The Science Behind It)
Learn about CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), how to use and AED, and the science behind cardiac arrest!
Women in the Physical Sciences: Female Physics Laureates
A collection of engaging demos featuring the research of the five female physics nobel laureates.
Photon Booth
We explore the molecules that make things glow! Come build your own glow sticks and see what they have in common with household objects like turmeric and honey. Document your findings with pictures from our photon booth!
Venus - Our Mysterious Neighbor
What makes Venus so hard to understand? Come and find out at our booth! What is convection and why is it important for Venus? Come and investigate with our fun water and food dye convection experiment!
Let's Find Asteroids Before They Find Us!
NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor mission will find asteroids that may possibly hit Earth in the next century.
IEEE at UCLA
IEEE at UCLA is a student run club with the goals of providing education on the fundamentals of electrical and computer engineering to UCLA students as well as the surrounding communities.
TRACERS Mission: Studying Earth's Magnetic Field
The TRACERS Mission (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites) is a NASA-funded project designed to study the interactions between the Sun’s magnetic field and Earth’s magnetic field. Specially, it focuses on a phenomenon called magnetic reconnection, which occurs when magnetic field lines from different magnetic domains collide and rearrange. This process releases a significant amount of energy and is crucial for understanding space weather events such as the Earth’s aurora.
METEORITES
We will host students in our meteorite museum to touch meteorites and learn about solar system formation.
All About Brain Attacks
Come visit Stroke Force to learn all about how to recognize and prevent strokes. Spin the wheel for a prize too!
Twist & Treat: Learn Spine Moves with Candy Bones! (INI @ UCLA)
Learn about spinal anatomy and mobility from INI @ UCLA members who are passionate about innovative neuroscience research!
Ping-Pong Particle Accelerator
Learn physics of particle accelerators!
The Science of Stuff
Ever stop and think about why a plastic bag is bendy, why your metal spoon is shiny, and why concrete is so sturdy? Learn about the science that hides in the stuff you touch everyday! Discover how to harness the powers of materials science to create beams from cloth, harden metal, and more!
Psych in Action
Psychology in Action is a graduate student organization that aims to make psychological research more accessible to diverse audiences through innovative outreach and educational initiatives. Visit our booth for some fun activities about memory, reading, and willpower to get a sweet treat!
Interaxon: Neuron, Synthesis, Senses
InterAxon will provide demonstrations and informative presentations on topics in Neuroscience!
Exploring the Nano World!
Come learn about the ways that invisible science makes visible fun!
The Science of Staying Well: How the Immune System Works
Join us in learning about the immune system and how bacteria behave! Fight off bacteria and viruses in our custom interactive video game! Discover how microbes evolve with our original card game! Prizes also included!
How to Hack Your Brain
Do you want to learn how to hack your brain? Come to our booth to learn about neuroscience and how to unlock the ultimate superpower — habit formation!
EFMP - Stratigraphy in a Jar!
Have you ever noticed layering in rocks or mountains? If so, you may have been looking at sedimentary rocks. The layering is known as stratigraphy and in our booth, you will be able to create your own stratigraphy in a jar!
Particle Physics
What is the universe made out of? How can we learn about particles that are too small to see with a naked eye? Come and learn how the tiniest parts of the universe are researched by stepping into a particle detector in virtual reality! You can also see the footprints of the subatomic particles yourself in our miniature cloud chamber.
Our Magnetic Sun
At this booth, we will show many fun facts about the Sun, which is dominated by its magnetic field and affects the Earth significantly.
Exploring the Brain with SAND Lab
Learn more about the Brain with the UCLA SAND Lab! Dive deeper into topics of neuroscience and psychology with some of our crafts and interactive displays!
Diviner: The Moon in Infrared
Come learn how scientists at UCLA use a spacecraft to study the temperature of the Moon!
Exploring Jupiter and Europa with the NASA Juno mission and the Europa Clipper Mission
Learn about the latest discoveries at Jupiter from the NASA Juno mission and how the upcoming Europa Clipper mission will explore the subsurface ocean inside Europa with instruments built at UCLA.
Why Rocks Rock
Come learn how to identify your own rocks!