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STEAMfest + Solar Eclipse

Here is what's happening on campus:

Friday, October 13:
6:00 pm: Scientist Dr. Hugh Hudson will give a special lecture on solar eclipses at the CEED building (North 1310 FM 1788, Midland, TX 79707)

Saturday, October 14:
9:30 am: Meet us at the UTPB Quad (center of campus) and on the Mesa Deck (at the Mesa Building) for the best seat in the nation to watch the solar eclipse! Scientists from UTPB, NASA, and the Gordon Center will launch scientific balloons into the sky, and you'll be there for it all.

10:18-1:20 pm: View the eclipse at UTPB (we'll provide the safety glasses!)

2:00-5:00 pm: STEAMfest - there will be interactive science and art activities for all ages!

A things to know about the event:

  • Free parking is available in front of the Mesa Building
  • Bring your lawnchairs and blankets to set up on the quad
  • Food will be available to purchase in the Mesa Market (2nd floor of the Mesa Building, accessible from the Mesa Deck) and at the Starbucks in the Library.

Find all of the details about our STEAMfest + Solar Eclipse events here: UTPB to host solar eclipse watch party with NASA and Gordon Center, STEAMfest to follow

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Thank you to our generous STEAMfest sponsors:

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 Thank you to our generous Solar Eclipse Event sponsors:

 

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