Past Events

Our summer institute application closes this Sunday night, and we still have slots open!!! PLEASE ENCOURAGE ANY 4th, 5th or 6th grade teacher in the state of Arizona you know who might want to experience ten days of cutting-edge professional development in STEM fields while living in residence at Biosphere 2 this summer! The online application for the Arizona Center for STEM Teachers 2013 Summer Institute is now live. The application closes on March 25th. For more information, please see http://azstemteacherscenter.org/onlineapp/acst-2013-summer-institute-application

What is a transit of Venus?
When Venus passes directly between earth and the sun, we see the distant planet
as a small dot gliding slowly across the face of the sun.  Historically, this
rare alignment is how we measured the size of our solar system.  This will be
the last transit of Venus to occur in your lifetime; the next alignment won't
occur until 2117!

Guests will enjoy live telescope viewing of the Venus transit across the face of
the sun along with presentations by local astronomers about the importance of
this event.  This event is presented in partnership with the Tucson Amateur
Astronomy Association and the University of Arizona College of Science.

Where: Biosphere 2, 32540 S Biosphere Road

Time: 3pm – 6pm

How much: Free and open to the public (tour of Biosphere 2 not included).

Details: Guests will enjoy live telescope viewing of the Sun and Venus transit along with presentations by local astronomers about the importance of this event. This event is supported by the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association and the University of Arizona College of Science.

The Physics Factory is a team of scientists and educators with a common goal: to share their enthusiasm for physics with the community! Through a combination of hands-on learning and eye-popping demonstrations, The Physics Factory aims to show that physics is an exciting process of discovery and invention! Come participate in the fun!  For more information about this group, please see The Physics Factory.

Unveiling of the Omani Falaj Indoor and Outdoor Water Oasis Exhibits!

Science, music, food and fun for the whole family!

For more information, please see Earth Day 2012 or contact Hassan Hijazi, 520.626.5888, hhijazi@email.arizona.edu or Elaine Mattes at 520.626.4092, emattes@email.arizona.edu.

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