Cool Science Festival to begin on campus

A week-long Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival will begin with Carnival Day at UCCS Oct. 5.

From 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday at locations throughout campus, there will be more than 80 hands-on science activities designed to build community and stimulate young people to consider studies and careers in science.

For a complete schedule of events, please visit http://www.cssciencefestival.org/cool-science-carnival-day-at-uccs.html

All events are free and designed for all ages to enjoy.

Festival activities are scheduled from Oct. 5 to Oct. 13 and include downtown science demos, rocket launching, stargazing, Antarctic researchers, science films, beer chemistry, nature exploration, crime lab tours, family science Night, a climbing Mt. Everest talk, a Rubik’s Cube competition, a recycling tour, and the physics of rock climbing.

For a complete schedule and to register, visit www.CSScienceFestival.org

For more information, contact Kathleen Fitzpatrick, programs manager, Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education, 255-5124, or [email protected]