MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho’s College of Science is set to host Vandal Science Day on November 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the university’s Moscow campus. This free event aims to engage participants of all ages, particularly high school students and their families, in hands-on scientific activities.
Participants are encouraged to explore over 25 activities and demonstrations run by faculty and students from the College of Science. Attendees can choose to stay for the entire day or drop in at their convenience.
The day will commence with a presentation from Jason Barnes, professor and chair of the Department of Physics at the university, discussing NASA’s Dragonfly mission. Scheduled to launch in 2028, the mission will explore Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, to determine if it has conditions suitable for life and to shed light on the origins of life on Earth. This presentation will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the Administration Building Auditorium.
Following the presentation, hands-on science activities will be available at the Integrated Research and Innovation Center (IRIC) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will have opportunities to delve into topics such as fossils, earth and environmental science, biology, and medical sciences. Activities include learning about fossil plants and viewing prehistoric shark fossils, as well as watching a 10-minute excerpt from “Snail Hunters,” a documentary showcasing U of I’s evolutionary biology research in the Galápagos Islands.
In addition to the excitement of scientific discoveries, prizes and a free pizza lunch will be offered, along with the chance to make ice cream using liquid nitrogen (while supplies last).
Prospective students can also learn more about the College of Science and initiate their application process at uidaho.edu/science.
