Alex Wong

Phabulous

Physics

Sparks fly as we discover phenomena of electricity, magnetism, light, and motion.

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Katryn Wiese 

Earth Rocks!

Let’s explore it.

Explore a variety of maps, rocks, minerals, and fossils and discover what they tell us about Earth's past, present, and future

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Theresa Martin & Javier Silva

Interactive Anatomy Museum

Come and explore the amazing world of human anatomy and physiology through hands-on activities and by observing displays with models and real human organs. Immerse yourself in our one-of-a-kind museum that focuses on human anatomy. Enjoy interactive displays showcasing detailed models and real human organs.

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Catherine Ciesla & Kevin Sibucao

Color Awesome

Color Awesome is a workshop showing you fun experiments you can do with everyday household items. You’ll be able to experience making your own slime, see the magic in milk, make cool colorful patterns with chromatography, and see the rainbow effect with acids and bases.

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Kathy Diamond, Shradha Lad, Huy Tran

Biology Hands-On Museum

The Biology Hands-On Museum is a fun interactive exhibit in which you can build and take home a virus model, learn about native plants, see some interesting animals, and discover the hidden world of cells and guess what you see!

We hope you can join us for an afternoon of exploration!

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Fire Science,

Christy Baird

A Day in the Life of a Firefighter

Who doesn't love firefighters? Come see the College of San Mateo Fire Technology students in action as they demonstrate their skills!  Learn some fire safety tips and what being a firefighter on a call is like. You can even join the CSM firefighter cadets to squirt some water. 3 to 4 p.m.

Plaza of the Sun

SMCAS,

Ed Pieret &

Loki Ingalls

Comet Chef

The Comet Chef will make a miniature of a comet’s nucleus using common household materials.  The demonstration will take about 5-10 minutes and is designed to fit in-between Planetarium Shows.

Planetarium Patio

SMCAS,

Ed Pieret &

Loki Ingalls

Making craters

Use flour and coco to simulate the formation of craters like on the Moon

Planetarium Patio

SMCAS,

Ed Pieret &

Loki Ingalls

Solar System Model

The Solar System Model will comprise a scale model of the inner Solar System. It will demonstrate the vast distances between and the tiny size of planets relative to a one-meter Sun.

36, Bridge

Toward library

SMCAS Ken Lum

The Sun

Telescopic observation of the Sun

36 Bridge

SMCAS, Ed Ching

Know your Stars

Construct your own planisphere

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SMCAS, Marion Weiler

How Telescopes Work

How do telescopes gather and manipulate light to bring distant and dim astronomical objects such as the moon, planets, and galaxies into clear focus for our viewing?  Interactive demonstration and learning about how telescopes work.

36, 1st floor lobby

KIPAC

Xinnan Du

Build Your Own Pulsar

Build and take home a pulsar model made of LED lights and play-doh! Join us and learn how these compact objects form in the Universe and why they are interesting to study.

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Jordan Yee

3D Printing

Check out our 3D printers in action! They’re fascinating & can produce practical things like tools & fun things like your favorite characters.

Library

Makerspace

Jason Yap 

Fun with Lasers

Everyone likes lasers! Our machines cut custom images & shapes into wood or acrylic. (Starts at 2:00 pm)

Library Makerspace

Tun Thiri May

Face Painting

Join us for some colorific face painting fun in the Makerspace.

Library Makerspace

Huda Shuhaiber & Theresa Vigilia

Light-Up Mini Planets

Paint your own perfect planet any way you like, install a small light & let it shine!

Library

Classroom

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Alexis Rose

Vintage Typewriters

Try our vintage typewriters to write a note, poem, or maybe the great American novel!

Library

Main FL

Kate Cin

Make Your Own Buttons

Want to spice up an outfit, backpack, or bag? It’s quick & easy to make a custom button!

Library

Main FL

CSM Library & Makerspace Team

Fun Stations: Jumbo Jenga, Coloring, & Legos

Maybe your brain has worked enough this week & you just want to have fun? If so, come check out our fun stations!

Library

Main FL