April 2023
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It seems that Spring has come to campus, and with it are several events and activities to share! Please read below for these topics:
- Dr. John Mather, lead scientist of the James Webb Space Telescope, will speak on Saturday
- Reminders about Science-U camps regarding cancellations and wait lists
- Registration still open for the STEM:Camp for high school stuidents on the autism spectrum
- Invitations to other events: Young Women in STEM Sci-Fi Workshop, AnthroFest 2023, and the AAUW Used Book Sale
Nobel laureate, John C. Mather, Giving a Free Lecture at Penn State on Saturday
John C. Mather will be giving the Ronald and Susan Friedman Endowed Lecture in Astronomy and Astrophysics on this Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The lecture is free and open to the public and will be presented in 100 Thomas Building at the University Park campus.
Dr. Mather earned the Nobel Prize in Physics, 2006 and served as the Lead Scientist for the award winning James Webb Space Telescope, and has served on many advisory groups including NASA. He will speak about his team's experiences designing this incredible telescope.
Come early, stay late! For about an hour before and after the lecture, visit with Penn State scientists from the Astronomy and Astrophysics department in the courtyard outside the Thomas building. Fascinating, new images of space from the James Webb Space Telescope will be displayed to view and discuss! Dr. Mather will have his new book available for sale and signing, and Webb Space Telescope stickers and fact sheets direct from NASA will be available for free!
Free parking in Eisenhower Parking deck. Penn State faculty, students, and staff with a valid parking permit can park for free. In addition, campus guests can reserve free parking spots by following these steps:
- Go to https://psu.parkmobile.io/venues/daily-reservation/events/163714 .
- Click Filters & Access Codes at the top left and type in code WEBB48.
- You'll then need to select a parking area for your visit – under List or on the Map.
- To continue, login with an existing ParkMobile account, create a ParkMobile account, or continue as a guest to reserve parking.
- Enter all required information to complete the reservation. The license plate information entered must match that of the vehicle parked on campus!
- You will receive an email to confirm your parking reservation.
- Park at the designated parking area with your license plate facing the drive aisle. For parking questions, email parking@psu.edu or call 814-865-1436.
Mark your calendar to join us for this extraordinary and exciting event! See the link below for more information!
Camp Reminders
Thank you to all the families that registered children for our 2023 summer camps! We are looking forward to seeing you this summer, and we will email additional information about the individual camps about two weeks before their start date. Please be sure to check your email address used for registration closer to camp time.
Cancellations: For families who need to cancel a camp due to a change in plans, please email our office at sciencecamps@science.psu.edu. According to the Science-U refund policy, cancellations made 14 days before the start date of a camp are entitled to a full refund less a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations made less than 14 days before a camp start date are not eligible for a refund.
Wait lists: For families with campers on a wait list, we will contact you via email if a spot becomes availlable for a specific camp. If you accept the spot, the registration fee will be due within two weeks. Wait lists are ordered based upon the date and time of registration, so that those who registered early will have the first opportunity to be offered a vacated camp spot. At this time, wait lists have not started to move.
Brain Freeze!
Registration is now open for the STEM camp for high school students on the autism spectrum. In conjunction with the National Autism Conference, this free program is scheduled for July 31-August 3. While most of the program will be held at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, one of the days will feature a field trip to the University Park campus and of course, to the Berkey Creamery. Click on the link below for more information and to register.
Blast off for Sci-Fi Science!
Penn State's chapter of Graduate Women in Science is inviting students in grades 6-8 to attend it's 7th annual Young Women in STEM (YWIS) Workshop! The date is Saturday, April 22, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the cost is free! Parents can register their children at the link below. For more information the flyer may be downloaded by clicking on the image.
AnthroFest 2023
Join researchers from Penn State's Department of Anthropology and the Anthropology Graduate Student Association at the Arboretum on Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Explore how animals, humans, and environments interact, and participate in other activities! Click on the image to download a flyer and on the link below for more information.
AAUW Used Book Sale in May
Mark your calendars for the weekend of May 13-16 to visit the AAUW Used Book Sale at Penn State's Snider Ag Arena! Funds raised from this exceptional event help to support STEM opportunities for young women in Centre County - Science-U scholarships and ENVISION to name a few! Visit the AAUW website for more information.
Our Office of Science Outreach staff members are happy to assist you with any questions related to Science Outreach. Bookmark our website at https://science.psu.edu/outreach for more information or email us at outreach@science.psu.edu.
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