This weekend (Feb. 16-17), AAAS Family Science Days are being held at Hynes Auditorium, 11AM to 5PM. This free event is open to all, but designed especially for students in grade levels 6 to 12. This community science showcase — featuring hands-on demonstrations and other family and kid-friendly activities — shines a spotlight on a broad range of educators working to promote an interest in science among the general public. Browse interactive tabletop exhibits, learn about cool science jobs, and have your questions answered by experts convened by AAAS! Check the schedule of stage shows and list of exhibitors. for Register online or on-site.
- Dig for artifacts
- Paint with bacteria
- Trick your brain
- Explore nanotechnology in everyday objects
- Tour the universe
- Meet cool scientists
- And much, much more
The event is in conjunction with the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.