2013 Philadelphia Science Festival by Day
Fri April 19th.
Get up early to go to NASA’s International Space Apps Challenge Opening Reception to kick off a two day hackathon to solve intergalactic challenges and issues. You may even get to meet an astronaut! You can meet a person who has been in space! If it wasn’t clear enough, I REALLY want to meet an astronaut! If meeting an astronaut doesn’t excite you, perhaps refreshments will!
Tickets: $5
Later on, at the Academy of Sciences, Gaming as Therapy: A Pathway to Interaction will examine how video games can help adults & children on the autistic spectrum. A kid friendly, hands-on event, see how technology is improving interaction and communication. If you go, say hi to Adam who will be attending.
Tickets: $10
Sat April 20th.
We’ve mentioned it before, but the “must do” for the day is the Science Carnival, all day Saturday at the Ben Franklin Parkway. With over 100 exhibitors, this is a fun, free and family friendly event and one of the highlights of the Philadelphia Science Festival.
11 AM – 4 PM
Free
Dubbed as the ‘ultimate take your child to work day’, make sure to check out Great Gigs. Hear from a veterinarian, geologist and a chocolate scientist why a career in science was the right choice for them.
Free, however reservations are required.
Sun April 21st
The Wagner Free Institute of Science will present Skinned, Stuffed and Mounted: The History, Culture, and How-to of Taxidermy, a unique presentation you may not get to see anywhere else. Not only will this lecture be awesome, you get to explore the venue, which is packed with thousands of specimens.
Tickets: $10
Mon April 22nd
Open Labs are all day today! We HIGHLY recommend you go to at least one of these sessions. Whether your interest is in Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry, or Fashion, there is a science lab for you.
Tickets are free, but reserveration(s) are required and you must be a high school student.
Ever want to meet a real-life spy? Now you will get the opportunity to have an informal chat with one! Listen to spy stories, learn about the tools of the trade and the technology that allows a spy to do his or her job. Real Life Spy Technology is not an event you want to miss.
Free
Tues April 23rd
In our previous Philly Festival Post, we highlighted open labs for students at a variety of universities. However, we also wanted to draw attention to some other great events happening that day. Table Top Science is an interactive science classroom filled with hands-on activities and demonstrations. Guaranteed to wow children & adults alike.
Free
Science of Jazz also looks promising. This event is discusses the science concepts behind the creation of music. Not only do you get to hear great music, you will get the chance to participate with mobile apps.
Tickets: $10
Wed April 24th
Life Aquatic looks especially fun because 1) you get to look at Japanese fish prints and x-rays of fish and 2) learn about the historic oceanic expeditions. You will learn with protecting coral reefs are important to the life of the ocean, and subsequently all life on the planet.
Free
I’m especially excited for the Don’t Burst My Bubble event, which as you may have guessed is an event focused around the science of bubbles.
Free
Check back for updates about exciting events that will take place between Thursday, April 25th and April 28th.