march 22
7-9 p.m.
Collin College Plano Campus
2800 E. Spring creek parkway, plano tx
Please note: If inclement weather does occur, the event will still take place indoors.
See what happens when science comes out of the classroom!
This FREE family-friendly carnival of scientific spectacles features performances, games, and dozens of hands-on experiences sure to spark wonder and fuel the imagination. Join real scientists from the community in exploring our world from the atomic to the celestial.
Know Before You Go!
ALL guests must complete the event waiver:
Individuals 17 years and under unaccompanied by an adult must bring with them the printed waiver signed by their parent/guardian; minors without the required signed document will not be admitted. Waiver copies will be available at the event entrance for adults.
Anatomy and Physiology
Race through a circulatory system or test your physical abilities and set a carnival record.
Community Partner: Scuba Sam’s Canine Hydrotherapy Center (Wylie)
What to expect:
Biotechnology
Make glow-in-the-dark jewelry, take home an algae pet, or create a keychain of your DNA.
Biology
Extract DNA from a strawberry or compete with other “birds” for food.
Community Partner:
Blackland Prairie Raptor Center
Anthropology
Discover your superpowers and mutations, dig for artifacts, or hurl a meteor at Earth.
Community Partner: Frisco Hertiage Museum
Microbiology
Assemble viruses, see how clean or dirty your hands really are, or play Zap That Zit!
Community Partner:
Senior Research Scientist Dr. Slape
Chemistry
Make glow-in-the-dark slime, create edible root beer spheres, eat liquid nitrogen ice cream, or witness a “trashcano.”
Community Partner:
Collin College Science Outreach Team
Geology
Control land using an augmented reality sandbox, create edible strata, or check out the stream table.
Community Partner:
Dallas Gem and Mineral Society
Fire Science
Learn about the fire triangle, fight a digital fire, or suit up as a firefighter.
Community Partner:
City of Plano Fire-Rescue
Environmental Sciences
Take on a nocturnal animal scavenger hunt, learn about monarch butterflies and our butterfly garden, or make anti-collision window clings to help protect birds.
Community Partner:
City of Plano/Live Green in Plano
Veterinary Technology
Listen to a dog’s heart, examine heartworms, or play Pin the Bone on the Horse.
Community Partner:
BluePearl Vet Hospital and In-Sync Exoctics (Wylie).
Physics
Build a rocket and receive a commemorative mission patch, play a Theremin, use a telescope to see the Moon, or get a new hairdo with a Van de Graaf generator.
Community Partner:
Sci-Tech Discovery Center (Frisco)
Scholarship giveaway!
A $1,500 scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year at Collin College will be given away during the event, courtesy of the Collin College Foundation. High school seniors and college students may enter the giveaway at the event.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
- FREE food, prizes, and music.
- Service animals (only) are welcome.
- Dress accordingly for this outdoor event.
- If inclement weather does occur, the event will still take place indoors.
Questions? Email sbilich@collin.edu
Thank you!
We would like to extend our appreciation to the following Collin College organizations for participating:
- Plano Campus Makerspace
- Astronomy Club
- Ignite Club
- Veterinary Technician Club
Thank you to State Farm for their generous grant and volunteer efforts to help make this event a success!
