Showcasing student demonstrations and work in artificial intelligence and machine learning, data analysis, engineering, physics, green energy and wildlife conservation.
- May 17, 2024 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM & 9:00 PM
- May 18, 2024 | 11:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Located in the Science & Math Building, Courtyard, Outdoor Stage, and Kvamme Planetarium
Opening May 17 – The STEM EXPO is a one-day public event that highlights student work throughout West Valley College’s School of Science and Math. The EXPO will showcase student demonstrations and work in artificial intelligence and machine learning, data analysis, engineering, physics, green energy, and wildlife conservation.
The EXPO will be open from 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM for self-guided tours. The program begins at 5:30 PM with a brief welcome by the Dean of the School of Science and Math, Mel Vaughn in front of the Kvamme Planetarium. Following the Dean’s welcome, guests are invited by our Science and Math students to explore and learn new concepts through various demonstrations and activities to exhibit their work.
Science & Math is excited to participate in West Valley’s first STEAM’D Fest!
Must see activities include:
Birds of Prey
Starting at the Science and Math Outdoor Stage, participate in an entertaining, funny, and educational raptor show featuring hawks, falcons, and owls.
Get Reactive with Chemistry
In the Science and Math Courtyard watch our students demonstrate chemistry and chemical reactions in the world around us.
Phun with Physical Sciences!
Watch our students in the Science and Math Courtyard and the Physics lab room perform various demonstrations of the applications of physics, astronomy, oceanography, and geology in the natural world around us.
Lab Rats
Solar Bike project demonstration, AI Modeling poster presentation, & Synthesized Paints
Kvamme Planetarium Exhibit Tour and Shows
Join us for a beautiful and breathtaking experience in the state-of-the-art Kvamme Planetarium. Shows start at 6:00p and 7:30p. The shows are free during the EXPO. An RSVP is required as seating is limited.
Moon Garden Tour
Come learn about biodiversity at West Valley college. We will be showcasing nocturnal ecology in the Moon Garden of the Arthur Wang and Christina Qu Science Garden. We will host local experts who will demonstrate how scientists survey insects and bats in the dark!
EXPO Schedule
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Walk with the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the Audubon Society | 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Eco System Garden |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| STEM Expo Opens to the Public for Self-Guided Tours | 4:00 PM | Science & Math Courtyard |
| Opening Remarks from Mel Vaughn, Dean of the School of Science and Math | 5:30 PM | Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium |
| Physics & Chemistry Demonstrations and Exhibitions | 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM | Science & Math Courtyard |
| Birds of Prey Raptor Show | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Science & Math Outdoor Stage |
| Planetarium Show | The Sky Tonight Reserve your seat with Access Code: STEAMD24 |
6:00 PM | Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium |
| Moon Garden Tour | 7:00 PM | Arthur Wang and Christina Qu Science Garden |
| Planetarium Show | Astronaut Reserve your seat with Access Code: STEAMD24 |
7:30 PM | Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium |
| Moon Garden Tour | 9:00 PM | Arthur Wang and Christina Qu Science Garden |
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Planetarium Show | Astronaut Reserve your seat with Access Code: STEAMD24 |
11:00 AM | Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium |