U of M Central Crossroads Building

CLA LATIS — Shattering Expectations, Inform and Entertain!

CLA GIF Photo Booth — GIFs are ridiculously fun to make! The College of Liberal Arts is shattering expectations of what a liberal arts education can be. Stop by the Photo Booth and create a GIF selfie to share.
 

Aug 26: Come visit with Scientists from the College of Biological Sciences' Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve! Learn about how ecosystems are changing over time by hearing about world-class research from one of the most famous field stations in the world.

Aug 30,31: Interested in biotechnology? Today we have scientists from the College of Biological Sciences' BioTechnology Institute talking about the wonderful ways that biological organisms have fueled technological advances.
 

Join the Bell Museum for a unique "I Spy" challenge using a range of items from natural history specimens to astronomy. Pick up a Bell Museum magnifying glass and a discount pass to visit this fall.

CLA LATIS — Shattering Expectations, Inform and Entertain!

CLA GIF Photo Booth — GIFs are ridiculously fun to make! The College of Liberal Arts is shattering expectations of what a liberal arts education can be. Stop by the Photo Booth and create a GIF selfie to share.
 

The Tesla Works student group will showcase projects that include building a life sized R2D2 and a liquid propelled rocket. Learn about the CSE Winter Light Show the group organizes on campus every year. See cool demos and join in the science!

Join the Bell Museum for a unique "I Spy" challenge using a range of items from natural history specimens to astronomy. Pick up a Bell Museum magnifying glass and a discount pass to visit this fall.

• Telemedicine demonstrations
• Demonstration of Smart Community Health (SCH) through an innovative collaborative platform that addresses SDoH needs (i.e., housing, poverty, food insecurity). SCH is a Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) point of care

Join the Physics Force, a group of wild and crazy physics teachers, who use highly visual and entertaining demonstrations to educate and entertain. Their blend of slapstick comedy and science is fun and educational for audiences of all ages. Learn a thing or two while you laugh!

Learn about science and technology in our world in a fun and exciting way! This exhibit features a variety of engaging and educational scientific activities for curious visitors of all ages including fun Makey Makey games and an interactive air-cannon challenge exhibit.

See cool physics experiments, play fun science games, and learn about graduate school opportunities with the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Council.

Make paper airplanes and check out a variety of student-designed vehicles and award winning rockets with students from the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) University of Minnesota Student Branch, and the UMN Rocket Team. Talk with students and learn more about aerospace engineering!

Join the Bell Museum for a unique "I Spy" challenge using a range of items from natural history specimens to astronomy. Pick up a Bell Museum magnifying glass and a discount pass to visit this fall.

Join the Physics Force, a group of wild and crazy physics teachers, who use highly visual and entertaining demonstrations to educate and entertain. Their blend of slapstick comedy and science is fun and educational for audiences of all ages. Learn a thing or two while you laugh!

This exhibit features a variety of robots built by University of Minnesota college students, including Bot Shot, a basketball-shooting robot. Also, see Lego robots that you can drive yourself and learn about STEM opportunities for students of all ages.

Aug 26: Come visit with Scientists from the College of Biological Sciences' Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve! Learn about how ecosystems are changing over time by hearing about world-class research from one of the most famous field stations in the world.

Aug 30,31: Interested in biotechnology? Today we have scientists from the College of Biological Sciences' BioTechnology Institute talking about the wonderful ways that biological organisms have fueled technological advances.
 

Aug 30: Discussion of earthworms as an invasive species and how they impact soil microbial communities and climate change. Additional demonstration of a new species of earthworm discovered in MN the jumping worm - UMN researchers were recently on the news discussing new invasive worms and action steps to preventing further spread. 

Aug 31: Several lightning talks from UMN biotech and synthetic biology researchers, a demonstration on how SynBio can be used as a bioindicator to detect the presence of viruses, or contaminants 

Come see where medicine and technology meet! This interactive display will include wonders of the human heart, 3D-printed parts and devices, kid- friendly tossing games and 3D visualization using 3D glasses. The Institute for Engineering in Medicine, ATP-BioSM, Minnesota Supercomputing Institute, the Visible Heart® Laboratories and the Bakken Medical Devices Center will be on site throughout the day.

Institute on Community Integration, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities

Aug 26: Come visit with Scientists from the College of Biological Sciences' Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve! Learn about how ecosystems are changing over time by hearing about world-class research from one of the most famous field stations in the world.

Aug 30,31: Interested in biotechnology? Today we have scientists from the College of Biological Sciences' BioTechnology Institute talking about the wonderful ways that biological organisms have fueled technological advances.
 

Aug 30: Discussion of earthworms as an invasive species and how they impact soil microbial communities and climate change. Additional demonstration of a new species of earthworm discovered in MN the jumping worm - UMN researchers were recently on the news discussing new invasive worms and action steps to preventing further spread. 

Aug 31: Several lightning talks from UMN biotech and synthetic biology researchers, a demonstration on how SynBio can be used as a bioindicator to detect the presence of viruses, or contaminants 

Visit the Gopher Motorsports booth to experience the student-designed and built race car. Ask the team about competing at the top level of collegiate motorsport and their electric vehicle debut next season. Learn more about how your education can be applied to your passions!

University of Minnesota Extension

Edibles and Decoratives from the Woods or Backyard

Learn about how to gather foods and decoratives from Minnesota woodlands. State laws on gathering will be discussed. Many shrubs that produce foods and decoratives in Minnesota woodlands can also be planted in your own backyard. (Hazelnuts, Aronia Berry – Black Chokeberry, Juneberry, Elderberry, Dogwoods and Willows to mention a few). Branch cuttings of these plants will be exhibited.

Visit the Gopher Motorsports booth to experience the student-designed and built race car. Ask the team about competing at the top level of collegiate motorsport and their electric vehicle debut next season. Learn more about how your education can be applied to your passions!

What floats your boat? Design and build aluminum foil boats with the members of the mechanical engineering student group She is MechE (SME). This interactive exhibit will include conversations about gravity and buoyancy, and the chance to put your design to the test! Meet SME board members and learn about their initiatives to support women in mechanical engineering at the University of Minnesota.

Families will be able to learn and play with interactive student projects created by women from the University of Minnesota Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Additionally, there will be introductory and child-friendly "Snap Circuits" that children can explore.

Come join representatives from the University of Minnesota Morris to learn more about what's happening on campus!

The world of chemistry surrounds us every day! Stop by to participate in interactive, hands-on experiments, discover the science behind each demonstration, and explore how chemistry plays a vital role in our daily lives. There's something to learn for everyone!

The Hypoxic Punks make their annual appearance at the fair!

The UMN Energy Club is an interdisciplinary student group where students learn about renewable energy and sustainability. The group will showcase a solar powered miniature city and other interactive projects. Stop by to learn more about clean energy!

MinnesoTap performs tap dances choreographed by students throughout the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years.

A car that can travel on power from the sun may sound like science fiction, but it is a reality at the University of Minnesota. See the inner workings of a solar car built by University undergraduate students that competed in the American Solar Challenge.

YouMatter will be sharing information about their club at the U, general resources for mental health, a polaroid photo booth, and a wheel to spin for prizes!

MinnesoTap performs tap dances choreographed by students throughout the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years.

A car that can travel on power from the sun may sound like science fiction, but it is a reality at the University of Minnesota. See the inner workings of a solar car built by University undergraduate students that competed in the American Solar Challenge.