Science Talks
Garden Walk, Friday, May 2, 2025, 9am - 11am
Garden Walk Flyer
Join us on Friday, May 2nd from 9am to 11 am for a guided tour around our beautiful Canyon Country Campus, identifying various plants, trees, insect, etc., while getting your questions answered by our knowledgeable faculty. Participants will learn how to identify unique plants and use provided binoculars to spot birds, and whatever else we can spot!
This is a free event and open to the public! We will be meeting in parking Lot 3 on the steps at Quad 1 at 9am. Please feel free to spread the word and invite your family and friends. We look forward to seeing you at Garden Walk!
Fall 2025 Star Party coming soon!!
The event is free and open to the public. Please help spread the word and invite your family and friends! It is an educational and enjoyable evening for all!
More information coming soon!!
Past semester events below:
Friday, April 25, 2025, 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Spring Star Party!
On Friday, April 25th, students, faculty, staff and community members were treated to our 30th Star Party event, which included a Science Showcase! The event was held at our beautiful Canyon Country Campus, in our outdoor Lower Plaza, adjacent to the Takeda Science Center, and attracted more than 400 people. The event started at 6:30pm and ran until close to 10pm, with multiple student showcase presentations followed by our guest speaker, Michaela Blain, in the Takeda Science Center Lobby.
Our guest speaker, Michaela Blain, Astronomy Professor at College of the Canyons, presented “The Unfolding Story of Exoplanets” and her intriguing topic raised some fun Q&A’s and audience engagement. The event kicked off the evening with a variety of science-themed presentations by our own COC students and faculty. The event continued in our Takeda Science Center were visitors explored our exciting indoor portable planetarium, and were able to enjoy food truck services with “Go Fusion N Grill”.
Throughout the evening, our guests enjoyed our interactive demonstration tables, presented by a number of groups including the Astronomy & Physics Club, the Biological & Environmental Sciences Department, Chemistry Club, Civic Engagement Club, the Early Childhood Education Children’s Center, Earth and Space Sciences, Helping US Become (HUB) Club, Library, Math Club, Society of Physics and Engineering Students, the Technology, Engineering, Coding, and Hardware (TECH) Club, the William S. Hart District CTE Education Pathway, and Logix, our Star Party Sponsor!! The Associated Student Government (ASG) was also on hand with free snacks and lots of energy! It was an educational and enjoyable evening for all!!
Star Party Flyer
Star Party Program
Friday, November 1, 2024, 6pm - 9:30pm
Fall Star Party!
On Friday, November 1st, students, faculty, staff and community members were treated to our 29th Star Party & Science Showcase event! The event was held at our beautiful Canyon Country Campus, in our outdoor Upper Plaza, adjacent to the Don Takeda Science Center, and attracted more than 400 people.
Our guest speaker, Dr. Jason Wright, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State University, presented "Intelligent Ways to Search for Extraterrestrials" and his intriguing topic raised some Q&A's and audience engagement. The event kicked off the evening with a variety of science-themed presentations by our own COC students and faculty. The event included tours of the Takeda Science Center, visits to our exciting indoor portable planetarium, and food truck services with "Go Fusion N Grill".
Throughout the evening, our guests enjoyed our interactive demonstration tables, presented by a number of groups including Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society, the Astronomy Physics Club, the Biological & Environmental Sciences Department, Chemistry Club, Civic Engagement Club, Cougar E-Sports, Earth and Space Sciences, Helping US Become (HUB) Club, Library, MESA - Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement, Psychology Club and Psi Beta Honors Society, and Society of Physics and Engineering Students!! The Associated Student Government (ASG) was also on hand with free snacks and lots of energy! It was an educational and enjoyable evening for all!!
Star Party Flyer
Star Party Program
Friday, October 18, 2024, 9am - 11am
Fall Garden Walk! Thank you for joining us on Friday, October 18th, at our Fall Garden Walk as we enjoyed a guided tour around our beautiful Canyon Country Campus, identifying various plants, trees, insect, etc., while getting questions answered by our knowledgeable professor, Jeannie Chari. Participants were able to identify and learn about unique plants around campus, using provided binoculars to spot birds. Thank you Professor Chari for an educational and enjoyable event!
We look forward to seeing you at our next Garden Walk event! This is a free event and open to the public! Please feel free to spread the word and invite your family and friends.
Past events below:
These free events were open to the community and were filled with educational fun while celebrating STEM with our students, faculty and community members!
Friday, April 26, 2024, 9am - 11am
Spring Garden Walk! On Friday, April 26th, professor Jeannie Chari took us on a guided tour of the unique plant and birdlife at Canyon Country Campus! Participants were able to identify and learn about plants and trees around campus, and used binoculars provided for bird spotting. Our guest got some fresh air, and enjoyed a walk through our beautiful campus! Thank you Professor Chari for an educational and enjoyable event!
Friday, April 12, 2024, 6pm - 9:30pm
Spring Star Party!
On Friday, April 12th, students, faculty, staff and community members were treated to our 28th Star Party event, which included a Science Showcase and attracted more than 400 people! The event started at 6:30pm and ran until close to 10pm, with multiple student showcase presentations at the upper plaza followed by our guest speaker, Dr. Bob Balaram, in the amphitheater. The event continued in our Takeda Science Center were visitors explored our portable planetarium exhibit and lab tours.
Throughout the evening, our guests enjoyed our interactive demonstration tables, presented by a number of groups including Active Minds, the Astronomy Physics Club, the Biological & Environmental Sciences Department, Chemistry Club, Civic Engagement Club, Connections Club, Earth and Space Sciences, Helping US Become (HUB) Club, Library, Math Club, MESA - Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement, Outdoor Adventure Club, the Technology, Engineering, coding and Hardware (TECH) Club and the William S. Hart District CTE Education Pathway!! The Associated Student Government (ASG) was also on hand with free snacks and lots of energy! It was an educational and enjoyable evening for all!!
Star Party Flyer
Star Party Program