Science Talks
Star Party, Friday, October 24, 2025,
6pm - 9:30pm
Join us on Friday, October 24th, 6:00pm - 9:30pm at our Star Party & Science Showcase event!! The event will be held at our beautiful Canyon Country Campus, in our outdoor Lower Plaza, adjacent to Don Takeda Science Center. Our special guest speaker, Dr. Athina Peidou, GRACE-FO Project Staff Scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will speak about "Monitoring the Global Water Cycle with GRACE-FO Missions." This talk will dive into the incredible legacy of the GRACE satellite missions. We'll explore the first principles behind the mission, the technology that makes it possible, and the powerful real-world applications of this data.
The evening will include visits to our exciting indoor portable planetarium, interactive demonstration tables presented by several groups and clubs!! The Associated Student Government (ASG) will also be on hand with free snacks and lots of energy! It is an educational and enjoyable evening for all!
Attendees will also be able to explore the night sky through high-powered telescopes with the assistance of volunteers from the Local Group Astronomy Club of Santa Clarita, as well as the Antelope Valley Astronomy Club.
FREE fun family event and open to the community. Food truck services will be available for purchase. Please help spread the word and invite your family and friends! It is an educational and enjoyable evening for all!
Garden Walk, Friday, November 7, 2025,
9am - 11am
Join us on Friday, November 7th 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 professor, Jeannie Chari. Participants will learn how to identify unique plants and use provided binoculars to spot birds, and whatever else we can spot! It is an educational and enjoyable event for all!
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!