Star Party
Spring 2025 Star Party & Science Showcase a big success!
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!!
Special thanks to our guest speaker, Michaela Blain, Astronomy Professor at College of the Canyons
Maria Sanchez, David Vakil and Paul Wickline
College of the Canyons Facilities, Campus Safety, Custodial/Grounds, Audio Visual, Graphics/Reprographics and Information Technology
Interim Superintendent/President
David Andrus
College of the Canyons Board of Trustees
Star Party Flyer
Star Party Program
Star Party News Release
Star Party Promotional Clip
Last semester's Fall 2024 Star Party & Science Showcase event!!
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
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