Star Party
Fall 2024 Star Party & Science Showcase a big success!!
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!!
Our sincere THANKS to all who made this Star Party possible!!
Special thanks to our guest speaker, Dr. Jason Wright, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State University
Dave Flynn and members of the Local Group Astronomy Club of Santa Clarita Valley
The Antelope Valley Astronomy Club
The Astronomy & Physics Club led by Teresa Ciardi, COC Professor
Star Party Planning Committee - Teresa Ciardi, Anthony Michaelides, Jamie Page,
Maria Sanchez, and Paul Wickline
College of the Canyons Facilities, Campus Safety, Custodial/Grounds, Audio Visual, Graphics/Reprographics and Information Technology
and Special Thanks to:
Interim Superintendent/President, David Andrus
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees:
Dr. Edel Alonso, Sebastian Cazares, Jerry Danielsen, and Carlos Guerrero
We look forward to seeing you at our next Star Party event in Spring 2025!!
Star Party Flyer
Star Party Program
Star Party News Release
Star Party Promotional Clip
Last semester's Spring 2024 Star Party & Science Showcase event!
On Friday, April 12th, students, faculty, staff and community members were treated to our 28th Star Party event, which included a Science Showcase! The event was held in our outdoor Upper Plaza, adjacent to the Don Takeda Science Center, and attracted more than 400 people.
Our guest speaker, Dr. J. (Bob) Balaram, Inventor and Chief Engineer (Retired) of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, presented "The Ingenuity Mars Helicopter - Humanity's First Flight On Another Planet" and his 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 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 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