Flagstaff Festival of Science: The Space Age Generation

Name: Flagstaff Festival of Science: The Space Age Generation
Start: 2024-09-23
End: 2024-09-23
Location: Lowell Observatory

Experience the captivating tales of individuals electrified by the historic launch of Sputnik in 1957! This pivotal event ignited the race to the Moon between the United States and the Soviet Union during the intense Cold War era. Many of these spirited youths grew up to become pioneering scientists, leading the charge in unraveling the mysteries of the Moon and our Solar System. Their journeys unfold as histories from a golden age of exploration that continues to this day. Join us as we delve into these remarkable stories!

LOCATION

Lowell Observatory

EVENT TYPE

Lecture/Presentation

🎉Part of the 2024 Flagstaff Festival of Science!

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Each year, the Festival features 10-days of engaging events and programs, all free, for the community to enjoy and celebrate the wonders of science!

This year’s theme is “Accelerating Innovation”!

The 2024 Festival of Science will take place from Sept. 20th – Sept. 29th and will commemorate the 35th anniversary.

The Festival offers a wide variety of presentations, hands-on workshops, interactive discussions, classroom talks and guided tours led by outstanding Flagstaff scientists and STEAM professionals.

Festival events highlight the innovative research happening right here in Flagstaff! Events are held in a variety of venues and institutions throughout northern Arizona.

The event is finished.

Tags: STEAM Careers

Date

Sep 23 2024

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Time

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Cost

Free

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Labels

Coconino

Location

Lowell Observatory

1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ, 86001

Website

https://lowell.edu/

Organizer

Flagstaff Festival of Science

Phone

928-224-9504

Email

info@scifest.org

Website

https://scifest.org/

Other Organizers

Lowell Observatory

Phone

928-774-3358

Email

info@lowell.edu

Website

https://lowell.edu/