The Festival

ASU New College's Excellence in Science, Technology, And Team-based Interdisciplinary Creativity (ExSTATIC)

Date(s)
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday, Feb 25, 2012

Cost
FREE

Venue
Arizona State University - West Campus

Type: Signature Event
Region: West Valley
Topic: Aerospace, Defense and Engineering, Arts, Culture and Social Science, Bioscience, Health and Medicine, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, Technology & Computer Science

A challenge to students, faculty, staff, and community partners to showcase the very best examples of innovative research and practice in scientific, technological and artistic endeavor. Event Descriptions: "Flying Over Time," a multimedia presentaion delivered by Nova Hall, grandson of designer of The Spirit of St. Louis; A paper airplane flight contest; "You Can Do the Rubik's Cube" competion; Middle School Science Bowl; Presentations by faculty-undergraduate students; City of Glendale presentations on environmental issues; Tours of ASU West Solar installation; Test Drives and showcase of innovative, green new automobiles; Musical presentations/concert at event conclusion.

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