CU Science Discovery

Sharing experiential learning programs in science, technology, engineering and math with K-12 students and teachers throughout Colorado and beyond.

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#maythe4thbewithyou as you snag one of the last remaining spots in Explore the Force: The Science of #starwars: https://t.co/tWLwKJwCfT Your Jedi will thank you!

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STEAMfest 2026 is here! Today from 10am-2pm at @CUBoulder. This is an open-house style event, so come anytime. Encounter issues with the parking link/code, simply enter it a second time. See you there! https://t.co/7DYitCWFqI
#freeevent #cuboulder #kidsactivities #familyfriendly

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Tomorrow’s the BIG day ➡️ Our annual Family #STEAMfest event has finally arrived, and we look forward to seeing you there! As a reminder, RSVP here for discounted event parking: https://t.co/7DYitCWFqI

#STEMEducation #Boulder #FamilyFun #steam

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Last week, #ClubInnovation at @STEMLaunch K-8 celebrated #LightsOnAfterschool, showcasing the positive impacts of afterschool programs. This grant-funded program serves 60 elementary students and is supported by 18 student mentors from @CUBoulder and Northglenn High School.

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ICYMI: The #NSF Inouye Solar Telescope 🔭 has captured the highest resolution images of a X-class solar flare to date, and they’re unbelievable. The images captured are so detailed you can see the plasma streams 🤯: https://t.co/RHcNDS9VTs

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Have you nominated yet? 🗳 Every nomination helps! Nominate Science Discovery today for @coloradoparent Favorite Summer Camp Program and help us get to the voting round: https://t.co/aggGCPwd1U

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Let's show the @NSF some 💙love💛 at tomorrow's free #nsfstemday event at @CUBoulder! We're celebrating NSF-supported research in fields such as engineering, education, aerospace, cognitive science, and biochemistry. RSVP ➡️ https://t.co/yk6yjsQkRt, and we'll see you there!

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Our FREE NSF STEM Day event is Sat. from 10am-12pm at @CUBoulder. Join us for a morning of engaging #STEM fun showcasing NSF-supported research in fields such as engineering, education, aerospace, cognitive science, and biochemistry. See you there! RSVP: https://t.co/yk6yjsQkRt

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🗳️Voting for @coloradoparent Magazine's Family Favorites has officially begun: https://t.co/aggGCPwd1U We ❤️ being part of this community and would be honored to receive your vote! Show your support by nominating SD for 🏆 Favorite Summer Camp.🥇#NominateNow #familyfavorites2025

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Let’s be real, without 📚teachers🍎, half of us wouldn’t know the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell 🤓or how to calculate how fast a potato would fly off a ramp. ✨Happy #TeacherAppreciationDay to the real MVPs!✨ https://t.co/wrfkgbYZA4

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Today we're saying goodbye to team member, Joaquin Perez de Solay! Joaco was recently honored by Chancellor Schwartz as @CUBoulder's Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year (Community Service). His work has made SD more welcoming for all. ¡Gracias, Joaco!

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Let’s celebrate our beautiful 🌎 by inspiring the next generation of Earth-lovers, scientists, and problem solvers!🌱These summer camps do just that:
EcoAdventures (Gr. PreK-K): 🔗https://t.co/R9jFjnFmeS
Biodiversity in CO and Beyond (Gr. 9–12):
🔗https://t.co/iY6MnCJDqk

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Thank you to Christian W., Billy K. and Kris B. for completing our STEAMfest event survey! These lucky winners will receive a $100 gift certificate for offering their feedback. We have a similar event coming up on May 10: Free NSF STEM Day! See you there. https://t.co/yk6yjsQSH1

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Science Discovery's March newsletter is full of goodies: STEAMfest is THIS Sat. – don't forget to RSVP; 2-day spring break classes (grades K-8); a few summer camps have been added since registration launched – don't miss a chance to snag a coveted spot! https://t.co/9pZ9B1dIKv

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Tonight's full #WolfMoon event will feature #Mars at the brightest we'll see it for all of 2025! Over the course of about an hour, we'll get a chance to see #Mars disappear and then reappear from behind the moon. The action begins at 6:57pm MST. https://t.co/nz9CLXSr3p

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Lights On Afterschool is a project of @afterschool4all, an organization that works to give all children access to quality afterschool programs. To celebrate, our #ClubInnovation students at @STEMLaunch made “lights on” circuits and shared out the ways we help our community shine!

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🦖 Did you know that the largest continuous set of dinosaur footprints can be found right here in Colorado? Check out this drone footage from Ouray, CO:
https://t.co/u1jHFmWXwn

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On Friday, our team was lucky enough to spend the afternoon learning #marimba at @KutandaraStudio! Thank you to our instructor Blessing for sharing your knowledge and talents with us – your joy is palpable! We had a blast and highly encourage you to check them out.

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Congratulations to @CUBoulder physics professor, Ivan Smalyukh and his team on their @GWR win for developing “the World’s Most Transparent Material!”
https://t.co/fnjq9sn5Wy

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We hope all of our Lyons families are staying safe in the evacuations surrounding the #StoneCanyonFire. We’ve begun using the @watchdutyapp for wildfire mapping and alerts, and thought many others could benefit from the service. Stay safe everyone.
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