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local FIRST Robotics team working on their machine at the 2007 da Vinci Days exhibition match, photo by Patricia Thomas


Science & Technology
July 16-18, 2010
Take a wonder-filled trek into sci-tech territory! Travel with us for a view of what's already here and what's ahead.


Fun & Games
Bend your mind! Test your skills! Get into wayfinding or laugh as you learn with sci-tech contests, demos, and entertainment.


Garmin's eTrex, one of many available GPS units for geocachers  GPS & Geocaching

N 44' 33.952 W 123' 16.322
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, times TBA

Position yourself! Talk to the experts to get your bearings on GIS and GPS. Try your hand at geocaching, a high-tech treasure hunt.

Andromeda Galaxy, photo by HVA member Tom Carrico  Valley Stargazing & Star Party
OSU Lower Campus
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-5pm
Central Park, Saturday: 9:30pm

Have a stellar time at the Heart of the Valley Astronomers day-time exhibit. Search the night sky for planets and constellations at the evening Star Party.


     

2 robots competing in the 2008 Overdrive FIRSt Roboticscompetition   FIRST Robotics Exhibition
OSU Lower Campus
Day and time TBA

Get a hi-tech view at this exhibition match of the 2009 Pacific Northwest Regional FIRST Robotics Competition. Local teams test their robots in Overdrive.


 
Sci-Tech Highlights from 2009

2009 Keynote Talk

Cascadia Great Earthquakes:

The Riddle of the Sands

Dr. Chris Goldfinger, will deliver this year's keynote talk as part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of oceanagraphy at Oregon State University.

Chris Goldfinger - Associate Professor


Green Town & Green Talks
OSU Lower Campus
Go green with the latest in energy alternatives, transport, sustainability, and much more.

checking out the solar panels for solar roasted coffee at the 2006 Festival, photo by Patricia Thomas


Discover OSU!
OSU Lower Campus
Check out the latest in science and engineering at Oregon State University. Demos and activities for all ages. On Saturday, hop on the shuttle to check out the COAS open labs and the wave research lab.

getting up close to the science and technology in fuel cells, photo by Patricia Thomas


Geekapalooza

OSU Lower Campus

Make a paper polyhedra, participate in collaborative art with the intuitive coloring mural. Watch the mandala for peace project in process. Experience the Willamette Valley Photo Arts Guild Camera Obscura, and learn about the ancient Gaelic sport of Hurling!
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