Exploring Your Universe 2024

Exploring Your Universe (EYU) is an all-ages science fair held at UCLA Court of Science and the largest science outreach even in Los Angeles. On the first Sunday in November, over 50+ science booths, solar and nighttime telescopes, planetarium shows, and science talks come together to bring a fun, interactive science learning experience for K-12 students geared for all ages (K-12+ and backgrounds.

Last year's booths featured hands-on experiments, such as making flying toy rockets, as well as exhibits like the Meteorite Gallery. There were also special attractions like the Sundae Science: Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Extravaganza and the Are We Alone in the Universe? presentation. Check out our website: https://exploringyouruniverse.ucla.edu/ for more information on booths and science talks.

Where is EYU?

UCLA Court of Science, 405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095

Parking:

1. Parking Structure 2 (719 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024)
2. Parking Structure 8 (405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095)
3. Parking Structure 9 (540 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095) online payment only

You can pay at the pay station in the structure or download the Parkmobile app and pay on your phone

Note: Parking at UCLA parking structures costs $15 (all day).

Pay station is only available for Parking Structure 2 and 8

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Cost: Free to attend and participate!

ALL ACTIVITIES

Kickoff Celebration (12:00 - 12:30 PM)

Special kickoff to EYU at the beginning of the event by Dean Miguel García-Garibay of the Division of Physical Sciences at UCLA including a presentation of the 2022 Science and Education Pioneer Award.

Main Event (12:00 - 5:00 PM)

Hands-on experiments and demos at the Science Booths: We have booths across all the science disciplines including astronomy, chemistry, engineering, geology, math, statistics, physics, and more! Come and learn about science through hands-on activities and exhibits! All materials provided.

Science Talks: Science talks are 15-minute science presentations for all ages followed by 10 minutes of Q&A. We will delve into topics such as The Search for Life Outside of Earth. Come learn from award-winning UCLA scientists for free!

Planetarium + Telescopes: UCLA Division of Astronomy and Astrophysics will offer planetarium shows. Graduate students will point you toward some of the fascinating objects we can see from Los Angeles, such as planets, binary stars, nebulae, globular clusters, and more. Note: Due to limited capacity, visitors must reserve tickets in advance at the planetarium booth at EYU!

Host or Publisher EYU Graduate Student Organizing Committee