Outreach
General Public Programs & Activities
Science and math competitions for individuals and school teams, discussion groups and educational conferences for teachers and parents, public lectures that feature some of the most distinguished scientists in the world. Physics Phun Night is aimed at creating excitement among young people through experiments and demonstrations. How about a television program that brings a math lesson into your own living room? Most of these events occur on a regular schedule. Check websites for current program or speaker information.
Science & Math Activities and Events
Astronomy Camps on Mt Lemmon
Hands-on experience with research-quality telescopes and interaction with leading scientists for teens, adults and educators.
College of Science Public Lecture Series
The College of Science hosts evening lectures for the general public on current topics in science, along with an associated course (ECOL/GEOS 596s) for high school teachers.
Do the Math TV Show
"Do the Math" is a live 60-minute television show for math students and math teachers.
MAPPS Math and Parent Partnerships in the Southwest
Parents get together to learn mathematics using hands-on and research-based activities.
Physics Phun Nite
An annual event that presents various physics experiments and demonstrations.
Radio Universidad
College of Science Dean, Joaquin Ruiz, hosts a Spanish language radio show focusing on science Sundays from 2:30-3:00, on KUAZ.
Steward Observatory Public Evening Series
Public lectures and telescope views of the night sky.
Tucson Bird Count
Volunteers collect data on bird species from hundreds of sites in and around the Tucson area.
University Calendar
The UA Master Calendar of seminars and public talks on a variety of topics.
Places To Go, Things To Do
Flandrau Science Center
Take in one of our dazzling Planetarium shows, on the UA campus.
Herbarium
The herbarium at the University of Arizona (ARIZ) houses the world's best scientific collection of vascular plants from the arid Southwest.
Kitt Peak National Observatory Visitor Center
The world's largest collection of optical telescopes is located high above the Sonoran Desert under some of the finest night skies in the world.
Mineral Museum
The Mineral Museum at Flandrau is one of the finest University-owned collections of gems and minerals in the country.
Natural History (Zoological) Collections at the UA
Five zoological collections (invertebrates, fishes, amphibians and reptiles, birds and mammals) focus on the fauna of southwestern North America.
Steward Mirror Lab Tours
The Steward Observatory Mirror Lab located on the University of Arizona campus offers guided tours.
Other Events and Resources
- Campus Arboretum
- Expanding Your Horizons in Science and Mathematics – A Conference for Young Women
- The Desert Speaks
- Campus Virtual Plant Walk
- Weather Products Provided by the Department of Atmospheric Sciences / IAP Current local weather conditions and local and national forecasts.