MSU Science Festival

Two presenters pose with a young SciFest attendee in lab coats. Decorative leaf, insect, and a yellow gecko surround the image. A blue banner with white text at the top of the image reads "BE A PRESENTER!" and a red circle in the bottom right corner has a white text overlay reading "SHARE WHAT INSPIRES YOU"

Every April our festival welcomes learners of all ages to celebrate the wonders of science, curiosity, discovery, and innovation. Join us as a presenter and share what inspires you!

🌟 Proposals are open through November 1. Learn more and apply today at sciencefestival.msu.edu/presenters

Museums, music, and much more 🙌 visit sciencefestival.msu.edu to plan your SciFest week 3 adventures.

Tonight! Join KBS & @msuscifest.bsky.social at the Stray in Grand Rapids.

Join Newton the Newt at the MSU Science Festival's STEAM Expo Weekend April 5 & 6 for over 150 FREE hands-on activities, talks, and demonstrations!

Plan your visit and learn more at sciencefestival.msu.edu/Event/Tagged/1

Text says MSU Psychology at the Science Festival on April 5th in the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility.

A headshot of Dr. Castillo-Ruiz in the lab.

Catch MSU Psychology at the MSU Science Festival STEAM Expo on Saturday, April 5th! Dr. Alexandra Castillo-Ruiz's lab will use hands-on activities to show how microscopic living organisms (called microbes!) contribute to brain development! 🧠

Learn more here: psychology.msu.edu/news-events/...

Community Clean Up challenge April 1-30 | all across Michigan. Images of green leaves, the globe, and a phone with the Litterati App

Download the Litterati app and join our month-long statewide Community Clean Up Challenge using code SCIFEST25.

You'll help clean up your neighborhoods while contributing to important data on litter in Michigan.

Learn more at sciencefestival.msu.edu/Event/View/187

MSU Science Festival Week 1 events. This graphic is a visual representation of events taking place April 1-6, and includes an Aquatic Trivia Night, Biology on Tap, and the STEAM Expo Weekend. You can find an accessible version of the schedule at sciencefestival.msu.edu

🌟 The MSU Science Festival kicks off this week! Don't miss out on these exciting events, view the full schedule at sciencefestival.msu.edu 🎉

See you there! Just one more week left 🙌

We are so excited! So many amazing plant science activities to look forward to 🌿

We're just a week away from our STEAM Expo Weekend! Don't miss out on our opening celebrations April 5 starting at 10:45 AM with special performances from The Great Lakes Brass Band 🎺

View the full schedule at sciencefestival.msu.edu

🌿Visit a participating park or nature center near you and join in on a community-led biodiversity survey, download the iNaturalist app to share your observations of nature or help us identify the species in others’ observations.🌷

For more information visit sciencefestival.msu.edu/Event/View/186

Last but definitely not least, meet Katherine — our amazing Science Festival Coordinator!

This will be Katherine’s 11th festival! She works alongside scientists to design and facilitate educational experiences across the STEAM disciplines for both public and K-12 audiences throughout Michigan.

It’s Team Spotlight time! 🌟

Meet Katie Quinlan, our Community Science Programs Assistant for this year’s MSU Science Festival! Katie is designing engaging community science projects using apps like iNaturalist and Litterati to inspire data collection and environmental clean-up.

Meet Sydney Sharon, our Public Programs Assistant for the MSU Science Festival! Sydney coordinates with Expo participants and schedules their presentations to ensure a smooth and engaging experience. She loves that science always presents new questions to explore!

👏Help bring the MSU Science Festival to life! We are looking for a team of energetic, helpful and enthusiastic volunteers to support our presenters and patrons this year.

For more information and to sign-up, please visit: sciencefestival.msu.edu/volunteers

It's Give Green Day! Help us build science literacy in our communities. Your support makes a difference! A young boy sorts through soil looking for a worm held in the hand of an adult. Decorative elements include a red mushroom cap and a Burnet moth.

We're just $5,000 away from reaching our fundraising goal this year & we need your help to close the gap leading up to the kickoff of the festival. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to making science education more accessible to all.
givingto.msu.edu/crowdpower/m...

Meet Lexi Testa, the Science Festival’s 🐢✨ Volunteer Program Assistant! She’s most excited for Expo Weekend, where she gets to see curiosity come to life. Outside of work, you’ll find her watching football 🏈, skiing 🎿, reading 📖, and dominating board games! 🎲

Meet Lauren Froman, the Science Festival’s ⭐ Public Programs Specialist! Whether she’s planning festival events or exploring the outdoors 🌿⛰️, Lauren is always looking for ways to connect people with meaningful experiences! 💡💛

👏Join The 2025 Street Team! 🎆 The Street Team is responsible for gathering materials (posters and flyers) and distributing them around MSU’s campus and downtown East Lansing/Lansing.

For more information and to sign-up, please visit
sciencefestival.msu.edu/volunteers

🎨Next up K12 and Youth Programs!📚

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💐Every spring, the MSU Science Festival offers free educational programs for youth groups, schools, and classrooms across Michigan.

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Learn more, view the full schedule and register your students today at sciencefestival.msu.edu

🔬 Next up STEAM Challenges! 🏆✨

Join our month-long challenges! Compete with friends and family in the Community Clean-Up to collect the most trash or test your nature skills in the BioBlitz by identifying plants, animals, and more! 🔍⚙️

View the full schedule at sciencefestival.msu.edu

🌙 Next up in our SciFest event highlights… Science After Dark! 🍸🔬



Join us for a night out on the town with one of our adults-only events, featuring talks from experts, musical performances, and more! 🎶✨



View the full schedule at sciencefestival.msu.edu and plan your night of discovery!

🌍 Next up in our SciFest event highlights… Earth and the Environment! 🌱✨

Discover the science of our planet with hands-on activities, wildlife explorations, and sustainability talks! 🌻🦊🐠

🌎 View the full schedule at sciencefestival.msu.edu

🏛️ Next up Nights at the Museums! 🌙✨

Explore science after hours at participating museums on Friday, April 11, from 5–8 PM! 🦜🔬 Enjoy interactive exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, and expert talks for an unforgettable night of discovery.

🔍 View the full schedule at sciencefestival.msu.edu

🌿 Immerse yourself in the wonders of nature as we explore Science in the Gardens! 🌿

Get ready to dig deep into discovery and experience the magic of nature like never before! 🌎✨

View the full schedule of events at sciencefestival.msu.edu and plan your SciFest adventure!

Explore the wonders of the universe at your local planetarium or observatory on Friday, April 12 in celebration of Statewide Astronomy Night! ✨ From stargazing to cosmic discoveries, this is your chance to experience the magic of the night sky! 🌌💫

Full schedule of events at sciencefestival.msu.edu

Explore over 100 hands-on activities, talks, and demonstrations at the festival's STEAM Expo Weekend on Saturday, April 5 & Sunday, April 6 from 11 AM - 4 PM at the STEM Teaching and Learning Facility on MSU's campus! 🔭🎨💡

View the full schedule of events at sciencefestival.msu.edu

🧪🧬 Let your curiosity take flight at the 13th annual MSU Science Festival 🎉 this April with over 200 FREE community events!

Visit our website to preview this year's exciting lineup of free programs across the state.

View the Schedule of Events: sciencefestival.msu.edu/Event/Schedule

🌎💡 Student Sustainability Summit is here! Join us for a day of exploration, learning, and inspiration as we work towards a more sustainable future. Engage with experts, discuss climate solutions, and connect with like-minded peers! 🌱♻️

Register here: sciencefestival.msu.edu/k12-and-yout...

🌿🔬 Calling all Native students in grades 9-12! Join us for Natives in STEAM, an exciting weekend at MSU where you’ll connect with Indigenous scientists, explore culturally reflective STEAM programs, and tour campus. Meals & lodging provided! 🌎✨

Register here: sciencefestival.msu.edu/k12-and-yout...