Upcoming events.
Upcoming events.
In the calendar you can see events that are scheduled for NWA Space and Science Center.
To request a Birthday party, Star party, STEM night or other outreach, please click to bottom below to go to our Outreach event request form. . Once we receive your request, we will contact you for further discussion and place the event on the calendar.
Arkansas's 11th Annual STEM festival
We will be Exhibitors at Arkansas’s 11th Annual STEM festival. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire young minds, connect with our community, and showcase the excitement of STEM.
OLLI course - Light Pollution effects more than Just Bugs
Kent Marts will talk about light pollution and our Earth
OLLI course - Cybersecurity - The Scary-Funny and Interesting World of Cybersecurity - I
In a world more technologically interconnected than ever before, securing information systems and your data is more important than ever before. This course will detail what Information Security is; its core concepts; the scary and funny implications. There will also be ample time dedicated to questions and answers with an Information Security Sr. Engineer.
OLLI course - Using Mars to Study Earth
Dr. Auld will talk about studying the martian atmosphere in order to learn about the atmosphere of Earth.
OLLI course - Cybersecurity - The Scary-Funny and Interesting World of Cybersecurity - II
Second class in the series.
In a world more technologically interconnected than ever before, securing information systems and your data is more important than ever before. This course will detail what Information Security is; its core concepts; the scary and funny implications. There will also be ample time dedicated to questions and answers with an Information Security Sr. Engineer.
Bella Vista Public Library STEM Workshop
This is the Bella Vista Library March STEAM Workshop. It will be on 03/26 from 3:00 to 4:30. This program is a self-directed learning experience for children aged 6 – 12 in our community. There are usually 3 – 4 stations with different experiments/activities, one of which the participants can take home.
https://dash.pointapp.org/events/302823
Science Olympiad @ Shewmaker Center RESCHEDULED
https://dash.pointapp.org/events/252473
Volunteers, Click the Link to be redirected to signup for the event!
Winterfest
Winterfest is an indoor winter carnival for children ages 5-10 and their families. Carnival games, food and prizes. Sponsored by the Bella Vista Rotary club. Admission is free.
NWA Space and Science Center will support with fun science activities.
If you would like to volunteer click here. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/274470
Raye Montague Award presentation at State Science Olympiad tournament
NWA Space and Science Center has supported State Science Olympiad by providing the Raye Montague High-scoring Majority-female award since the awards inception. You will represent NWA Space and Science Center by presenting the award at both B and C levels. To sign up as a volunteer, use our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/96690
Regional Science Olympiad tournament
NWA Space will support Science Olympiad by helping write and administer tests in astronomy and solar systems and by providing volunteers to help with registration, showing students to their test rooms and being friendly faces on a stressful day. To sign up as a volunteer, use our Point app. https://dash.pointapp.org/events/93625
Cub Scout STEM Day
We will be hosting a STEM Day for Cub Scouts in Westark Area Council, our local Boy Scouts of America.