What you will find at the Expo
At the Expo, you'll explore the wonders of science and engineering with FREE activities for the whole family. From Astronomy to Solar Power, you'll experience science and engineering in action.
Expo Highlights
- Take the solar energy challenge
- Explore the science behind movie stunts and special effects
- Carry out virtual experiments with Nintendo Wii controllers
- Control a car simulator with an iPhone
- Compete in hands-on solar car races
- Travel to different lands with a virtual reality helmet
- Build candy-launching catapults out of Popsicle sticks.
Also featured are free giveaways, take-home science activities, and the lively entertainment of Waterloo Labs.
In addition to the exhibits, there will also be activities on the main stage, and leading researchers talking about their research.
| Time | Saturday, October 23 | Sunday, October 24 |
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| 10:00-11:00 |
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| 11:00-12:00 |
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| 12:00-1:00 |
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| 1:00-1:30 |
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| 1:30-3:00 |
Science in the Movies
Explore the secret science behind movie stunts and special effects. Find out how actors breathe in room full of smoke, how stunt people fall off buildings unharmed and much more! During a vivid 1-hour glimpse into movie magic, Stunt and Special Effects Coordinator Steve Wolf shows how the spectacular feats seen in movies are all based on simple science principles. This heightens kids’ interest in science, safety and movie making.
For 15 years Steve Wolf has designed, engineered, and performed stunts and special effects for feature films and television shows, including Cast Away (with Tom Hanks), The Firm (with Tom Cruise), The Client, The Jungle Book, America’s Most Wanted, All My Children, Crocodile Dundee II, and many more. He performs about 80 shows a year for kids. |
Science in the Movies
Explore the secret science behind movie stunts and special effects. Find out how actors breathe in room full of smoke, how stunt people fall off buildings unharmed and much more! During a vivid 1-hour glimpse into movie magic, Stunt and Special Effects Coordinator Steve Wolf shows how the spectacular feats seen in movies are all based on simple science principles. This heightens kids’ interest in science, safety and movie making.
For 15 years Steve Wolf has designed, engineered, and performed stunts and special effects for feature films and television shows, including Cast Away (with Tom Hanks), The Firm (with Tom Cruise), The Client, The Jungle Book, America’s Most Wanted, All My Children, Crocodile Dundee II, and many more. He performs about 80 shows a year for kids. |
| 3:00-4:00 |
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| 4:00-5:00 |
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The World Famous Physics Circus!
The Physics Circus show is a fun, engaging, and educational physics demonstration program. We present demonstrations that help people better understand the physics in the world around them. The presentation will cover some of the main areas of classical physics such as Motion, Heat, and Electricity.
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To reserve stage time during the Expo, please contact Enrique Gomez, enrique.gomez@austinsciencefestival.org.
