February 25-26: Discover Technology

You may think you know what being an engineer, scientist, or other high-tech workers involves, but did you ever stop to think about how the things they create can change our lives? This weekend of problem-solving fun will give you the chance to meet the people behind the technology-and learn about the challenges they face and the tools and concepts they use to find the answers. You also won't want to miss the live performances by scientists and engineers who really know how to get a crowd all wired up!

Activities

It Ain't Rocket Science

Time Warner Cable's Connect a Million Minds initiative supports FIRST Robotics Programs. There are three FIRST programs in the North Texas area for kids ages 9-18.

Presented by Time Warner Cable

Robo Mania

Robots have helped humankind in amazing ways. They make our food, build our cars, and even perform surgery! Experiment with our tabletop robots to see what you can do with the power of technology.

Dallas Personal Robotics Group

Like building robots? DPRG does! Come see some of their creations and learn how and why they were built. (Monday only)

Dallas Makerspace

What do you get when you combine common household objects, scraps of metal and a group of people with wild imaginations? The possibilities are limitless. Meet the makers from Dallas Makerspace and view some of their inventions.

Gears

These child-friendly plastic gears let even the littlest scientists explore their engineering skills.

Submarine Divers

Can you build a submarine from a plastic bottle that can dive underwater and come back to the surface? Lockheed Martin engineers would love to show you how. Challenge your friends to see whose submarine can dive down the longest and still float to the surface. Presented by Lockheed Martin.

Scavenger Hunt

Visit today's activity stations to answer a series of fun science questions. Check your answers and win a prize at the table in the lobby.

Squishy Circuits

Did you know that Play-Doh conducts electricity? Let your creative juices flow as you make creations that spin, buzz, and glow.

Augmented Reality

Immerse yourself in simulated learning worlds and experience augmented reality. You'll learn about chroma-key technology and other cool tricks during this interactive experience.
Presented by IBM

Jeopardy: You vs. Watson

Are you smarter than a computer? Face-off against IBM's famous Jeopardy champion, Watson, an artificial intelligence computer system.
Presented by IBM

Bunny Copters

Can you make your copter twirl faster than your friend's? Test your engineering know-how as you launch paper bunny copters in the air.
Presented by IBM

A Picture Is Worth a 1000 Words: Finding the Treasures Hidden in Maps

Today's information world generates more information about topics than ever before. Come by and explore pirates, finding tornado alley, mapping zoos, or just explore who lives around you and how they are making a living.

Presented by GISetc

Body Rhythm

Did you know that when you touch one of the contacts on the instrument, a small electrical current flows over your skin? When you touch someone that is also holding the instrument, the current is able to flow back to the instrument and complete the circuit. When the circuit is complete, a sound is triggered.

LED Throwies

These simple light-up toys will stick to any magnetic surface. Create your own to decorate your fridge or file cabinet.

 

Shows

Smash Hits of PsySci

1pm, 3pm Saturday and Sunday
Lightning bolts, fireballs, and other hair-raising fun make this a show that you won't want to miss.

 

Looking for more tech fun? Don't miss Engineers Week February 20-24.

 

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 *All activities and demonstrations may be subject to change without notice.