Hands-On Tour of the Museum Collections of Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, and More
Delve into Science Learning Center Activities and Exhibits
Augmented Reality Visualization of Mountains and Valleys
Activity offerings are subject to change.
Please note that masks are required while in the Hall of Science building.
Parking
Arrive early! Free parking is available in the Foundation parking lot, but space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Select ADA parking is available in Lot E7.
Shuttles will run between the parking lot and event space from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
Some of the Experiences We Will Share with You
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Meet Dr. Chris Lowe and the CSULB Shark Lab team of graduate and undergraduate students. The mission of the Shark Lab is to study the physiological and behavioral ecology of marine animals, emphasizing the effect of human activity on the ocean; to utilize and develop innovative technology to answer challenging questions important for the conservation and restoration of depleted populations; and to train the next generation of marine biologists.
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Tour the Shark Lab's facilities, which include a semi-enclosed outdoor tank bay that has a 10,000 gallon recirculating system including chillers, protein skimmers, and cartridge filters. The tank bay has several large polyurethane tanks for holding gamefishes, sharks, skates and rays.
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Meet Dr. Ted Stankowich and the CSULB Mammal Lab team of undergraduate and graduate students. The Mammal Lab studies how animals make decisions during predator-prey encounters, and investigates what ecological factors influence the evolution of animal behavior and defensive weaponry. The Mammal Lab also works to minimize conflict between humans and wildlife, especially in urban settings.
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Take a hands-on tour of our Museum Collections of mammals, birds, and reptiles. Maintained by our Department of Biological Sciences, the collections are used for scientific research on environmental quality, conservation, species diversity, species relationships, animal behavior, development, and other topics. They are also used for laboratory instruction of CSULB students and in educational displays for visitors.
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Use an "augmented reality sandbox" to visualize the shapes of mountains and valleys. Understanding the Earth and environment requires working with maps and developing great visualization skills - this unique activity from our Department of Geological Sciences will help you understand mountains, valleys, and watersheds.
