Experience the Wonders of Science
Join Us for Science Week 2026!

Science Week 2026 at the UVU College of Science brings the thrill of discovery to life! From interactive experiments and research showcases to engaging workshops and guest presentations, there’s something for everyone—students, faculty, alumni, and the community. Explore the latest STEM innovations, connect with scientists, and ignite your curiosity with activities designed to inspire the scientist in you.

 

 

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Explore Science Week Events

Join us for a week of exciting, educational, and fun science experiences! From hands-on workshops to thrilling demonstrations, Science Week 2026 offers opportunities to explore, learn, and engage with science like never before.

Explore the Science's Day

October 19th (Monday)

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: SB Atrium

(Pizza at 11:00am)

Check out what the College of Science is up to in this open house event. Hands-on demos, free pizza, swag, and information available on our majors

Chemistry Seminar

October 19th (Monday)

Time: Noon
Location: PS 202

From Bowls to Bridges: A Colorful Journey through Supramolecular Chemistry

Presenter: Lakshmi Viswanath (UVU Chemistry Faculty) 

Searing Scovilles

October 20th (Tuesday)

Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: SB Atrium

With President Anderson, Jason Slack, and student leaders

Our interview series returns with new UVU President Anderson, Associate Dean Jason Slack and our UVU Science Senator. With sauces getting over 2 million Scovilles, can they make it to the end?

Earth Science Seminar

October 20th (Tuesday)

Time: 11:30am - 12:20pm
Location: WB 126

Extreme Weather in a Changing Climate

Presenter:  Dr. Alyssa Stansfield (University of Utah)

Physics Colloquium

October 20th (Tuesday)
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: PS 016 and PS Lower Atrium

Student Presentation for Research Posters

Biology Colloquium

October 20th (Tuesday)
Time: 3:00pm
Location: SB 246

Reconciling Science and Religion

Presenter:  Dr. T. Heath Ogden

Perspectives from an Evolutionary Biologist

Science vs Hollywood: Project Hail Mary

October 21st (Wednesday)
Time: 10:00am
Location: SB Atrium

A movie and real science with real scientists! Come hear what’s real and what’s science fiction.

Free popcorn and treats!

 

Science Night

October 21st (Wednesday)
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: SB Atrium


Our biggest event of the year with planetarium shows, physics demonstrations, math games, chemistry magic and much much more. Sign up early, tickets are limited for some of our events. 

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Biology Colloquium

October 21st (Wednesday)
Time: 12:00pm - 12:50pm
Location: Teams

Urbanisation and Avian Fear: Insights from Escape Behaviour

Speaker: Dr. Federico Morelli (Univ. of Turin)

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Environmental Symposium

October 21st (Wednesday)
Time: 9:00am - 3:45 (See Schedule)
Location: Fulton Library

2026 Environmental Ethics Symposium

This year the Environmental Ethics Symposium highlights individuals and groups that bring awareness to these unseen challenges. Whether noise pollution or the overlooked impact of low snowpack, these presentations will broaden your knowledge of local issues and inspire you to make some noise.

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Research and Treats!

October 22nd (Thursday)
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Hall of Flags


See what our students are leading research on at UVU!

Hike with a Scientist

October 23rd (Friday)
Time: 3:00pm
Location: Stewart Falls

Fall is a great time to hike, especially when you have experts with you teaching you about what you’re seeing around you. Free to the public.

Take a guided hike to Stewart Falls with the Earth Science department and the Ambassadors.

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Provo River Delta Cleanup

October 23rd (Friday)
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Provo River Delta (Directions to be sent later)


UVU's College of Science is hosting a service project to help clean the picturesque Provo River during Science Week on Friday, October 23, 2026


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Mathematics Colloquium

October 23rd (Friday)
Time: 11:00am
Location: LA 127

Title: Estimation of Regression Parameters under Missing Data using Sequential Sampling: A Simulation Study

Speaker: Collin Anderson & Debanjan Bhattacharjee

In this talk, we address the problem of minimum-risk point estimation for the regression coefficients in a linear model when part of the data can be missing under standard mechanisms of missingness. We illustrate modification of stopping rule and subsequent estimation under different imputation techniques.

Photonic Lab Experience

October 20 - 22
Time: See flier (registration required)
Location: Pope Science Loading Dock

The Thorlabs Mobile Photonics Lab offers students a hands-on experience with photonics equipment used to measure, study, and harness the power of light.

Schedule
Tuesday, 10/20 - Quantum Optics Experience, 10 AM – 4:30 PM, Registration Closed (Sold Out)

Wednesday, 10/21 – Intro to Photonics Experience, 4 PM – 8:30 PM

Thursday, 10/22 – Intro to Photonics Experience, 11 AM – 2 PM

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