Saturday, October 24, 2026
Save the date! We are looking forward to see you this fall. Science Fest will take place from 10 am - 4 pm on the IU Bloomington Campus
Join us for an incredible day of Data Discovery!
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Hello, everyone!
I am Caroline Chick Jarrold, Interim Executive Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Professor of Chemistry at Indiana University Bloomington. Just like you, I am looking forward to this year’s Science Fest, an extraordinary community festival focused on giving children, families, educators, caregivers, and school groups the chance to experiment with and experience many facets of scientific exploration.
This year, we are focusing on the many types of data that scientists collect, from the smallest ions and wavelengths to the largest animals, continents, and galaxies. Pick up a data graph at one of the welcome tents, or welcome tables at the entrance of each building, and start collecting.
We are excited that the department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences will be launching a weather balloon at Science Fest! It will take place at 1:30 pm on the east side of Dunn Meadow. The data stream will begin immediately after launch.
It all takes place on the IUB campus on Saturday, October 24. Activities begin at 10 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. It's easy to explore your options and plan your visit by taking a look here at the Science Fest website, where you’ll also find many resources for ongoing science education.
AND PARKING IS FREE for Science Fest! There will be plenty of volunteers to help you find your way from place to place as you take in the fun at your own pace, following what interests you most.
Science Fest has really grown over the years to be one of our finest College traditions. It’s an event where our world-class faculty and outstanding students share their expertise with young people, igniting their interest in the sciences with hands-on activities that spark the joy and wonder of discovery.
I hope you will join us for an exciting and fascinating day which we hope proves to be both fun and formative. We truly believe that science education belongs to everyone and enriches our experience of the world around us!
Welcome to Science Fest 2026
Hello, everyone!
I am Caroline Chick Jarrold, Interim Executive Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Professor of Chemistry at Indiana University Bloomington. Just like you, I am looking forward to this year’s Science Fest, an extraordinary community festival focused on giving children, families, educators, caregivers, and school groups the chance to experiment with and experience many facets of scientific exploration.
This year, we are focusing on the many types of data that scientists collect, from the smallest ions and wavelengths to the largest animals, continents, and galaxies. Pick up a data graph at one of the welcome tents, or welcome tables at the entrance of each building, and start collecting.
We are excited that the department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences will be launching a weather balloon at Science Fest! It will take place at 1:30 pm on the east side of Dunn Meadow. The data stream will begin immediately after launch.
It all takes place on the IUB campus on Saturday, October 24. Activities begin at 10 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. It's easy to explore your options and plan your visit by taking a look here at the Science Fest website, where you’ll also find many resources for ongoing science education.
AND PARKING IS FREE for Science Fest! There will be plenty of volunteers to help you find your way from place to place as you take in the fun at your own pace, following what interests you most.
Science Fest has really grown over the years to be one of our finest College traditions. It’s an event where our world-class faculty and outstanding students share their expertise with young people, igniting their interest in the sciences with hands-on activities that spark the joy and wonder of discovery.
I hope you will join us for an exciting and fascinating day which we hope proves to be both fun and formative. We truly believe that science education belongs to everyone and enriches our experience of the world around us!
Warmly,
Interim Executive Dean
College of Arts and Sciences \ Professor of Chemistry
Indiana University Bloomington