September 10, 2024 Schedule
Scrap Metal Recycling
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region Restores | Workshop
Learn the science behind ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Learn how to identify common, valuable non-ferrous metals in the world around you. Interact with examples of Copper, Brass, Zinc, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and more. Observe the extraction and identification of these metals from common household goods like appliances, electronics, tools, lighting, and more. Learn how recycling and reuse supports Habitat’s mission to build affordable housing.
All attendees must be 18+, capacity 20.
Making Bath Bombs
Mama & Hapa’s | Workshop
Learn the chemistry of how acids and bases work together to create bubbly goodness…and take one home!
The Science of Fall Colors: Exploring Secondary Pigments
Hoyt Arboretum | Tour
Every fall, people are captivated by the beauty of autumn leaves. The vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows create a stunning display that is truly one of nature’s wonders. But what is the science behind these stunning colors? The secret lies in the chemistry of autumn leaves. Join arborist Ruth Williams as she takes you on a walking exploration of deciduous trees at Hoyt Arboretum.
About the instructor: Ruth Williams is a consulting arborist and plant enthusiast with degrees in Horticulture and Landscape Architecture from UC Davis. She has been drawing and painting plants for decades. She teaches botanical illustration and plant identification classes at Hoyt.
Tour size is limited, please register in advance. Registration closes one week before the tour. Rain or shine. Pace is slow, with modest elevation changes. Free, parking included paid and street parking options, subject to availability.
Drawing Science into Comics
University of Oregon Science and Comics Initiative | Workshop
Learn how to turn science and scientific information into engaging comics! Open to all ages, and all levels of comics and art experience. Feel free to bring any art supplies you’d like to use, but we’ll provide plenty as well. The workshop is led by student artists who have completed the University of Oregon Science and Comics Initiative, in which they collaborated with researchers across UO to create comics describing the researcher’s work. Past comics topics include bioelectric communication in zebrafish, adolescent brain development, and quantum entanglement. The University of Oregon Science and Comics Initiative pairs undergraduate artists with researchers across UO. The pairs collaborate on a comic about the researcher’s work.
History of Tektronix Tour
VintageTek Museum | Tour
If you use a computer or the internet, watch TV or make use of wireless technology, join us for a tour of the VintageTek Museum on the Tektronix campus in Beaverton. Learn the history and see the technology of an Oregon company that has been at the forefront of the electronics revolution since its founding in 1946.
If you use a computer or the internet, watch TV or make use of wireless technology, join us for a tour of the VintageTek Museum on the Tektronix campus in Beaverton. Learn the history and see the technology of an Oregon company that has been at the forefront of the electronics revolution since its founding in 1946.
If you use a computer or the internet, watch TV or make use of wireless technology, join us for a tour of the VintageTek Museum on the Tektronix campus in Beaverton. Learn the history and see the technology of an Oregon company that has been at the forefront of the electronics revolution since its founding in 1946.
Science Pub: Solarpunk and The Science of Building Utopia
OMSI | Lecture
We will explore solarpunk’s utopian vision for the future, including the innovative technologies, sustainable practices, and social philosophy that underpin the solarpunk movement. From the latest advancements in renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, to eco-friendly urban planning and green architecture, we will delve into the scientific principles driving these transformative changes. The discussion will also highlight the importance of community involvement, social equity, and biodiversity in creating resilient and thriving urban environments. Attendees will gain insights into how modern innovations in materials, water management, and smart city technology can help us build a sustainable and inclusive future.