Join us at QED for a wild night of true, personal stories about the moments when science collides with urgency and there's no time to wait. Four storytellers share what happens when a decision, a discovery, or a diagnosis can't be put off -- and the stakes are suddenly very real. From critical turning points in research and medicine to fieldwork gone sideways and life paths that hinge on a single choice, these stories explore what it means to act under pressure, trust your instincts, and move forward without guarantees. Doors at 7 pm. Show starts at 7:30 pm ET.

The University of Utah Science & Engineering Fair (USEF) is an annual science & engineering competition for students in grades 5-12. USEF showcases young minds from Canyons, Granite, Murray, Park City, Salt Lake, Tooele and Uintah School Districts as well as Salt Lake Catholic Diocese and all private, home school and charter schools within these boundaries. Senior division winners are eligible to compete in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Registration opens January 15, 2026, project deadline is February 11, 2026, fair runs March 9-13, 2026, with awards ceremony on March 13, 2026.

Learn about how physics and AI are working together to illuminate the hidden universe. Evening Schedule: 6 p.m. -- Activities and music. Food, drinks, and books available for purchase. 7 p.m. -- Doors open. 7:30 p.m. -- Talk and Q&A. 8:30 p.m. -- Post-talk concessions and conversation. The live event is in-person and a recording will be made available. Part of the Watson Lecture Series that has brought the wonder of Caltech research and discovery to the public for more than 100 years.

The Living Arts and Science Center Summer Camp offers a fun, hands-on experience where campers explore art, science, and education in creative ways. Through interactive activities and projects, participants are encouraged to ask questions, experiment, and express themselves. Campers will engage in both artistic creation and scientific discovery in a supportive, playful environment. Multiple sessions available: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26, June 29 - July 31, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, August 3-7. Camp 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Week 2 of Kids in College summer enrichment program featuring courses including A Universe of Discovery (astronomy and scientific methods), Artistic Exploration, Sensory Art, Music Makers, and Stand-up Comedy for Kids. Morning session 9:15-11:15 a.m., afternoon session 12-2 p.m.

Join us for an exciting summer of learning about the environment! Our camp activities will take you on a journey of discovery, with marine ecology education, water quality testing, and hands-on experiences like seining and sieving. Explore the Bay Ave Bay Beach at Shelter Cove!

At Longwood, beauty is more than an outcome--it's a catalyst for curiosity, creativity, and scientific discovery. Join Longwood Associate Director of Science Communications Jessica Turner-Skoff, Ph.D., and explore how visually compelling landscapes, elegant plant forms, and artful design sharpen observation, inspire research, and enrich the scientific process. Drawing from Longwood's tradition of display-driven discovery, and global examples where aesthetics and science intersect (from botanical art that advances taxonomy to garden design experiments that reveal ecological patterns), consider how beauty helps us see more clearly, think more imaginatively, and pursue solutions that connect people, plants, and place. This talk invites you to consider beauty not as ornament, but as an essential partner in scientific exploration.