STEAM Carnival Activities
Below is a map of the A&S STEAM Carnival activities to help you navigate the event and find the activities!
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Following is a listing of the zones and activities for the 2026 STEAM Carnival:
Igniting ideas and letting curiosity shine. This zone is all about sparking interest and wonder through engaging, hands-on experiences that encourage discovery.
- Marshmallow Shooters, Ò»Æð²Ý Alumni and Friends Association (S36 - S39)
- Southern Steelhead Lifecycle game, Southern Steelhead Coalition (S35)
- What's Up with Waterbugs? Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration Project (S33-S34)
- Conservation Action, Santa Barbara Zoo (S32)
- Wildlife Research and Nature Neighbor Best Practices, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (National Park Service) (S28-S31)
- Be a Soil Scientist, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (S25-S27)
- Owl Pellet Dissection, Ò»Æð²Ý Biology Department (S23-S24)
- Bugs & Bees, Ò»Æð²Ý Biology Department (S22)
- CA Native Plant Society Channel Islands (S21)
- Amphibian ecology & jumping frogs game, Ò»Æð²Ý Biology Department (S19-S20)
- Dinosaurs: See real bone and talk with a paleontologist, Leap Lab: Science Center of Ventura County (S17-S18)
- Fun with Physics, Ò»Æð²Ý Physics Department (S16)
- OLLI STEAM, Ò»Æð²Ý Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (S14-S15)
- How Does Your Garden Grow, Ò»Æð²Ý ESRM Department (S13)
- Recycled Kaleidoscope Creations, Ò»Æð²Ý ESRM Department (S12)
- Watershed Dynamics, Ò»Æð²Ý ESRM Department (S11)
- Stream Meanders and Flow, Ò»Æð²Ý ESRM Department (S10)
- Infiltration and Percolation Races, Ò»Æð²Ý ESRM Department (S9)
- Streams and Deltas--Flume Demonstration, Ò»Æð²Ý ESRM Department (S8)
- Science & Beekeeping, LA County Beekeeper Association (S6-S7)
- Build Earthquake-Proof Structures with K'nex, American Society of Civil Engineers (S4-S5)
- Shake Table, American Public Works Association (APWA) (S3)
- Chase the Sewer Polluter, Ventura Water (S1-S2)
A space to create, build, and explore. This zone invites participants to think critically, experiment, and innovate by tinkering with tools and materials.
- Liquid Nitrogen Demonstrations, Ò»Æð²Ý Free Radicals Chemistry Club (T28-T31)
- Fly a Drone, Fathomwerx and NSW PHD NAVSEA (T24-T27)
- The Science of Slime, CSU-SPaRA (T21-T23)
- Bubble-Powered Lava Lamp: Science in Motion and STEAMer Creator Station, STEMs Grow (T19-T20)
- Popsicle catapult, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Ventura County Professional Chapter (T18)
- The Curious Math Carnival: Games, Puzzles and Brainpower, Math and Science Teacher Initiative (T16-T17)
- Sodium Alginate Beads and Worms, Moorpark College Chemistry Department (T13-T15)
- Find Ekho Using Echolocation, Center for Community Engagement - STEM Corps (T10-T12)
- Instant Snow, Los Angeles Pierce College Chemistry Club (T8-T9)
- Binary Beads, STAR Education (T6-T7)
- Chemistry is Everything, California Los Padres Chapter of the American Chemical Society (T4-T5)
- Port of Hueneme (T3)
- Rio STEAM Tech Team, Rio School District (T1-T2)
Embark on a journey through the science of health care.
- Explore with the Seabees, U.S. Navy Seabee Museum (M17-M18)
- Condor Surgery Plushie, Friends of California Condors Wild & Free (M16)
- Oral Health, Clinicas Del Camino Real (M15)
- Pre Dental Society Activity Booth, Ò»Æð²Ý Pre Dental Society (M13-M14)
- Build a Lung, Physician Assistant Student Club (M12)
- Parker Hannifin Filtration Demonstration, Parker Hannifin (M10-M11)
- Giant Operation Game, Ò»Æð²Ý Health Science Department (M9-M10)
- Learning DNA Transcription through Friendship Bracelets, Amgen Foundation (M7-M8)
- Flower Chromatography, Amgen Biotech Experience (M5-M6)
- Tardigrade Hunting, Tapia Lab - Water and Life Interface Institute (M3-M4)
- Student Nurse- Activity Booth CPR, Ò»Æð²Ý Student Nurses' Association (M1-M2)
Where discovery meets wonder. Learn about the thrill of discovery, insight, and understanding of the world around us.
- Oobleck sensor play, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E20-E21)
- Magic Aqua Sand, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E19)
- Tye Dye Milk, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E18)
- Roll, Slide, Stay, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E17)
- Automatic Balloon Inflator, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E16)
- Aqueduct (Discovery Ramp), Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E15)
- Water Works (& water pump), Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E14)
- Water Wall, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E13)
- Making Butter, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E12)
- Tin, Can, Magnets, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E11)
- Wrecking Ball Pendulum, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E10)
- Paper Airplane, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E9)
- Simple Catapult, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E8)
- Chalk Spinner, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E7)
- Infant Area: Jurassic Sand, sound wall, and blanket area, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E6)
- Weaving/ coding, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E5)
- Tangrams, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E4)
- Soma Cube(s), Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E3)
- Wobbly Wonders, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E2)
- Wind Tunnel, Ò»Æð²Ý Early Childhood Studies (E1)
A showcase of artistic movement, expression, and creativity. This zone highlights the beauty of art and the power of story telling.
- Fun with Flags, Global Languages and Cultures Department (A14)
- Rainbow of Change, Queer Advocacy Alliance (A13)
- Studio Channel Islands Arts Education Program, Studio Channel Islands (A11-A12)
- Multicolor Relief Printmaking! Ò»Æð²Ý Studio Art Program (A9-A10)
- Math Game, Mathematics Department (A8)
- Design Your Own Dolphin! Ò»Æð²Ý Media Arts Club(A7)
- Build, Grow & Create, Elemental Hardware Enrichment (A5-A6)
- International Faculty and Staff Association (A4)
- Black Innovators: STEM Hero Buttons, Black Student Union (A3)
- Create with Clay! Ò»Æð²Ý Studio Art Program (A1-A2)
Hands-on experiments, creative challenges and artistic creations in laboratory and classroom spaces designed to spark curiosity and innovation!
Gateway Hall (GAT) Activities:
- Prints of the Past, Ò»Æð²Ý Geology Program (GAT 2540)
- Dissection Booth, Ò»Æð²Ý Biology Department (GAT 1501)
- Pig Lungs, Ò»Æð²Ý Biology Department (GAT 1501)
- Blinging it up with Science, Ò»Æð²Ý Chemistry Department (GAT 2550)
- Gateway to Robotics, , Ò»Æð²Ý Computer Science, IT, and Mechatronics Engineering Department (GAT Patio and GAT 3501)
- Internally Developed Virtual Reality for Cognitive Recovery after a Brain Injury, Ò»Æð²Ý Health Science Department (GAT 1502)
Coastal Cup Coffee Shop -- GAT Patio
Staff Council Fundraiser -- GAT Patio
Cove Bookstore Merchandise -- GAT Patio
Explore Ò»Æð²Ý’s vibrant campus with our guided STEAM Carnival tours! Visit key academic buildings, state-of-the-art labs, and student spaces, including the Nursing Simulation Lab. Tours start and end at Aliso Hall—don’t miss this chance to experience Ò»Æð²Ý in action!
Tours run every hour and last approximately 45 minutes.
Tour Times:
- 2:00 pm (2 tours)
- 3:00 pm (2 tours)
Location: Gateway Hall Entrance
