• Ticks & Tick-Borne Diseases in New York

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Amanda Roome, PhD Research Scientist, New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    Learn about the different tick species and the associated pathogens they may carry throughout NY, how to prevent tick bites and what to do if you’re bitten. Mandy will discuss some of her research with outdoor workers and their risk of tick-bites.

    $4 – $6
  • AeroBing Brings Space to Binghamton

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Rocketry Club at Binghamton University
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    AeroBing students will share how the team started, what we’re building right now, and where we’re headed next, with a look at how student-led rocketry turns ideas into real flight hardware and crafts the next generation of engineers.

    $4 – $6
  • The Evolution of Virtual Reality Part II – The Present & Future of VR

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Jenny Cartie, Kopernik Technology Manager
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    Doors Open at 7:00 PM for VR Classroom Demos - Virtual reality (VR), as we know it today, is an emerging technology with a promising future. Modern VR headsets access our senses like no other technology, enabling experiences like: 360º and 3D video; collaborative learning; immersive gaming; and spatial productivity. Discover the state-of-the-art VR technologies Read More ...

    $4 – $6
  • Southern Tier Robotics Competition Robot

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Southern Tier Robotics
    Hybrid Program
    Public Programs

    Get an up-close look at the latest robot designed by the Southern Tier Robotics team. Their robot performs autonomous and radio-controlled actions to accomplish a number of tasks in a multi-team competition. Students on the team will demonstrate the robot, show a video from their recent competition in Albany and Suffern NY, and answer questions Read More ...

    $4 – $6
  • RocketFest 2026 – Registration Required

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States

    This event requires registration (see link below). RocketFest 2026 is a GO! Pick a launch time, choose a skill level, pickup your rocket kit, build it at home, and return to Kopernik on May 30 to launch it high in the sky!

    $30 – $50
  • KoperniKids: Not a Box

    Kopernik Observatory & Science Center 698 Underwood Rd., Vestal, NY, United States
    Classes

    Registration Required Come enjoy a morning of STEM fun with Not a Box! Inspired by the beloved book, students will use their creativity and problem-solving skills to transform ordinary boxes into extraordinary creations. We’ll provide all the materials — you just bring your imagination! KoperniKids is a kid-friendly approach to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Read More ...

    $25

CLEAR SKY ALERT – Doors Open at 7:30 PM Tonight, April 17, for a STEM Talk & Observing