Event: Vera Rubin Discovery Festival
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Join us after the Historic Change: Vera Rubin panel, for a festival in honor of Vera Rubin taking place in the Science Center Plaza.
Connect with different groups, organizations, institutions, and museums to learn more about Astrophysics, Women's History, and STEM Education. Dozens of groups will join us from across the Boston area, the Commonwealth, the nation, and the planet.
There will be hands-on activities, book signings, and food trucks. This event is geared towards students and curious people of all ages, including families. Books, food, and drinks will be available for purchase.
This public fair is part of the celebration of the release of a new US Quarter honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Vera Rubin.
No registration or tickets are required for the festival, but a ticket is needed for the earlier talk in Sanders Theatre.
Highlights:
- Explore the museum galleries late at Harvard's Collection of Historic Scientific Instruments.
- Special Director Tours at 5:00pm and 6:00pm
- Book Signings with Speakers and Other Experts with the MITPress Bookstore. Explore some of the books available for purchase.