​Live on the Main Stage: Mind-Blowing Science Demos & Inspiring Talks 

Not Magic...Science.

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Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 5:30

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Student Panel- Sunday 11:30 am in Juarez Room

Your Future in Tech: Student Stories That Inspire

Hear from Computer Science students as they share what it’s like to pursue a career in technology and the doors it can open. From internships at companies like Google and Microsoft to building projects that make a real impact, their stories show how curiosity can turn into confidence, and how your journey in tech can start sooner than you think.

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STEM-tacular - The Stage Show!

Join us for fun interactive explorations of our atmosphere where we "blow" up some giant wind tunnels, create a vortex in a bottle and then use physics and chemistry to make a live six-foot tornado from the ground up!

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Physics Circus

Experience physics in motion through surprising, high-energy demonstrations that make invisible forces come alive right before your eyes

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Wonderfest

A festival favorite,  fast-paced  demonstration of science filled with unexpected moments, interactive fun, and discoveries that will leave the whole family amazed.

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Artificial Intelligence

What is AI, really? Join us for a clear, engaging talk that connects this powerful technology to your everyday life and your children’s future.

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Chemistry Circus

Watch reactions fizz, flash, and transform in a colorful showcase that turns chemistry into a thrilling, unforgettable experience.

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The Universe Explained

Dance with us and explore the biggest mysteries of the cosmos, all explained through a dance performace that involves you! 

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From the Sonoran Desert Skies to Neutron Stars by Dr Malena Tejeda-Yeomans

In this fun, family-friendly talk, discover how scientists recreate the early universe and use math to explore the invisible world.
Learn how kids from places like El Paso can one day study neutron stars and cosmic mysteries. Bring your children, your abuelos, and your curiosity.
See how wonder can spark a life-changing journey in science.

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The Secrets of Dark Matter by Dr Antonio Delgado
Description: Most of the universe is made of something we cannot see. Come discover the mystery of dark matter and how scientists are searching for this hidden part of space.

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El Mago Mexitli (Mexitli the Magician)

​Be amazed as magic and science come together in a show that sparks curiosity and reveals that wonder is all around us.

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Artificial Intelligence Presentation by Dr. Natalia Villanueva, UTEP 

A lively, family-friendly session where kids and parents explore how AI can help us learn, create, and solve real challenges, like saving water in our borderland. They will also discover how to use AI in ways that are safe, thoughtful, and helpful to others.

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Texas Space Coalition - Star Path - Your pathway to Space 

Introduction by Jose Hernandez

Explore the exciting world of space. Our inspiring speakers will invite students and families to imagine their future in space. Through powerful stories, fascinating discoveries, and real-world insights into space careers, this session shows how education can open doors to opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math. Students will see how curiosity, learning, and big dreams can lead to an exciting future in space.

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Going to Space - Panel Discussion by Texas Space Coalition

Discover how Texas is shaping the future of space exploration. Learn how schools, scientists, engineers, and industry leaders are working together to create real pathways into exciting careers in the growing space industry.

 

Riding on 8 million pounds of power

What does it feel like to leave Earth?

Join astronaut José Hernández as he narrates a real Space Shuttle launch—the roar, the force, the moment everything changes.

Experience the mission that carried Hernández and El Paso’s own astronaut, Danny Olivas, to the International Space Station—brought to life on a giant screen with immersive, booming sound.

This is more than a movie.
It’s as close as you’ll get to riding into space.