February 2018
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
Grades 9-12 Join us as we work in association with Pantex to bring over 20 local organizations and businesses that educate and inspire women to follow engineering careers. It will be an afternoon to excite and empower girls to get involved in STEM fields through guest panels, hands-on activities with companies and face-to-face interactions. Each student will leave the event with their own hard hat! EVENT DETAILS Event includes guest speaker panels with Q&A. Schools may leave anytime after 1:30…
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Chemists Celebrate Earth Day!
Grades K-5 Join DHDC, WTAMU and the American Chemical Society as we celebrate our home planet and dive into this year’s theme, Oceans: Dive into Marine Chemistry. Students will explore the chemical aspect of water preservation and keeping our marine life healthy through hands-on learning stations, interactive demonstrations and special guest presentations. EVENT DETAILS Event includes hands-on learning activities, interactive presentations, a Space Theater Show and a short exhibit hall time. Reservation deadline is March 30, 2018, but will close early if event…
Find out more »May 2018
DHDC Catapult Challenge 2018
Grades 5-12 Student teams will test their engineering and design skills and expand their knowledge of math and physics as they create and construct a catapult to compete for eternal glory! Awards will be given for top teams in each age division, along with non-points awards for the Fiercest Fighter (best overall catapult design) and the Innovator’s Award (most creative or original catapult design.) EVENT DETAILS No entry fee for competition. Maximum of 5 students per team. Limit of 10…
Find out more »March 2019
Weathering the Storm
Weathering the Storm: The Science of Severe Weather REGISTER HERE Grades K-5 Weathering the Storm: The Science of Severe Weather is a day full of weather-related activities including presentations by KAMR Chief Meteorologist John Harris* and storm chaser Jason Boggs* and the National Weather Service Amarillo, a hands-on weather learning lab with stations exploring the science of severe weather, and a one-day-only showing of Tornado Alley in the DHDC Space Theater, all designed for students to explore the science of severe…
Find out more »October 2019
ChemiCon 2019: Marvelous Metals
CHEMICON 2019 REGISTRATION FORM Grades 6-8 As part of National Chemistry Week, DHDC has teamed up with WTAMU and the American Chemical Society to create a day of experiential learning for area students. Through a series of hands-on learning activities and interactive demonstrations, students will investigate this year's National Chemistry Week theme, Marvelous Metals. EVENT DETAILS Reservation deadline is October 10, 2019. Register here. Education Partner Districts: FREE Non-Partner Districts: $5 per student Includes hands-on labs, guest presentations and…
Find out more »November 2019
6th Annual Egg Drop Engineering Competition
EGG DROP REGISTRATION FORM Grades 5-12 The messiest engineering competition in Texas is back for another round! Student teams will create their best egg-cradling device and bring it to DHDC for a 20-foot drop from our scissor lift. Avoid a gooey egg-splosion to earn max points. Awards are given for the top overall scores in each age division, best use of recycled materials and most innovative overall device design. EVENT DETAILS No entry fee for competition. Maximum of 5 students…
Find out more »December 2019
Christmas Spectacular
Additional dates added for 2019! CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR REGISTRATION FORM. Grades K-5 This event sells out quickly, book early to reserve your spot! The DHDC Christmas Spectacular is a fun-filled day of holiday-themed activities which immerse students in interactive learning opportunities. Students will have a blast participating in activities like St. Nick's Science Show and making their own make-and-take activities. Teachers will love this hassle-free day of learning with no messy classroom to clean up afterward! The event also includes a…
Find out more »March 2020
Weathering the Storm: The Science of Severe Weather
WEATHERING THE STORM REGISTRATION FORM Grades K-5 As part of Texas Severe Weather Awareness Week, join DHDC and our special guests for an interactive learning adventure where students will explore the science of severe weather and learn how to safely weather the storm. Experience a hands-on weather learning lab with stations exploring the science of severe weather and a special showing of Forces of Nature in the DHDC Space Theater. Each activity allows students to explore the science of severe weather…
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