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Flagstaff Festival of Science update for Sept. 21

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The 2018 Flagstaff Festival of Science Starts Today! Here is a brief overview of some of this weekend’s events. Go to the program for the full listing, and remember, everything is free!
W. L. Gore & Associates Keynote Presentation
Self Driving Vehicles: Accelerating into the Future
Raj Rajkumar, Ph.D., Professor of Electrical/ Computer Engineering
7 p.m. Friday, September 21st
NAU’s Ardrey Auditorium

The power of artificial intelligence will likely take the driver’s seat in the very near future. World-renowned driverless car technology expert Raj Rajkumar will propel us down the road to a tomorrow of driverless vehicles as he shares the latest innovations from his General Motors-Carnegie Mellon Autonomous Driving Collaborative Research Lab.
Free tickets at the door for first-come, first served. Or pick up or print out tickets in advance through the NAU Central Ticket Office (nau.edu/cto; 928-523-5661).
Find us on Instagram @flgscifest and share your great festival moments with#flgscifest2018

Demonstrations and Hands-On Activities
Saturday

Science in the Park – Wheeler Park, 10 to 2

The Science of Stone Balance – Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, 9 to 4

Open Houses & Tours
Friday & Saturday

Joy Cone – Reservations required, see program for details
Saturday
Tynkertopia, 4 to 6 PM
Sunday
Pioneer Museum, 1 to 4 PM

Panel Discussions
Saturday

Ethical Challenges Posed by Automation and Artificial Intelligence
3 to 5 PM, Museum of Northern Arizona
Sunday
Climate Change Solutions
7 PM, Riordan Mansion State Historic Park

Kilauea Eruption!
Sunday, 3 to 5 PM, Museum of Northern Arizona
Toxic gases, lava fountains, ash explosions, earthquakes and rivers of lava! Hear from local volcanologists as they report back from the fiery front line of Kīlauea’s once-in-a-generation eruptive episode.

Guided Hikes & Tours

See program for details, some hikes require reservations
Saturday
Walnut Canyon, Cinder Fields, Fort Tuthill
Sunday

Hart Prairie Preserve, Elden Pueblo, Homolovi IV Pueblo, Red Rock State Park
All Flagstaff Festival of Science activities are free thanks to the hosting organizations, presenters and our generous supporters!
The Flagstaff Festival of Science is made possible through the generous support of businesses, organizations, foundations and individuals. Major sponsors include W. L. Gore & Associates, City of Flagstaff/BBB Revenues, Flagstaff Arts Council, Northern Arizona University, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff, Science Sandbox, Wells Fargo and Peaks Audio Productions.