Schedule
Saturday, April 9 10 am - 1:30 pm: Sam, Steven, Lisa
Saturday 1:30 pm - 5 pm: Emma, Lisa, Dave
Sunday, April 10 10am -1:30 pm : Emma, Caroline, Mac
Sunday April 10 1:30 - 5 pm: Dave, Mac, Caroline
PAWS Packet PDF
Event Description
Ever wonder what happens when you combine an institution with a passion for science, interactive exhibits and explosive demonstrations with one of the world’s premier public research universities?
This special event weekend is an opportunity for the public to learn directly from University of Washington scientists about the amazing research breakthroughs happening in our own backyard at the UW. From discovering an underwater volcano to finding new ways to detect germs, multiple research areas will be highlighted throughout Pacific Science Center presenting interactive activities and demonstrations. The Pacific Science Center arches will turn purple for the weekend and University of Washington activity stations will be featured throughout the Science Center.
Activity stations feature a University of Washington scientist and interactive activities for the whole family to enjoy. Visit workshops, catch a live science demonstration and don’t miss out on a special appearance by the Husky Marching Band. University of Washington alumni, students, faculty and staff will also enjoy a 20% discount on admission. We hope you will join us for what is sure to be an inspiring, educational and fun-filled weekend. Paws-on Science is included with the price of general admission- FREE for Pacific Science Center members.
Face To Face With Scientists Not only is Paws-on Science: Husky Weekend at Pacific Science Center an incredible opportunity to come face-to-face with current research and the scientists conducting it; it's also a terrific chance for the scientists to share their compelling and fascinating work with the public. To further enhance the experience for our members and guests, many of the researchers who are participating in Paws-On Science: Husky Weekend completed an extensive training program, developed as part of the →Portal to the Public grant, which equips them with the skills to best communicate about their work with public audiences. Researchers and scientists not only know a ton about the work being conducted but they also understand what it takes to get you excited about this work too! And it works. The feedback from our special research weekends (including Polar Science Weekend and Life Sciences Research Weekend) has been overwhelmingly positive.
Event Load In
Event Load in will take place on Thursday, April 7th from 3 to 6 pm and again on the morning of Friday, April 8th from 7am to 10am. Scientists are encouraged to check in at the reception desk located at the Pacific Science Center Loading dock entrance (2nd Ave N.), look for the blue door and Pacific Science Center sign.
Scientists who need to set up their activity stations on Saturday and Sunday may load in no earlier than 8:30 a.m. unless special arrangements are made in advance with Gena Guillen, Pacific Science Center’s Special Events Coordinator. Please email Gena at gguillen@pacsci.org or reach her on cell at (253) 632-2189.
Scientists will unload their cars at either the Pacific Science Center loading dock or the Ackerley Drive entrance. These locations are indicated on your Parking Map.
All scientist activities should be ready for the public interaction beginning at 10am daily.
Scientist Check-in and Parking
All participants should arrive at the Pacific Science Center loading dock entrance at 200 2nd Ave N and enter through the blue door. Upon arrival scientists and volunteers must check in at the Registration table located in the Pacific Science Center Board Room. The Board Room is located just past the reception desk (to the right and down the hall). The Pacific Science Center receptionist will gladly direct you to the Board Room.
Once you have registered with Pacific Science Center and received your nametag, you will be given parking scrip for the Seattle Center parking garage. Once vehicles are unloaded drivers must use their parking scrip to park in the Seattle Center parking garage. This location is highlighted on your Parking Map in yellow.
Registration opens at 7am on Friday and 8:30am on Saturday and Sunday.
Scientists should check in each day at registration, prior to beginning their shift and at the end of each shift. Parking scrip will also be given out at registration. Volunteers who need parking scrip will receive one voucher each day to the Seattle Center parking garage.
Scientist Lounge
The Board Room will be reserved for participating scientists and volunteers throughout Paws-on Science: Husky Weekend. Refreshments will be served in the Board Room for participating scientists and volunteers only. Participants may leave items of value in the Board Room as it will be supervised for the duration of the event weekend.
Event Load Out
Event load out will take place on Sunday, April 10 beginning at 6pm in the evening. At this time scientists and volunteers are asked to take down and pack up their activities. Special arrangements can be made for a later load out time upon approval from Gena Guillen.
All scientists and volunteers must be cleared from the Pacific Science Center buildings no later than 7:30pm on the evening of the 10th.
Parking Map
