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Find exhibits that meet your interests! Use these dropdown menus to filter over 500 exhibits by age range, subject area, keyword or organization name.
We have also created several "Tracks" for various age groups: each track is a selection of 10-15 exhibits that share a common theme.
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Don't Get Stung: Bee Cyber Savvy by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1125 |
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Have some cyber fun! Enjoy games that teach cyber concepts and terminology in an interactive manner. Play individually or as teammates. Challenge best scores. |  |
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Shimon: Improvising Jazz Robot by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) TBD |
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Shimon is a robotic musician that can listen to humans, play along, and improvise accordingly. The robot understands music similarly to how we humans do. When it improvises, however, Shimon plays like a machine, using mathematical processes that humans do when playing music. Shimon can therefore inspire humans to play and think about music in new and exciting ways. |  |
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The Hottest Thing You'll Ever See by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1125 |
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Visit our Solar Observatory for amazing images of our Sun like you've never seen it before. |  |
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3D Journey Across Mars by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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Have you ever wondered what the surface of Mars looks like? Or wanted to explore the deepest trenches of the earth? Allow your dreams to become reality as our Augmented Reality Viewer brings these images to life. Come put on your 3D visor to view detailed images of the surface of Mars, the Lockheed Martin Ikonos satellite, an underground cave system, and a map of the world. |  |
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Fly the Future Fighter - F-35 Lightning II Cockpit by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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Roll, dive, bank, and zoom your way through the air at 30,000 feet. Our F-35 Simulator puts you in the pilot's seat as you pilot your fighter plane through Air to Air, Air To Ground, Landing and Takeoff operations. |  |
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Have You Seen This App? by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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I didn't know my phone could do that! Come and explore how we use applications to do facial recognition, biometrics, and use signals to pinpoint your location. See how your everyday electronics can be used to help protect our nation. |  |
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Soaring Through DC Helicopter Experience by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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Soar through the skies of Washington DC. This demonstration puts you at the hands of a helicopter. Pilot your way up, down, left, right, and spin your way through an aerial tour of our nation's capital. |  |
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Sprockit the Interactive Robot by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1125 |
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Come meet Sprockit! Have a chat with our interactive robot and see just how much he loves science. Be prepared though, as much as Sprockit loves to throw out trivia, you might also be asked to answer a question or two. |  |
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Virtusphere - Taking Virtual Reality to the Next Level by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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Come and experience virtual reality at it's best. Walk, jump, roll, crawl, and run your way over unlimited distances and detailed environments as our Virtusphere uses new locomotion technology to take your virtual reality experience to the next level. |  |
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You Solve the Case! Next Generation Intelligence Analysis by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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You be the detective! We take investigative intelligence technology to the next level by combining the Microsoft Surface Table, iPhone, iPad and Windows 7 Tablet PCs to allow you to gather and solve clues all with the touch and slide of a finger |  |
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Lockheed Martin and NCIS: See the Technology and Meet the Actors by Lockheed Martin Section Hall B, Booth Number(s) 2100 |
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We bring engineering and Hollywood together in DC! Come and meet two actors from the hit TV show NCIS as they pose for photos, sign autographs, and MC the Lockheed Martin Engineering Primetime demonstration. |  |
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LM Engineering Primetime: Race Across the Nation by Lockheed Martin Section Hall B, Booth Number(s) 2100 |
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Ready, Set, Go! Immerse yourself in our latest, realistic virtual technology. Race your way to the finish line as you virtually explore real cities around the world and compete against real people in this virtual scavenger hunt. Come prove you have what it takes to win! |  |
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Meet the Astronauts by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1125 |
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Do you dream about becoming an astronaut? Come and meet our astronauts: Ken Reightler, Pam Melroy, Rick Hieb, and Brian Duffy. Hear stories that will help you turn your dreams into reality. This special appearance will include: 1. Speaker Q&A Panel 2. Autograph signing. |  |
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Explore It All StarLab Planetarium "Night Sky" by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1034 |
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Join Explore-It-All under the StarLab Planetarium for a guided tour of the night sky. We will discover the reasons for the seasons and why we have night and day. Meet the characters of Greek Mythology, learn their stories and how to identify the constellations that each represents. |  |
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Exploring Beyond - The Future of Human Space Flight by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1125 |
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Blazing a bold new journey of human space exploration and discovery, the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle will replace the Space Shuttle, support the International Space Station, and expand the reaches of space exploration. Come see the future of space flight and how Orion will take humans to Mars! |  |
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Fix a Fighter in 3-D! - The Human Immersive Lab by Lockheed Martin Section Hall B, Booth Number(s) 2100 |
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Explore a virtual reality environment inside the belly of the F-35 jet fighter. Students will find themselves interacting with the Weapons Bay of an F-35 Carrier Variant and explore how this plane is considered the next generation air superiority fighter of our nation. |  |
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Robot Raceway by Lockheed Martin Section Hall B, Booth Number(s) 2100 |
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Grab hold of your creative and competitive instincts as you design and program your own robotic race car and compete against your fellow students to see who can race past the finish line and capture the checkered flag first. |  |
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5th Gear Robotics Competition by Lockheed Martin Section Hall A, Booth Number(s) 100 |
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Let the games begin! Take control of your virtual robot and work in teams of 3 as you drive your robot through a simulated game course. Can you help your team score the most points and win before time runs out? |  |
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Thundercloud by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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Cloud Computing? What is that? Come and learn about the future of on demand computing and how it can be used in real world events. |  |
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Hubble Telescope - A Look into Our Universe by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1125 |
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Have you seen those incredible images of galaxies and nebulae that are so far away from Earth? Come and see how the Hubble Telescope was created to capture these images in space. |  |
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GOES-R: Improving Your Weather Forecast by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1125 |
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How do we predict when the next storm is coming? Why is it important to improve these forecasts? See how the future GOES-R spacecraft will greatly improve the timeliness and accuracy of our weather predictions. |  |
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DNA Fingerprinting: Rapid Human Identification by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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Come see our Rapid DNA Identification kiosk and learn about how we can collect DNA to quickly create a "DNA fingerprint" and how this process is being used in the world today. |  |
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F-35 Defies Gravity by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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Not all aircraft need to land on a runway. Come and see how our F-35 Lightning II defies gravity to land vertically...any place...any time. |  |
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Energy Efficiency = A Brighter Future by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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Come and explore our virtual interactive home and facility demo. Find out how much energy your everyday home appliances are using, and examine the science of how energy can be saved in the buildings that are all around us! Come and learn how to do your part to become more energy efficient. |  |
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Desert Hawk III by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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Come see the newest generation of unmanned surveillance technology with our Desert Hawk model and learn about how this unmanned aerial vehicle is being used to gather intelligence and surveillance data. |  |
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Be in the NO: Interactive naNOtube by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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Be in the NO... naNO that is... See, touch, and learn about nanotechnology and its applications in the world today. Turn on your imagination and help us identify how you see nanotechnology being used in the world today. |  |
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Autonomous Exploration of the Deep Ocean by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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Come see how we use Unmanned Autonomous Vehicles to explore the depths of our oceans that you and I have never seen before now. |  |
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Uno Cycle: The Transforming Electric Motorcycle (In partnership with BPG Motor) by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) TBD |
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The Uno is a self-balancing and transforming electric motorcycle. The Uno was invented by a 17 year old high school student as a science fair project. Less then a year later the Uno was featured as Popular Science's invention of the year. |  |
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The Copenhagen Wheel: Pedal Power (In partnership with M.I.T. SENSEable City Labs) by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) TBD |
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We have electric cars, but want to see an electric bike? Come check out the Copenhagen Wheel, a smart, responsive and elegant hybrid electric-bike with regeneration and real-time sensing capabilities. See how this bike will take your ride to the next level! |  |
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Onya Bike: Leg Power-Load Carrier (In partnership with Otherlab) by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) TBD |
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Tired of those challenging commutes? Come see the hybrid electric and pedal powered Onya Bikes! Experience how this eco-friendly bike will solve your commuting and urban transport challenges of the future. |  |
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Mondo Spider: Electric Powered Arachnid (In partnership with eatArt) by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) TBD |
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Presenting a 750kg (1650lb), eight-legged walking Spider! The Mondo Spider is the only zero-emissions walking vehicle in operation today. Come see how this large scale work of art promotes clean energy technology and awareness. |  |
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Doppler on Wheels: Tornado Chaser (In partnership with the Center for Severe Weather Research) by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) TBD |
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What's inside tornadoes and hurricanes? Explore a DOW Storm Research Radar, which lets scientists probe hurricanes, tornadoes, wild fires, hailstorms snow storms, and other exciting weather. Test your skills deploying a Tornado Pod. Experience what it is like to be a storm chaser. |  |
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Gaming Technologies ... Leveraging Virtual Worlds for the Warfighter by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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The idea of mouse and keyboard driven computers are giving way to more natural, gesture based, control inputs popularized by devices such as the iPhone and the Wii controller, and by movies such as Minority Report and Iron Man. Leveraging 3D game based technologies, the Lockheed Martin Skunk Work's is challenging the traditional ways we think of interacting and working with our data and computer systems. |  |
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Stalker Unmanned System ... They'll Never Know It's Coming by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1000 |
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Check out our small Stalker Unmanned aerial system (UAS) managed by a compact ground control station and an X-Box controller! Learn about the state-of-the-art Hush Drive propulsion system which makes it possible to recon an area without being dedicated. Observe the Stalker UAS collecting live video footage and relaying that intelligence information directly to the ground control station. |  |
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FIRST Robotics Design Center by Lockheed Martin Section Hall A, Booth Number(s) 100 |
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Want to drive a real robot? Come to our FIRST Robotics Design Center, where students will get a chance to drive real FIRST robots on a competition field. See our Robotics Pit Areas to learn about how these robots are built, maintained, and how you can get involved with robotics! |  |
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VEX Robotics Soccer by Lockheed Martin Section HS, Booth Number(s) 4100 |
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Robots can do many things, but how good are they at playing sports? Pick your VEX Robotics powered soccer "player" and the game is on! Games will be 3 vs. 3, compete against your fellow students and see who can score the most goals! |  |
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Life in Space by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1125 |
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Ever wonder how an astronaut survives and lives in space? Come check out our full size astronaut suit to learn more. |  |
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CSP: Leveraging the Sun to Create Electricity by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) TBD |
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Come check out this is a interactive model from Lockheed Martin's Energy Solutions Center. This model portrays a proton of a typical solar array field. These fields can generate 300 megawatts of power, which is enough electricity to power 65,000 homes! |  |
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Smart Grid Model: Keeping our Energy Safe by Lockheed Martin Section TBD, Booth Number(s) TBD |
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Come check out this interactive model from Lockheed Martin's Energy Solutions Center. This model shows how Lockheed Martin is working to keep our energy safe and more reliable. Do you hate when the power goes out? Or when your power bill is too high? Learn about how we are working to keep our energy safe and more cost effective. |  |
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Unraveling DNA by Life Technologies Foundation Section L Street, Booth Number(s) 694, 696, 698 |
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Come learn how to decode the mysteries of DNA. Learn how DNA sequencing is used in real world applications such as conservation of Cheetahs in Namibia, forensic analysis to help solve crimes and medical developments for tissue typing and pathogen detection (like H1N1). |  |
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Everything You Wanted to Know ABout Satellites But Were Afraid To Ask by Aerospace Corporation Section HS, Booth Number(s) 440 |
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What do your car's navigation system, weather forecasts and our nation's missile defense shield have in common? Come learn how satellites touch every aspect of our lives allowing us to communicate, locate and observe from great distances. |  |
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Rocket Mania by Aerospace Industries Association - Team America Rocketry Challenge Section HS, Booth Number(s) 420, 422, 424, 426, 428, 430, 432, 434, 436, 438 |
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Checkout DIY rockets you can build and launch! Find out about rocket clubs you can join! Play aerospace Jeopardy! Win prizes! And learn why aerospace engineers have more fun! |  |
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STEM Learning Afterschool-Style by Afterschool Alliance Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1408 |
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Come see the potential of afterschool programs as a venue for hands-on, engaging STEM experiences for children and youth! Staff and students from a range of programs will demonstrate the exciting, innovative ways that youth engage in STEM learning in the non-school hours and offer opportunities for participation. We will also celebrate Lights On Afterschool, the national public awareness day for afterschool programs. This annual event is celebrated by over 1 million people across the country. |  |
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Calling All Mystery Solvers! by Agilent Technologies Section L Street, Booth Number(s) 600, 602, 604, 606 |
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Come play the role of a Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) detective and solve a "Who Wrote the Ransom Note" mystery using paper chromatography. Act as a petroleum engineer and investigate many different materials to contain and, clean up a simulated oil spill. And there is more. Learn how engineers use sophisticated instruments to test water, food and analyze DNA. Lord Kelvin was right when he said, "To measure is to know." |  |
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Visions of Exploration- Real Science, Real Issues, Real World by Air Force Association Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1077 |
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Learn about the latest in Science discoveries!. Visions of Exploration is an education partnership between the Air Force Association, USA TODAY Education, and teachers. The program provides educators with classroom resources that motivate students to explore topics in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Together we prepare students for the world beyond the classroom. |  |
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Off We Go Into the Wild Blue Yonder by Air Force Research Laboratory Section Hall C, Booth Number(s) 314, 316 |
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Come learn how we lead, discover, develop and deliver the science that profoundly impacts the future Air Force and expands the horizon of scientific knowledge. We will be demonstrating the ways we explore and research Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs), particularly, the biologically-inspired mechanics of flight. As a participant, you will be able to assemble ornithopters while our scientists and engineers explain the mechanics and real-life applications of this exciting research. |  |
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What Can You Do About Climate Change? by Alliance for Climate Education Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1032 |
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Learn about climate change and how you can take action. We'll break it down for you in a way you've never seen! Join us at the USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo! |  |
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Why Science & Engineering Matter: Innovation, Competitiveness, Jobs and Our Kids Future by Alliance for Science & Technology Research in America Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1442 |
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Learn how you can use our internet tools and volunteer network to make contact with your elected officials at all levels to discuss your enthusiasm for science and engineering. See how your own State ranks in terms of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, and what role Research & Development (R&D) funding plays in your local economy's success by using ASTRA's State STEM Ed Report Cards and the State R&D Ranking Sheets. |  |
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Be a Ham! by Amateur Radio Relay League Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1440 |
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Experience non-stop fun in many areas, such as talking to others locally and around the world, participating in transmitter hunts, and learning about the science and engineering of amateur radio. |  |
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Do You Want to Become An Earth Doctor? by American Academy of Environmental Engineers Section Hall B, Booth Number(s) 252, 254 |
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Environmental engineers help the Earth to stay healthy. You could call them Earth Doctors. Learn what environmental engineers do to maintain the health of the Earth and all living creatures. Who helps clean the water we use? Who helps clean the air we breathe? Come experience interactive demonstrations of rainfall and wastewater management systems. Learn what environmental sustainability means. See examples of Award Winning environmental engineering projects from around the world. |  |
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The Science of Humanity by American Anthropological Association Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1438 |
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What makes us alike and different as individuals? How do bones, teeth and artifacts record our everyday experiences? Come explore the nature and mechanisms of human diversity with biological anthropologists and archaeologists, the scientists who study what it means to be human across time and space. |  |
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Meet the Scientists! by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1014 |
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Learn about cool science and engineering jobs and have your questions answered by top scientists. Leading researchers will offer short presentations and then answer questions on a range of topics, from astronomy and robotics to zoology. Presentations might include, for example, exciting physics and chemistry demonstrations, talks on hip-hop music and math, spiders, bees, dinosaurs, and more. Students, teachers, parents, and everyone with a curious mind will be encouraged to interact directly with the scientists. |  |
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The Science Inside You by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Section L Street, Booth Number(s) 676, 678 |
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Get under your own skin with activities that reveal what makes you tick. Learn about your heart, brain, skeleton, skin and more through fun hands-on activities. The AAAS team will challenge you to test your reflexes, memory, nutrition savvy and other working parts of your body that keep your motor running. See how much you know about you! |  |
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What would it be like to be a Medical Physicist? by American Association of Physicists in Medicine Section Hall B, Booth Number(s) 284 |
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Play with Robots! Imagine you're assisting the planning for radiation treatment for a brain tumor. What would that look like? How does a computer model radiation? Learn what goes into radiation treatment from computerized planning to immobilization. Learn what a medical physicist is in the arena of radiation treatment and the imaging and diagnosis of cancer. |  |
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Science From A[stronaut] to Z[oologist] by American Association of University Women Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1205 |
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Have fun learning about famous women in science and exciting careers through hands-on activities from our branch programs for girls across the country. Parents and educators: Stop by to learn about easy things you can do to encourage girls in science and math. |  |
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Explore the Transforming Power of Chemistry by American Chemical Society Section 9th Street, Booth Number(s) 518, 520, 522 |
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Our bodies, world, and universe are all based on the miraculous science of chemistry! Children, teens and adults are invited to visit with our scientists and join them in hands-on activities that will illustrate how chemistry improves people's lives every day through its transforming power. Learn how green chemistry is making the world cleaner and safer; put on your goggles and make some "flubber"; watch short videos that illustrate the chemistry of everyday life; and have your photo taken with the ACS Mole! |  |
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Earth In Space by American Geophysical Union Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1030 |
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From earthquakes to climate change to the solar wind -- Join us on this great adventure as we explore the mysteries of our planet. |  |
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Explore the Energy of Earth Science! by American Geosciences Institute Section Hall C, Booth Number(s) 360 |
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Make the earth quake! Build a quake-resistant structure! Watch a cool video! Join the American Geological Institute for exciting activities that illuminate connections among the interacting systems of Earth Science: Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, and Biosphere. Our special focus here is the theme of Earth Science Week 2010 - "Exploring Energy!" The American Geological Institute is a participant of the Evolution Thought Trail. |  |
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Healthy Lives, Healthy Economy, Healthy World - Medical and Biological Engineering in Our Lives by American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Section TBD, Booth Number(s) 1211 |
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Visit the AIMBE booth to see some of the biological and medical engineering devices which help to improve the quality of life of you and your family and friends. See, feel, hold medical devices typically not seen, like the pacemaker, the artificial heart, or crops modified to be drought or insect resistant. |  |
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The Right Stuff by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Section 9th Street, Booth Number(s) 540 |
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Ever wonder how something flies? Been fascinated about airplanes and spacecraft? Come visit our booth to meet aerospace engineers and students who will show you how to design and test the world's most perfect airplane, and learn about the world of entrepreneurial space. All of these things are brought to you as an application of STEM practices to aerospace engineering. |  |
