Frequently Asked Questions

Avenues of Scientific Discovery is open to all regional middle and high school students, though we have an attendance cap of 300 students.

This event is free for students to attend because of our generous sponsors.

Event drop-off and pick-up will take place in the Memorial Union (MU) parking lot. Check-in is located in the A. Glenn Hill Center. Signage will direct learners to AG Hill.

Parents are welcome to attend the event but are not required to. Those who wish to stay on campus during the day are welcome to use the seating areas and guest Wi-Fi available in the Memorial Union.

Pick-up will occur in the same location as drop-off and is marked in green on the provided map.

Students are not required to bring anything to the event. If they’d like to take notes, they are welcome to bring a notebook and pen or pencil. A reusable water bottle is also encouraged. We recommend that students avoid bringing personal items or anything valuable, as storage will not be provided.

Participants should wear closed-toe shoes—tennis shoes are recommended. Socks are encouraged, as students may walk between buildings. For safety, long hair should be tied back during hands-on workshops.

Lunch is provided thanks to our generous sponsors. Event volunteers will escort students to the West Dining Center.

Dietary Restrictions and Allergies:

The Clean Eats station serves food that is free from gluten and the top nine allergies: fish, shellfish, dairy, soy, eggs, nuts, tree nuts, sesame, and wheat. Please let us know if you have any severe allergies that require additional accommodations.

Registration opens in January and remains open through February. Families must pre-register for sessions during registration. Some sessions are only offered once, and all sessions have limited capacity. Once a session is full, it will no longer be available for registration. The link to registration will be available on our website.