Bridges to Science

04/07/2026

Coffee’s on us, and the future of science is on you! ☕️🧬

We’re looking for local parents to join our Houston Science Festival Focus Group. Help us brainstorm and shape the ultimate festival experience for your kids! Your input is the secret ingredient we’re missing.

📅When: Friday, April 24 | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

💳The Perk: All participants receive a $15 gift card for their time!

Ready to help us make some (literal) magic 🪄 ?

👉🏼Apply by Friday, April 17 at tinyurl.com/AstroFocus2026 to grab a spot!🚀

Houston Science Festival

02/16/2026

SAVE THE DATE! 🗓️

We are proud to announce that our flagship event, the Houston Science Festival - Science Week, is returning Saturday, September 12 - Saturday, September 19, 2026! 🚀

Our mission is to bring the wonders of STEM to every corner of Houston! Mark your calendars to join the celebration and stay tuned for the full schedule! 🧪💻

01/03/2026

188% growth. 📈 That’s the power of community, curiosity, and a shared vision for STEM.

Houston, thank you for showing up and showing out! The 2025 Houston Science Festival–Science Week nearly tripled our impact since the year before, and we’re just getting started. 🛠️🧬

Ready to inspire the next generation of innovators with us? We’re looking for visionary leaders to join the journey for our next chapter. DM us to get involved!

01/02/2026

Thank you for an incredibly impactful 2025! 🌟 We welcomed Amber Jefferson, Professor Philip Yasskin, and Jessica Casper to our 6-member Board, expanding our capacity and expertise to serve Houston. 🚀

🎯 2025 MILESTONES:

📈 Scaled our Houston Science Festival into a full Science Week, growing our audience from 450 in 2024 to 1,300+ participants across 9 signature events!

✨ Championed 28+ additional free STEM programs citywide during Houston Science Festival - Science Week.

🎨 Hosted our Houston Math Circle: Artful Mathpieces summer series, blending creativity with fractals, knots, and more!

💻 Provided Youth Ambassador-led 1-1 Tech Tutor sessions for senior citizens.

⚾️ Explored baseball physics through Astros STEM tours and expertly led workshops.

🧬 Toured CDI @ TMCi to see the future of biotech firsthand.

To our sponsors, partners, and volunteers: thank you for fueling this growth. Let’s make 2026 even bigger!🚀 🌎✨

10/07/2025

✨ A Big Thank You to Our Amazing Community, Event Hosts, and Sponsors! ✨

What an incredible Houston Science Festival - Science Week! 🎉 A huge thank you to our passionate community, our amazing event hosts, and our generous sponsors. Your support made this celebration of science possible and unforgettable! 🌟🔬 Together, we inspired the next generation of STEM leaders. 🚀👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Thank you for being a part of this incredible journey!

Let’s continue inspiring curiosity, fostering learning, and building a brighter future through STEM. 💡📚 Until next year! 🌱

10/03/2025

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing telescope giveaway sponsors for helping us spark curiosity and inspire future astronomers at Astronomy Day! 🔭🌟

Because of your support, a lucky attendee went home with their very own telescope — and a brand new way to explore the universe. 💫

10/02/2025

Huge THANK YOU to Shipley Do-Nuts at 3932 N. Main St. for generously donating 3 dozen delicious donuts to our amazing volunteers during Astronomy Day at the Insperity Observatory!🍩💫

Your support helped keep our team energized as we explored the stars with the Houston community. 🌌🙌

09/30/2025

Explore the colorful world of coral reefs! 🐠💫

Join us for an exciting virtual journey into these vibrant ecosystems, where you'll discover the magic of coral reefs, why they’re so important, and how we can all protect them for future generations. 🌍✨

📅 Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 p.m. CST (2:00 p.m. EST)
📍 Location: Virtual (via Zoom)
💡 Open to all ocean lovers and curious minds!
🔗 Register on: https://tinyurl.com/coral-reefs-2025

Let’s work together to protect these underwater treasures! 🌿🌊

09/29/2025

Deep Sea Creatures: Frightening and Fascinating! 🐙Let's dive into the mysterious depths of the ocean 🌊✨

Join us for a virtual underwater adventure where we’ll explore ocean zones, meet some wild deep-sea creatures, and uncover their incredible survival tricks. 🐠

No experience necessary — just bring your curiosity! 💡

🗓 Date: Thursday, October 2 at 5:00 PM CST
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
💸 Cost: FREE
👦👧 For: Kids & Teens
🚨 Limited seats available! Reserve your spot by October 1!
A parent or guardian must register and sign the waiver.
👉 Register on: tinyurl.com/deep-sea-2025

09/29/2025

🚨 Last chance! Don't miss out. Enrollment for our 🤖 AI for the Next Generation closes tonight⏰.

We only have a couple of spots left.

👉🏼Sign up now before the doors close for good! https://tinyurl.com/next-gen-ai

Calling all future innovators! 💻✨
Unlock the secrets of computers with our hands-on workshop, AI for the Next Generation: Binary, Bots, & Beyond!

Dive into the building blocks of AI, learn how computers "think" and explore machine language. No prior experience is needed - just bring your curiosity! This workshop is ideal for children between 8 - 18 years, and we'll have puzzles and activities for parents and younger siblings too.

🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Math to the Point
💳 Cost: $15 per participant
🚗 Parking: Free

Spots are limited! Be part of the future by registering soon. The deadline is Monday, September 29.

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/next-gen-ai

09/24/2025

INSPERITY OBSERVATORY EVENT GIVEAWAY! ✨🔭
Everyone who attends this event on October 4, 2025, will be entered into a free drawing for a Raising Cane’s Gift Basket — filled with fan favorites! 🍗🎁

Event Info:
🗓️ Saturday, October 4, 2025
🕰️ Sunset – 10:00 p.m.
📌 Insperity Observatory, 2505 S. Houston Ave., Humble, TX
Enjoy telescope viewing, laser sky tours, and Astronomy in Art installations—fun for the whole family! 🔭🌠

📌 How it works:
📧 Register by emailing Dr. Aaron Clevenson at [email protected] with the number of people in your family attending
📍 Attend the event at Insperity Observatory (2505 S. Houston Ave., Humble, TX 77396) on 10/4 from sunset–10 PM
🎟️ Ask for your ticket at check-in to be entered into the drawing

No purchase/donation is required to participate.
Open to U.S. residents.
The drawing will take place during the event, and one winner will receive the gift basket!

🧡 This giveaway is made possible thanks to a generous donation from:
Raising Cane’s
1902 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX 77092

⚠️ This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with Facebook/Meta. Entrants release Facebook/Instagram from any liability.