College of Science, Engineering & Technology

UTXplore

April 27, 2026

FREE! — Public Welcome

Join us for Southern Utah’s Premier STEM Event!

Bring your family and friends to the largest STEM experience in Southern Utah – UTXplore! With activities for all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Families can play 12 rounds of Miniatronic Golf and indulge in delicious treats from our on-site food trucks. Kids will dive into exciting chemistry experiments and challenge their minds with math-based code-breaking. Adults can test their skills in disaster planning and relive the good old days with retro arcade games. Engage with students and experts at our research and capstone poster sessions. Discover innovations from 40 industry exhibitors representing all facets of STEM.

Don’t miss out on this incredible event! Mark your calendars and join us for a day of discovery, design, and fun!

 

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Activities

10am - 1pm

Open to Middle & High Schools!

  •  Engineering
    • Miniatronic Golf — play 12 holes of mini golf with robotic obstacles designed by Engineering Freshmen
    • Carnival — IoT-enabled carnival games designed by Engineering Sophomores
    • Capstone — industry collaborative projects designed by Engineering Seniors
    • Planetarium — astronomy show in the Mobile Planetarium
  • Biology
    • Animal Anatomy Game — play an identification game with CVA students
    • Natural History Museum — view interesting creatures and specimen
    • Genomics — learn about genetics through student created games
  • Chemistry
    • Charge Up Your Curiosity — penny batteries & electroplating
  • Computing
    • AI Showdown: Rock, Paper, Scissors – challenge a state-of-the-art AI in a high-speed game of rock, paper, scissors
    • 404: Exit Not Found Escape Room – a computer themed escape room
    • Lock Picking – don’t get locked out
    • AI Launch Pad — use AI to turn your idea into an app or website
    • DIY Laser Maze — build, code, and navigate your laser maze challenge
    • Virtual Reality Escape Room — Try to escape in less than 10 minutes
    • Retro Arcade — play the classics like you’re in the 80’s
  • Design
    • Maker Space Activity
    • Design Exhibition
    • Polymer Printing
    • Cyanotype
  • Math
    • Platonic Solids — explore mathematical phenomena using platonic solids
    • Break the Code — use cryptography to break a secret code
    • World of Geometry — explore Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry in the world
    • Poster Session — research projects in mathematics
  • STEMFest Exhibition Hall
    • Interactive Exhibits
    • Industry Showcases
    • STEM Career Exploration
  • Atwood Innovation Plaza Tours

 

For more information, contact Madison.Clark@utahtech.edu

1pm - 4pm

Open to the Public! Free!

  • Tech Discovery – mini industry conference about new tech
    • 1:15pm – 2:00pm — Igus
    • 2:05pm – 2:50pm — Stratasys
  •  Engineering Industry Judging – volunteer to provide feedback to engineering student projects

 

To register, contact David.Christensen@utahtech.edu

4pm - 7pm

Open to the Public! Free!

  •  Engineering
    • Miniatronic Golf — play 12 holes of mini golf with robotic obstacles designed by Engineering Freshmen
    • Carnival — IoT-enabled carnival games designed by Engineering Sophomores
    • Capstone — industry collaborative projects designed by Engineering Seniors
  • Biology
    • Animal Anatomy Game — play an identification game with CVA students
    • Natural History Museum — view interesting creatures and specimen
    • Poster Session — research projects in biology
    • Genomics — learn about genetics through student created games
  • Chemistry
    • Charge Up Your Curiosity — penny batteries, slime, & ghostly chemistry
    • Ask a Chemist — interactive questions with prizes
    • Earth Day — earth sustainability education & activities
    • Poster Session — research projects in chemistry & bio-chemistry
  • Computing
    • Retro Arcade — play the classics like you’re in the 80’s
  • EES
    • GIS Activity — Scan the QR code and interact
    • Mineral Identification — learn to identify minerals like a geologist
    • Disaster Planning — create a disaster contingency plan for Washington County
    • Stream Table — witness erosion in real time
    • Research & Projects — lab poster showcase and project presentations
  • Math
    • Platonic Solids — explore mathematical phenomena using platonic solids
    • Break the Code — use cryptography to break a secret code
    • World of Geometry — explore Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry in the world
    • Poster Session — research projects in mathematics
  • STEMFest Exhibition Hall
    • Interactive Exhibits
    • Industry Showcases
    • STEM Career Exploration

 

5:45pm - 6:15pm (Public)

Open to the Public! Free!

  • Turbo Regatta — jet propulsion meets pedal boats designed by Engineering Juniors
    • Drag Race
    • Time Trials
    • Public Boat Rides — Waiver

6pm - 8pm (Public)

Open to the Public! Free!

  •  Engineering
    • Miniatronic Golf — play 12 holes of mini golf with robotic obstacles designed by Engineering Freshmen
    • Carnival — IoT-enabled carnival games designed by Engineering Sophomores
    • Capstone — industry collaborative projects designed by Engineering Seniors
  • Computing
    • Retro Arcade — play the classics like you’re in the 80’s
    • Capstone — software projects designed by CS & SE Seniors
  • Biology
    • Genomics — learn about genetics through student created games
  • STEMFest Exhibition Hall
    • Interactive Exhibits
    • Industry Showcases
    • STEM Career Exploration

 

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Parking

You may park in campus parking lots.

Please note that parking tickets will only be given for grievous violations such as parking in handicap stall without a permit or taking two parking stalls.

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