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! By Invitation Only.

  •  Engineering
    • Miniatronic Golf — play 12 holes of mini golf with robotic obstacles designed by Engineering Freshmen
    • Carnival — play 14 IoT-enabled carnival games designed by Engineering Sophomores
    • Capstone — industry collaborative projects designed by Engineering Seniors
    • Planetarium — astronomy show in the Mobile Planetarium
    • Personalization Station — get customized swag engraved on-the-spot
  • Biology
    • Lizard Lasso — lasso wild lizards with a biologist
    • Natural History Museum — view interesting creatures and specimen
    • Biomedical Game — play operation on our giant patient
    • Zebra Fish — learn how Zebra Fish are used to study genes
  • Chemistry
    • Molecular Mayhem– hands-on chemistry experiments
    • Trivia Contest – chemistry-themed trivia wheel
  • Computing
    • 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
    • Retro Arcade — play the classics like you’re in the 80’s
  • Design
    • Printmaking — choose your template, ink up, and print
  • Earth & Environmental Science (EES)
    • Stream Table — shape and reshape the landscape using water
    • Capstone — discover projects by EES Seniors
  •  Math
    • AI Rover — navigate autonomously using AI
    • Animations — explore real analysis using animations
    • Combinatorics — engage in counting, arranging, and selection
    • Jumping Maze — large interactive floor puzzle
  • STEMFest Exhibitors
    • Interactive Exhibits
    • Industry Showcases
    • STEM Career Exploration

 

Middle & High Schools can sign up for bus reimbursement by contacting Madison.Clark@utahtech.edu

1pm - 4pm

UTXgames for Utah Tech Students! Free!

  • Fantasy Turbo Regatta (1pm-3pm)
    • Predict the winner of Turbo Regatta and win big!
    • 2026 Teams:
      • B.O.A.T.
      • Leaky Hull
      • Notorious B.U.O.Y.
      • Ship Happens
      • Thrust Issues
    • ** Most correct prediction wins. Must be a Utah Tech student and be present at Turbo Regatta to claim prize.
  • Carnival Clash (1pm-3pm)
    • Step right up and compete to win big!
    • 2026 Carnival Games:
      • Plinkerz
      • Boop the Snoot
      • Mandrake Mania
      • Crank n’ Conquer
      • E1
      • Angry Orchard
      • Meatballers
      • Treasure Hunter
      • Scallywags
      • Reel Deal
      • Pixel Racer
      • Beat Bash
      • Nova Raiders
      • Cowboys n’ Aliens
    • ** Highest cumulative score after playing all games once wins. Must be a Utah Tech student and present at 2:45 pm to claim prize.
  • Midway Mania (1pm-4pm)
    • Engage, play, and rack up tickets to win big!
    • 2026 Ticket Activities:
      • Engineering (closes at 3pm)
        • Miniatronic Golf — three mini golf paths with robotic obstacles design by Engineering Freshmen
          1. Pixel Pop
          2. Time Rift
          3. Great Outdoors
        • Planetarium — astronomy show in the Mobile Planetarium
        • Capstone — industry collaborative projects designed by Engineering Seniors
      • Biology
        • Lizard Lasso — lasso wild lizards with a biologist
        • Natural History Museum — view interesting creatures and specimen
        • Biomedical Game — play operation on our giant patient
        • Zebra Fish — learn how Zebra Fish are used to study genes
      •  Design
        • Printmaking — choose your template, ink up, and print
      • Earth & Environmental Science (EES)
        • Stream Table — shape and reshape the landscape using water
        • Mapping Survey — virtually explore your favorite places in Washington County
        • Shifting Contour — shift the terrain to explore real-time contour plotting
      • Math
        • AI Rover — navigate autonomously using AI
        • Animations — explore real analysis using animations
        • Combinatorics — engage in counting, arranging, and selection
        • Jumping Maze — large interactive floor puzzle
      • STEMFest Exhibitors
        • Interactive Exhibits
        • Industry Showcases
        • STEM Career Exploration
    • ** Enter raffle tickets before 4pm at check-in tent by the fountain.
    • ** Raffle prize drawing happens at 4pm at the fountain. Must be a Utah Tech student and present at 4pm to claim prize.

4pm - 7pm

Open to the Public! Free!

  •  Engineering
    • Miniatronic Golf — play 12 holes of mini golf with robotic obstacles designed by Engineering Freshmen
    • Carnival — play 14 IoT-enabled carnival games designed by Engineering Sophomores
    • Capstone — industry collaborative projects designed by Engineering Seniors
    • Planetarium — astronomy show in the Mobile Planetarium
    • Personalization Station — get customized swag engraved on-the-spot
  • Biology
    • Lizard Lasso — lasso wild lizards with a biologist
    • Natural History Museum — view interesting creatures and specimen
    • Biomedical Game — play operation on our giant patient
    • Crystallize DNA — learn to crystallize DNA with eSmart
  • Computing
    • Retro Arcade — play the classics like you’re in the 80’s
  • Design
    • Printmaking — choose your template, ink up, and print
  • EES
    • Stream Table — shape and reshape the landscape using water
    • Sustainability Market — educational and retail booths highlighting local sustainability
    • Wildfire Mapping — use GIS to explore the impact of the Pine Valley fire
  • Math
    • AI Rover — navigate autonomously using AI
    • Animations — explore real analysis using animations
    • Combinatorics — engage in counting, arranging, and selection
    • Jumping Maze — large interactive floor puzzle
  • STEMFest Exhibitors
    • Interactive Exhibits
    • Industry Showcases
    • STEM Career Exploration

 

7pm - 8pm

Open to the Public! Free!

  • Turbo Regatta — jet propulsion meets pedal boats designed by Engineering Juniors
    • Get your seat in the HPC Pool bleachers
    • Team intros start @ 7pm sharp
    • Drag Race
    • Time Trials
    • Public Boat Rides after the show — Waiver

Directions

Buildings
  • Fountain
  • Gardner
  • SAC Gym
  • SET Floor 1
  • SET Floor 2
  • SET Floor 3
  • SET Floor 4
  • SET Floor 5
  • SNOW Floor 1
  • SNOW Floor 2

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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