SDSU Hosts 13th Annual Inner Space/Outer Space Exhibition and Open House

Free Event Takes Place Saturday, Nov. 10

Contact:
Lorena Nava
San Diego State University
(619) 594-3952 office
lnava@mail.sdsu.edu

SAN DIEGO (Wednesday, October 31, 2007) — San Diego State University’s College of Sciences will host the 13th annual Inner Space/Outer Space Exhibition and Open House from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10.

Inner Space/Outer Space attendees can view magnified ants with the Electron Microscope.

The free event, hosted by various science departments at SDSU, will showcase the biology department’s Electron Microscope Facility and the rooftop telescopes of the astronomy department, as well as numerous activities of the chemistry, geology and psychology departments.

"Every year, SDSU opens its doors to those interested in learning more about the world around them — from the cells in the human brain to the stars in distant galaxies. Inner Space/Outer Space has something for everyone, whatever their age," said Steve Barlow, biology professor and assistant director of the Electron Microscope Facility.

The "Inner Space" experience includes a visit to the Electron Microscope Facility in the university's Physical Sciences building to see what's invisible to the naked eye, including images of plants and animal life magnified as much as 50,000 times on modern transmission and scanning electron microscopes.

"Outer Space" fans can visit the rooftop of the Physics-Astronomy building, where several telescopes will be focused on the stars. Additionally, a planetarium show will focus on how San Diegans can identify the patterns of heavenly bodies from their own back yards over the course of a year.

Members of the geology department will have several hands-on exhibits, including "prospecting" for minerals at the "Show Me Geology" exhibit or making waves in the oceanography lab. Chemistry’s forensics exhibit features "CSU meets CSI" and psychology has a 3-D interactive brain to explore.

The event is easily accessible from the SDSU trolley stop. There is also free parking available for the event at PS 1, located on the corner of College Avenue and Alvarado Road. Signs will be posted to direct visitors to the science buildings on the southeast side of campus. For more information and campus directions, visit www.sci.sdsu.edu/emfacility.

San Diego State University is the oldest and largest higher education institution in the San Diego region. Since it was founded in 1897, the university has grown to offer bachelor's degrees in 81 areas, master's degrees in 73 areas and doctorates in 16 areas. SDSU's approximately 35,000 students participate in an academic curriculum distinguished by direct contact with faculty and an increasing international emphasis that prepares them for a global future. For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu.

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