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Chandler's Science Spectacular! Feb 13, 15 & 16, 2013
 Chandler is dedicating three days to the exploration of invention. The Chandler Science Spectacular showcases the businesses, artists, students and innovators in the community as Chandler participates in the statewide Arizona SciTech Festival.
 These events offer unique opportunities for residents to explore the discoveries and science engineered in their own back yard.
Chandler Science Spectacular Events
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Chandler Tech Crawl - Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 - 5:30 p.m.
Some of the biggest names in science are opening their doors to families during the Chandler Tech Crawl. Intel and Air Products, along with the laboratories at Chandler's Innovations Incubator are hosting an open house. Get the inside scoop on how the future is being created in our own backyard.
- Map - Tech Crawl (PDF)
Open House Locations
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Chandler’s Innovations Incubator
145 S. 79th Street.
Go behind the scenes at Innovations, as the secured facility opens its doors to demonstrate state-of-the-art technology and inventions being created right here in Chandler. Participants include University of Arizona, Cummings Engineering, Serious Integrated and Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
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Air Products
275 S. Price Road.
Air Products is a manufacturer that quite literally pulls their product out of thin air, to produce liquid oxygen, nitrogen and argon. The company has been the foundation for many of the state’s largest high-tech companies, including Intel.
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Intel
5000 W. Chandler Blvd. - Building CH6
Bring your questions and curiosity to Intel’s Demo Center and see demonstrations of the latest projects featuring Intel Inside!
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A Night of Art & Science - Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 - 6 to 10 p.m.
Technology meets the arts as Downtown Chandler transforms its monthly Third Friday Art Walk into a creative look at the science behind the food and drink, beauty, art and invention around us. Participate in discussions, exhibits, hands-on activities, shows and tours of the science behind candle making, glass blowing, oil painting, wood burning, clay molding, and pottery making, kids crafts, and more!
- Map - Downtown Chandler (PDF)
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Chandler's Science Saturday - Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 - 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Science converges in Downtown Chandler with interactive demonstrations and activities by Chandler’s technology companies, along with a showcase presentation of the most inventive student projects. Visit interactive booths and activities in Downtown Chandler along Commonwealth Avenue.
- Lineup of Science Saturday presentations (PDF)
- Map - Science Saturday (PDF)
Looking for More? Check out these Chandler events!
February 15 & 16, 48 West Food, Music & Tech Festival - 48 West is a celebration of interactive technology experiences surrounded by great food and music.
Info: 48-west.com
February 14, 11:30 to 1 p.m. - Chandler Chamber of Commerce: ‘Emerging Technologies, Global Economies, Local Business: A Panel Discussion with the Area’s Top Innovators
Info: chandlerchamber.com
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 Chandler's Science Spectacular
Chandler is dedicating three days to the exploration of invention and demonstrating that science is an integral part of the world around us by hosting the Chandler Science Spectacular.
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 Festival Encourages Students to Pursue STEM
Intel is hoping that lightning strikes twice. The chip manufacturing company, Chandler’s largest employer, has seen success from reaching out to students, and has even hired students who were first exposed to science, engineering at camps and events.
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 Celebrate Science with 3-Day Spectacular
The exploration of invention, businesses, artists, students and innovators in the community are showcased during the Chandler Science Spectacular, help Wed., Feb 13; Fri, Feb 15; and Sat., Feb 15 in various locations, when Chandler participates in the Arizona SciTech Festival.
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 My Turn: Science Spectacular's focus is to engage, excite young, old
Commentary by Councilmember Rick Heumann
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