
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, and Design
Three-day public event highlighting graduating students’ work throughout ×îÐÂÂé¶¹Ó°ÒôÊÓÆµâ€™s Bill & Leila Cilker School Art and Design and the School of Science and Math.
Location/Buildings: Cilker School of Art and Design, Science and Math, Planetarium, Visual Arts Building, and WVC Performing Arts Building.
Dates: May 14-16, 2026
Complimentary parking will be available in Lots 2, 3, 4, and 7.
Thursday, May 14
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz Under the Stars Tickets are available on . |
6:00-7:00 p.m. | Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium |
| Digital Music Center Grand Opening | 7:00-9:00 p.m. | Learning Resource Commons |
| Cilker Student Film Fest | 8:00-10:00 p.m. | Learning Resource Commons 156 |
Friday, May 15
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Open Studio Figure Drawing Workshop | 3:00-4:30 p.m. | Cilker 115 |
| Vocal Workshop A workshop for the (non)singer with emphasis on breathing, pronunciation, and intonation. |
3:00-4:00 p.m. | Cilker 135 |
| Monoprinting Workshop | 3:00-5:00 p.m. | Cilker 126 |
| Chamber Music Concert | 5:00-6:00 p.m. | Cilker Lounge |
| Screen Printing with Oaxacali Studios | 5:00-8:00 p.m. | Cilker Lounge |
| Art Gallery Opening | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | Visual Art Building VAB 100 |
| Portfolio Reviews | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | Cilker Building |
| Student Art Sale | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | CHE 126 & 124 |
| Content Pick-Up Party 18.3 "Perform" | 6:30-10:00 p.m. | Cilker Building |
| Makerspace Open Hours | 6:30-10:00 p.m. | Cilker 127 |
| Applied Music Concert | 6:45-7:15 p.m. | Cilker Lounge |
| Musical Theater Performance | 7:15-7:45 p.m. | Cilker Lounge |
| Graduating Student Fashion Show | 8:00-9:00 p.m. | Cilker Building (Front Lawn) |
| Live Band Performance by Silk Road | 9:00-10:00 p.m. | Cilker Building (Front Lawn) |
Saturday, May 16
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Caravan | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Cilker Main Stage |
| Dance Caravan | 7:00-9:00 p.m. | Cilker Main Stage |
Thursday, May 14
Experience an unforgettable evening of music and ambiance at Jazz Under the Stars in the Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium. Set beneath the simulated night sky, this unique event combines the smooth sounds of live jazz with a breathtaking backdrop. This special performance promises a perfect blend of art and science in an immersive setting.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz Under the Stars Tickets are available on . |
6:00-7:00 p.m. | Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium |
Saturday, May 16
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Student Showcase Highlight Biology: Blood Typing Physics: UV Color Changing Beads Math: Origami Chemistry: Glow in the dark |
11 a.m.-Noon | Biology: SM 8 Physics: SM 10 Math: SM 9 Chemistry: SM 7 |
| Student Research Posters Highlight Explore the innovative projects from our own rising stars. |
First round: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | MESA Center NWP 4 and 5 |
| The Sky Tonight Highlight Tickets are available on . |
Noon-1:00 p.m. | Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium |
| The Physics of the Force Presentations Light saber sword demonstrations and physics talk. |
Noon-1:30 p.m. | Science and Math Quad Area, Left of Stairs |
| Stanford University Graduate Student Panel Path to Success Hear about the STEM journey of Stanford graduate students. |
12:30-1:30 p.m. | SM 36 |
| Climate Carnival Highlight Games, booths, and sustainability fun for all ages. |
1-2 p.m. | Science and Math Quad Area, Left of SM 7 |
| Student Research Posters Highlight Explore the innovative projects from our own rising stars. |
Second round: 1-2 p.m. | MESA Center NWP 4 and 5 |
| The Future of Tech Highlight Drone flight demos by ×îÐÂÂé¶¹Ó°ÒôÊÓÆµ & robotics with the SJSU Robotics Club. |
1:30-2 p.m. | Outside of NWP 1-3 |
| Nature in Action Highlight "Silent Hunters" – An intimate look at the California Owl Program. |
2-3 p.m. | Science and Math Quad Area, Left of Stairs |
| Big Astronomy Highlight Tickets are available on . |
3-4 p.m. | Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium |
| Science Comedian Brian Malow Presentations Laugh while you learn with the nation's premier science funnyman! |
4-5 p.m. | SM 36 |
| Stanford University Community College Outreach Path to Success Learn about elite internship opportunities |
Throughout the day | Math Resource Center |

