Hofstra University Science and Engineering Festival of Long Island

Hofstra University is hosting the first Science and Engineering Festival of Long Island (SEFLI). Presented by Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science, the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and the coordinator of Astronomy Outreach, SEFLI’s mission is to engage learners of every age with the wonders of science and the joy of scientific discovery. There will be a wide variety of exhibits and hands-on activities coordinated by Long Island educational institutions, museums, companies and industries, professional societies, scientific laboratories, and healthcare organizations.

These include:

Atomic spectra tubes

Augmented reality demonstration that simulates driving a rover on Mars

Black hole demonstration

Celestial observations using different kinds of telescopes

Displays and explanations of innovative medical research

Microscopic viewings of algae and plankton from Long Island ponds

Robotics demonstrations

Rock and fossil identifications