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Science Day

Thinking of choosing a major in the sciences? Come to Science Day!

Science Day is an opportunity for high school juniors and seniors with an interest in the sciences to get a sneak peek at life as a college student with a major in one of the units of the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences. All participating students will get to:

  • Experience a "day in the life" as a science major with up-close laboratory demonstrations and presentations in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and Informatics, Geology and Environmental Science, Mathematics, and Physics;
  • Visit with future College of Sciences classmates, faculty, and staff to get the inside scoop on classes, organizations, research opportunities, and more;
  • Visit with University personnel to learn more about admissions, dual enrollment, financial aid, housing, scholarships, and more;
  • Meet potential employers and personnel from UL Lafayette Career Services to start planning a career.

There is no admission charge for Science Day and this event is open to the public.

Science Day 2024, Sponsored by Halliburton

Friday 18 October 2024

Science Day 2024, Sponsored by Halliburton runs from 7:30 am – 1:00 pm on Friday, 18 October 2024. Activities will be located in the UL Lafayette Student Union and in several academic buildings and laboratories on campus.

Registration

There is no admission charge but registration is required. Registration is open until all spaces are filled.

Registration is by student group only.

We have reached our capacity limits and registration for Science Day 2024 is now closed.

If you were not able to register your group for this year please try to join us next year.

Schedule: 18 October 2024

7:30-8:00 am: Check-in at the Student Union Ballroom to receive group assignment and eat breakfast. (map, Student Union floor plan)

8:00-8:30 am: Welcoming remarks (Student Union Ballroom, D).

8:45 am-12:15pm: Group Tours:
A. School of Computing and Informatics: Oliver Hall (map, A)
B. Department of Chemistry: Montgomery Hall (map, B)
C. Department of Physics: Broussard Hall (map, C)
D. Alumni Q and A : Student Union Ballroom (map, D, Union floor plan)
E. School of Geosciences: Hamilton Hall (map, E)
F. Department of Mathematics: Student Union Forum Room (map, F, Union floor plan)
G. Department of Biology: Billeaud Hall (map, G)

12:15-12:30pm: Check-out at Union Ballroom. Receive school excuse, eat lunch, and catch bus.

Maps

Find the Student Union (pick-up and drop-off location) and event locations on this map.
Find your way around the Student Union on this map.

Parking

All students and other participants arriving in cars are asked to park in the Girard Circle Parking Garage (see map). Payment for time parked will be required using the ParkMobile app or website.

All attendees arriving on school buses are to be dropped off and picked up at the bus stop in front of the Student Union (on McKinkey Street). School buses may then park at the northwest corner of the Cajun Field lot until time for pick-up.

Bus drivers are welcome to take the UL Lafayette bus from Cajun Field to the UL Lafayette campus to attend Science Day events, if they wish. (see map)

Bus driver road closure note: The bridge on E. Lewis St. where it meets Johnston St. (upper left of this map) is under construction and may still be closed during Science Day. Therefore, you may want to use E. Saint Mary Blvd. to reach Johnston St.

Have a Question?

If you have any questions, please email College of Sciences Science Day.