Visitors interacting with a researcher holding a beaker.

Spotlight Science

Learn first-hand about current research at the University of Minnesota

Family visiting table with researchers.

Spotlight Science is a regular program connecting you to current science conducted at the University of Minnesota and in our community. Each month, visitors are invited to get a deeper dive into a new topic with researchers, students, and special guests.

Join us to learn more through hands-on activities, engaging conversations and unique interactive experiences.

Upcoming Spotlight Science

Spotlight Science: Plant Genetics
Saturday, March 16, 2024: 10am–2pm

Join University of Minnesota plant genetics researchers to explore the science behind the crops we eat!
Spotlight Science: Art and Ecology
Saturday, April 20, 2024: 10am–2pm

Check out Dakota skipper butterflies, prairie seeds, and giant inflatable pollinators!
Spotlight Science: Something About Birds
Saturday, May 18, 2024: 10am–2pm

Explore how birds capture our imaginations and shape our understanding of the world around us.
Spotlight Science: Sci Pride
Saturday, June 29, 2024: 10am - 2pm

Wrap up Pride Month by celebrating the scientific contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community at the University of Minnesota.