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Our Science Expo is located in Memorial Union, not the Childhood Development Lab! Find us right off of Hitt St, across from Ellis! 🧫🥼⚗️

We can't wait for this weekend, which wouldn't be possible without our sponsors! Thank you, Mizzou Geology, University of Missouri - Human Development and Family Science, Amber Till and Eurofins!!

We hope to see you this weekend! Let us know what you're most excited for in the comments 💡🧫🦎

This Thursday, we're feeling thankful for this year's Expo sponsors! Their support powers curiosity, creativity and future scientists. We couldn’t do this without them!

The Columbia Young Scientists Expo will be a sensory-friendly event! 🥽🪲💫

But what does that mean?

The first hour of the Expo, 1-2pm, will be a sensory-friendly hour, with more consideration for the sensory needs of our attendees.

To become an Autism Friendly Business, The Connector and our expo vendors completed training and consultation on sensory awareness, communication strategies, and inclusive customer service with the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment. Vendors and staff were equipped with tools and guidance to help ensure that every visitor feels safe, supported, and respected.

We will provide signage and visual schedules that communicate the layout of the rooms, as well as the sensory elements that might be included in a booth (light, animals, touch, sound or smell). Comfort kits with fidgets will be available upon request.

This Tuesday, we're thankful for Eurofins, our sponsor for the Columbia Young Scientists Expo! 🧪🔬🩺

Less than 3 weeks until we'll be up close and personal with Missouri's best researchers! What station are you most excited for?