CSI: On The Mesa

Students -- and their families -- and the community are invited to explore science in the college's first Math and Science Open House.

Learn about the vital role science plays in solving crimes at

“CSI: On the Mesa”

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sat., Oct. 24

Math+Science Ring (next to the Mesa Promenade)

Free and open to the General Public with pre-registration

R.S.V.P. below before Oct. 16, 2015 for a free meal voucher 

Participate in family-friendly activities including

- forensic analysis of DNA fingerprinting -- a method used to give individuals a unique “fingerprint” based on their DNA

- chemical ink analysis

- mathematical analysis

- mineral identification and fingerprint matching event for children.

There will also be fun demonstrations and activities on other scientific topics, such as a model of a volcanic explosion, using telescopes for sun-gazing, DNA extraction from strawberries, learning about human proportions, and human bone identification and analysis.

The event will be led by Mesa College’s renowned math and science faculty and staff, as well as current Mesa students.

The Mesa College Math and Science Open House is open to the Mesa students, staff, and faculty, along with the entire community. Food and refreshments will be available, along with prizes. RSVP by Friday, October 16 to reserve a meal voucher. To RSVP, email Professor Jennifer Carmichael at [email protected].