2025 Science and Engineering Festival of Long Island
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 12/14/2025
Hofstra University is hosting the first Science and Engineering Festival of Long Island (SEFLI) on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at its David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. 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 Admission and parking are free. Reservations are not required to attend.
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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.
Activities 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
Sponsors include the Cradle of Aviation Museum and the Long Island Children's Museum.
Location:
David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex - Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, USA
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Contact name:
Donald Lubowich, Ph.D.
Email address:
The event has already taken place on this date:
12/14/2025
Time:
10am-5pm
Price:
FREE
Ages
4-5 years 6-8 years 9-12 years Teenagers All Ages Adults & kids togetherWeb Service