Crossroads Astronomy, Science and Technology Expo
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Be part of history at the heart of the eclipse crossroads of America by reserving your vendor area at the Crossroads Astronomy, Science and Technology Expo. The expo will be held the weekend and day of the Eclipse in the Banterra Center. Millions across the US are expected to travel to the path of totality to see the eclipse. The expo will highlight organizations and businesses that specialize in solar, astronomy, science, and new technology. This expo is a unique opportunity to showcase your products and services to thousands of people who will be on the SIU campus the weekend before, and the day of, the eclipse.
CASTE vendors may be closed for a period of time or away from their tables on Monday, April 8 between 12pm – 3pm to provide activities outside or enjoy the eclipse as it’s happening. The Planetarium will also be closed during this time.
Expo Details
Expo Date/Time:
Sunday, April 7, 2024,
9am – 5pm
Monday, April 8, 2024,
9am – 5pm
Location:
Banterra Center
1400 Arena Dr., Carbondale, IL 62901
Cost:
No Tickets Required
CASTE Presentation Stage
April 7 & 8
| Time | Title | Presenter | Affliation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 7 | |||
| 9 a.m. | Building STEAM: Eclipse Research and Education Collaborations at SIUC | Harvey Henson | SIU STEM Education Research Center |
| 9:30 a.m. | Understanding Solar Activity: Sunspots, Flares, and the Solar Cycle | Dr. Cori Brevik | SIU - Physics |
| 10 a.m. | Celestial Imagery in Illinois Native Americamn rock art and solar eclipses | Wagner Mark | SIU- Archeaeology |
| 10:30 a.m. | Adventures of an Air Force Physicist | Jessica Dwyer | SIU - Air Force ROTC |
| 11 a.m. | Astrophotography: From Eclipses to the Depths of Spac | Kevin Morefield | |
| 11:30 a.m. | |||
| 12:00 p.m. | SI Eclipse App | Jeremy Packer | Alum/Packer Labs - SBDC |
| 12:30 p.m. | |||
| 1 p.m. | |||
| 1:30 p.m. | Beyond the Shadow | Michael Sibbernson | |
| 2 p.m. | Beyond the Shadow | Michael Sibbernson | |
| 2:30 p.m. | 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA | Travis Wohlrab | NASA Goddard |
| 3:30 p.m. | Our Solar System and Beyond | Kevin Simkins | NASA Solar System Ambassador / CEO 3DInternet Inc. |
| 3 p.m. | 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA | Travis Wohlrab | NASA Goddard |
| 4 p.m. | The Heights of Darkness: Eclipses and Our Nights from the Stratosphere | Ken Walczak | Adler planetarium |
| Time | Title | Presenter | Affliation |
| Monday, April 8 | |||
| 9 a.m. | The mystery of Venus: the planet of love, beauty, and pleasure | Lefticariu, Liliana | School of Earth Systems and Sustainability-SIUC |
| 9:30 a.m. | The Heights of Darkness: Eclipses and Our Nights from the Stratosphere | Ken Walczak | Adler planetarium |
| 10 a.m. | Public Health and Safety Concerns for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse. | Justin McDaniel | School of Human Sciences-SIUC |
| 10:30 a.m. | Pathways to Discovery: 5 Stages of Finding Your Way | Arsalaan Syed | Astronomical Society of Kansas City |
| 11 a.m. | 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA | Travis Wohlrab | NASA Goddard |
| 11:30 a.m. | Our Solar System and Beyond | Kevin Simkins | NASA Solar System Ambassador / CEO 3DInternet Inc. |
| 12:00 p.m. | Carbon Down Under: A path to carbon negative | Hamilton-Brehm, Scott D | School of Biological Science-SIUC |
Outside Food Vendors:
Vendors will be located in Faner Mall – Friday, April 5 (4pm – 7pm)
- HoneyBeez Snowballs
- Winston’s Bagels by B-Rad
Vendor will be located in front of Shryock Auditorium – Sunday, April 7 (6:30pm – 8pm)
- Bake Me Happy
Vendors will be located on Necker’s Lawn – Monday, April 8 (9am-1pm)
- Bake Me Happy
- Haute Wheels Food Truck
- Tropical Snow
2024 Vendors
Adler Planetarium
Dome Home
Evertree Optics
NASA
PEASE Labs – SIU School of Forestry and Horticulture
Saluki Science Ambassadors
SIU School of Forestry and Horticulture
SIU School of Medicine – Environment & Health Group
SIU School of Physics and Applied Physics
SIU STEM Education Resource Center
Social Cognitive Development Lab – SIU Psychology Department
STEM Ambassadors
StraightUp Solar
The Science Center
WSIU
Vendor Registration
To register by phone with a VISA, Discover, or MasterCard call Conference and Scheduling Services at 618-536-7751.
Please email conferenceservices@siu.edu or call 618-536-7751 for any questions.
SIU Involvement
We welcome campus involvement for CASTE. Simply fill out our campus involvement form to communicate the activity and/or tabling you will be providing as a part of this event.