Science City 2024
The office of Societal Impact is pleased to co-host Science City at the Tucson Festival of Books, a setting of thematic neighborhoods and stages spanning the exciting worlds of science, technology, the natural world and you! Visitors will experience the connection between our daily lives and advances in science and technology, as well as learn about the ground-breaking research being conducted right here at the UA.
Science City "participants" are comprised of local organizations, UA researchers, and national STEM organizations. All participants provide hands-on activities for festival goers to engage with a range of topics.
Open Houses and Tours are hosted directly on the UArizona campus to allow festival goers a behind-the-scenes peek at research facilities and museum collections.
Apply to be a Science City Participant here!
Apply to Host an Open House or Tour here!
Science City applications are open for the 2024 festival!
Follow these links to be a Tent Participant or for the Open House / Tour application. The Science City neighborhoods will include Science of Everyday, Science of Natural World, Science of Tomorrow and Science of You.
Applications will be open until December 6, 2023 at 5 p.m.
The Tucson Festival of Books welcomes entertainers to apply to become part of the 2024 Festival, which will take place on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, on the University of Arizona campus. We are accepting applications from acts of all types. All performances must be suitable for audiences of all ages. Entertainment applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on October 31, 2023.
Applications are open for the 2024 Young Authors and Young Artists Contests! Don't miss your chance to win great prizes and be honored at the 2024 festival!
Original writing and artwork will be considered for students Pre-K through 12th grade. The deadline for entries is December 21, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. and winners will be recognized at the 15th annual Tucson Festival of Books on March 9, 2024.
Special thanks to the author contest sponsor Altrusa International of Tucson and artist contest sponsor Friends of Western Art.
Click here for more information, an application and complete contest details.