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 University of Arizona campus to allow festival goers a behind-the-scenes peek at research facilities and museum collections
Arizona Astrobiology Center
The Arizona Astrobiology Center had a very fun, easy to engage with display that allowed people of all age groups to learn in a great form of entertainment!
Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center
A special thanks goes out to all of the participants of out 2025 Science City. We appreciate the Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center for coming out and organizing a fun display to showcase the importance of knowledge on poison and drugs.
UA Public Health
The University of Arizona's Public Health Department had a very fun, easy to engage with display that allowed people of all age groups to learn in a great form of entertainment!
UA Psychology
The Arizona Psychology Department participants showcased a fun display for all guests that allowed people to interact with anatomy models, making it a fun way to learn and engage with science!
The Office of Research & Partnership's Office of Societal Impact partners with TFOB by chairing the Science City Steering Committee, a collaboration that allows us to further our mission through community partnerships and STEM outreach.
We offer a special thanks to all of the organizations that took part in the Tucson Festival of Books 2025 Science City.