March 15 - 25, 2017

  • Awesome Science of Everyday Life
    We dropped by The Neon Company studio to chat about the science behind their colorful light displays. Good thing we brought along a chemist from Georgia Tech to shed some... er... light on what’s going on at the atomic level to make the signage and art shine.
  • Science Haiku Contest
    We have a contest! Write your best science haiku. Submit poems here.
  • EXPLORATION EXPO
    On the final day of the Festival, join 20,000 curious people for an afternoon of interactive exhibits, mind blowing demos and science-themed performances for all ages. See you at Centennial Olympic Park on March 25, 2017.
  • Event details available February 6
    For now, get involved by registering to volunteer and to visit K-12 classrooms, and get your school involved! Click "Get Involved" on our menu.
  • Twitter Chat on Climate Change
    The next #ATLSciChat is January 26, 2-3pm with Dr. Marshall Shepherd, Director of University of Georgia's Atmospheric Sciences Program and host of The Weather Channel's Weather Geeks program. Participate on Twitter with the hashtag #ATLSciChat and chime in with your own questions!

ASF Blog

The Awesome Science of Everyday Life: The Science Behind Neon Lights with The Neon Company and Georgia Tech

You can’t wander far in Atlanta without seeing the bright, colorful work of The Neon Company. From The Vortex’s iconic skull logo, to the Majestic Diner’s massive outdoor signage, to the hundreds of custom pieces for TV shows and movie sets around the city, the team at The Neon Company specializes in creating neon signs that satisfy the visions of their customers. What most people don’t realize is that each piece created is a result of rare artistic craftsmanship and calculated science.

Introducing Science Chat: Our inaugural #ATLSciChat with the CDC Flu Division

The Atlanta Science Festival is proud to introduce a new series, the #ATLSciChat. In the coming months, we will be hosting live Twitter chats discussing a multitude of STEM related topics. It is our hope to engage the public in this endevaor, making science relevant in our everyday lives though social media. Continue reading about our first Twitter chat with the CDC Flu Division.

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