MOAS International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- When: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Location: 352 S Nova Road Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Cost: Shows are free for members, $7.00 each for adults, and $5.00 each for children.
Bring the whole family for a full day of activities at MOAS as we celebrate our 7th annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This event will host an inspiring group of women from various disciplines to highlight the amazing achievements, accomplishments, and work that is being done in all areas of science. There will be guest speakers in the Lohman Planetarium, as well as presenters and demonstrations throughout the Museum.
Admission
Free for members or with paid museum admission. Shows are free for members, $7.00 each for adults, and $5.00 each for children.
Schedule:
11:00am-4:00pm: Vendor displays and activities | Root Museum & Children's Museum
11:00AM - Family Show: Beyond the Sun | Lohman Planetarium
11:30AM - Hands-On Class: Project Plankton with Claire Miller, MDC Naturalist and Education Specialist | Children's Museum Classroom
12:00PM - The Sky Tonight Live! | Lohman Planetarium
1:00PM - Special Presentation: "Galaxies of Women" with Kayla Taylor, ERAU PhD Student and IEEE Women in Engineering Chair | Lohman Planetarium
1:30PM - Hands-On Class: Project Plankton with Claire Miller, MDC Naturalist and Education Specialist | Children's Museum Classroom
2:15PM - Special Presentation: "Environmental Science and Engineering" with Mallory Tatum, Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc. | Lohman Planetarium
3:15PM - Special Presentation: "The Stellar Life of Astronomer Caroline Herschel" with Katie Wedderstrand, Lohman Planetarium Educator | Lohman Planetarium
Exhibitors/Vendors
101 Paws and Claws - Live Animal Showcase
ERAU Amateur Astronomy Club
ERAU Astrophysics Research Club
ERAU Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group of Daytona Beach
FIRST Robotics Team 3118 & Roaring Riptide - Robotics Demo and Soldering Station
FIRST Robotics Team - A Byte Irrational
Marine Discovery Center
Museum Hands-on Stations
Museum Energy Station with Caitlyn Montgomery, Education Coordinator at The Brown
The Early Learning Coalition of Volusia and Flager
VCS Science Fair Winners
Zev Cohen & Associates, Inc.
Food Truck:
The Villin Grillin BBQ
- Website: www.moas.org
- Contact Phone: (386) 255-0285
- Category: Family Fun, Informational & Tours
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