Programs & Events

Astronomy Open House
All are invited to learn more about the sky above us in these non-technical presentations, which include astronomical viewing at the Mehalso Observatory, weather permitting.

Yahn Planetarium at Penn State Behrend
For more than fifty years, the Erie Planetarium served as a resource for the Erie community, and it continues today as the Yahn Planetarium, now a part of Penn State Behrend. The planetarium opened to the public on November 6, 2014, on the Behrend campus.

Physics Day
More than 100 students from several area high schools visit Penn State Behrend each year for a day of fun physics experiments and friendly competition. For more information, please call 814-898-6105.

Science Olympiad
The Science Olympiad is one of the premier science competitions in the nation, involving over 7,000 teams in all 50 states. The challenging and motivating events are aligned with PA Science Standards as well as National Science Education Standards. The 2019 NW PA Regional of the Science Olympiad will be held at Penn State Behrend on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

Science Seminars
A number of seminars on various scientific topics, led by our faculty and guest presenters, are held throughout the year.