Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, and Design
Three-day public event highlighting graduating students’ work throughout West Valley College’s Bill & Leila Cilker School Art and Design and the School of Science and Math.
Location/Buildings: Cilker School of Art and Design, Science and Math, Planetarium, Visual Arts Building, and WVC Performing Arts Building.
Dates: May 14-16, 2026
Thursday, May 14
Experience an unforgettable evening of music and ambiance at Jazz Under the Stars in the Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium. Set beneath the simulated night sky, this unique event combines the smooth sounds of live jazz with a breathtaking backdrop. This special performance promises a perfect blend of art and science in an immersive setting.
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz Under the Stars |
TBD | Jean and E. Floyd Kvamme Planetarium |
Saturday, May 16
| The Main Stage Events | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Science Comedian Brian Malow Laugh while you learn with the nation's premier science funnyman! |
TBD | TBD |
| The Physics of the Force Light saber sword demonstrations and physics talk |
TBD | TBD |
| The Highlight Events | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nature in Action "Silent Hunters" – An intimate look at the California Owl Program. |
TBD | TBD |
| The Future of Tech Drone flight demos by West Valley College & robotics with the SJSU Robotics Club. |
TBD | TBD |
| Climate Carnival Games, booths, and sustainability fun for all ages. |
TBD | TBD |
| Student Showcase Explore the innovative projects from our own rising stars. |
TBD | TBD |
| The Path to Success Events | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Graduate Student Panel Hear about the STEM journey of Stanford graduate students. |
TBD | TBD |
| Stanford Community College Outreach Learn about elite internship opportunities |
TBD | TBD |